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Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.

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Cyber Scheme unveils new IoT security testing course

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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iot
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
The Cyber Scheme launches comprehensive IoT/ICS security testing training course, targeting beginner-intermediate professionals.
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Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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Orro secures Liquid IT in first overseas expansion

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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uc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Australian digital infrastructure provider Orro makes its first international move by acquiring New Zealand-based Liquid IT.
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Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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aiops
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
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Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike extend cyber tech partnership to Southeast Asia

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor expands its partnership with CrowdStrike to Southeast Asia, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings in the region.
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Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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ai
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clean technologies
Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.
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FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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careers
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wfh
FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.
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STX Next integrates AI into services, appoints Head of AI

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
STX Next intensifies expansion plans by integrating Artificial Intelligence into its services, following the recent appointment of a Head of AI.
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Amplitude expands Digital Analytics Platform to optimise UX

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Digital analytics firm, Amplitude, is set to expand its platform to aid corporate comprehension of user behaviours and enable customised customer experiences.
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Cisco reveals new solutions for improved user experience

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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virtualisation
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cx
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martech
At the Cisco Live EMEA event, tech giant Cisco unveiled a host of new solutions aimed at enhancing customer performance.
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Cisco unveils Identity Intelligence to bolster AI-driven security

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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mfa
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casb
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sase
Cisco introduces Identity Intelligence, marking a significant step towards an integrated, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform.
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Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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cisco
Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.
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Cisco & NVIDIA unite to offer advanced AI infrastructure solutions

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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cisco
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software
Cisco and NVIDIA unite to create efficient, secure AI infrastructure solutions, feeding the enterprise-level demand in the current AI era.
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Outdated tech & board ignorance costing businesses

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Outdated technology and lack of understanding at board level could be causing enterprises to miss out on advantages of modern software.
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BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, next-gen storefront technology

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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apm
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e-commerce
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software development
BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, a next-generation storefront technology set to transform the way brands and retailers operate headless storefronts.
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Sophos named Leader in midsize business security by IDC

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Sophos soars to Leader status in the IDC MarketScape report for modern endpoint security aimed at midsize businesses.
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BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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email security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.
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JPMorgan Chase leads as AI research powerhouse – report

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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hsbc
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bank of canada
Newly data by Evident shows JPMorgan Chase's ongoing rise as a leading force in AI research, with a significant increase in output.
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Fortinet unveils rugged device for secure 5G capabilities

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet has unveiled a robust, compact appliance that intensifies secure networking and 5G connectivity for operational technology environments.
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ColorTokens boosts Xshield with Zero Trust microsegmentation

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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zero trust security
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containers
ColorTokens advances its Xshield platform by offering improved asset protection and innovating Zero Trust microsegmentation.