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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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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Contentstack launches Agent OS for adaptive brand experiences

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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Contentstack launches Agent OS, an AI-driven platform enabling brands to deliver real-time, personalised digital experiences tailored to individual customer context.
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AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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supply chain
AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
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Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
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NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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cx
NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
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Australian marketers embrace AI but face data & trust hurdles

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Australian marketers embrace AI and synthetic data for insights but battle data overload, trust issues, and measuring ROI amid rising tech investments.
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Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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instagram
The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
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Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
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CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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marketing
CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
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Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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data management
The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
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Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
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Email remains top vulnerability for sensitive data, report finds

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Email remains the greatest risk for sensitive data breaches, with 90% of business communications exposed, warns Kiteworks' 2025 security report.
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StarHub partners Vectra AI to deliver advanced AI cybersecurity

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
StarHub teams up with Vectra AI to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity, enhancing protection for Singapore enterprises amid rising cyber threats.
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Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.
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Singapore partners in global exchange to combat online scams

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
GovTech Singapore joins Global Signal Exchange, partnering with over 30 members to share real-time data and combat online scams worldwide.
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Singapore firms lead in AI security but face shadow AI threat

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai security
Singaporean firms lead globally in AI security readiness but face the highest incidence of risky unsanctioned shadow AI use, raising significant governance concerns.
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
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Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.