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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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AI tools widely adopted by Southeast Asia & India developers

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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software development
A report reveals 95% of Southeast Asia and India developers use AI weekly, boosting productivity yet showing cautious trust and uneven training access.
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Affiliate marketing drives revenue growth for Singapore brands

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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marketing
Affiliate marketing is now key for Singapore brands, with 75% increasing spend and 61% attributing over 21% of revenue to this channel in 2024.
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AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.
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Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.
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OpenText launches AI-driven security tools to boost enterprise compliance

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
OpenText unveils AI-driven security tools in Cloud Editions 25.4 to help enterprises enhance compliance and manage risks while adopting AI safely.
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AI-driven case strategy technology seen as key advantage for law firms

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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legaltech
A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.
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Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.
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Pure Storage & Cisco launch unified platform for scaling AI

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data fabric
Pure Storage and Cisco launch FlashStack platform to help enterprises scale generative AI from pilot to production by unifying data, compute, and networking.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.
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Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Zero Networks launches enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools offering security teams greater control and visibility without needing specialist DevOps skills.
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Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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iam
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
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Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
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Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
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Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.
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Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.
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Businesses overestimate supply chain cyber defence readiness, study finds

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A study reveals businesses overrate their readiness against supply chain cyber threats, with 92% trusting suppliers yet 34% lacking thorough risk checks.
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Atlas browser sparks debate on AI's role in search & security

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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OpenAI's Atlas browser stirs debate on AI's impact in search, raising concerns over transparency, security risks, and the future of information browsing.
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AI tools reshape how Singapore retail investors approach markets

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Nearly one in three Singapore retail investors use AI tools for investing, far surpassing the global rate of 19%, with many valuing time-saving and tech potential.