About Shannon
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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 31
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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genai
A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.
Device Authority launches KeyScaler 2025 with AI automation
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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iot security
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edge computing
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iot
Device Authority unveils KeyScaler 2025, enhancing IoT security with AI automation, new UI and secure edge access for safer device management.
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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edr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Splashtop launches an Australian cloud to meet local data sovereignty laws and boost security for government, education, and enterprise clients.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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martech
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marketing
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digital media
Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.