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Shannon Williams
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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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Progress unveils new IP indexing for Flowmon platform

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Progress has unveiled enhanced features for its Flowmon platform, enabling rapid cyberthreat detection and network troubleshooting.
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Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Censys reports massive 238% rise in global channel growth

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Censys has reported a remarkable 238% increase in its global channel programme, driven by a booming demand for attack surface management solutions.
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Businesses hindered by inadequate data strategies for AI

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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A new report highlights that 95% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to poor data strategies, with only 22% feeling 'very ready' for implementation.
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Salesforce survey reveals AI adoption hurdles for CIOs

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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A Salesforce survey reveals that while 84% of CIOs view AI as vital as the internet, only 11% have fully implemented it amidst significant hurdles.
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Lenovo unveils hybrid AI solution in partnership with NVIDIA

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Lenovo and NVIDIA have unveiled the Hybrid AI Advantage, a solution designed to enhance data processing and streamline AI deployment for businesses.
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Report reveals tech readiness gap in organisational goals

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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api management
A new report reveals a significant mismatch between technological aspirations and organisational readiness, emphasising urgent action needed across industries.
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AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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A Swimlane report reveals AI's rapid adoption outpaces organisations' data security measures, with 74% fearing misinformation as a growing threat.
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Newgen Software reports 23% rise in Q2 revenues to INR 361 Cr

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Newgen Software has announced robust Q2 results for fiscal 2025, with revenues up 23% to INR 361 crore and profits surging 47% to INR 70 crore.
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Datacom launches secure Enterprise AI Assistant tool

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Datacom has unveiled its Enterprise AI Assistant to help businesses leverage AI while ensuring the security of their organisational data.
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AMD unveils 5th Gen EPYC processors and new AI tech

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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AMD unveiled its cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing solutions, including the 5th Gen EPYC processors and Instinct MI325X accelerators in San Francisco.
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Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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productivity
A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
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Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.
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SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
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Poor data foundations hinder AI advancement in business

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A report reveals that 78% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to inadequate data foundations, highlighting significant barriers to progress.
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OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.