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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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Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises

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Rubrik unveils Google Workspace backup service for enterprises, promising faster recovery from cyber incidents with immutable Gmail and Drive protection.
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Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows

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Genetec says enterprise physical security needs tighter oversight as hybrid cloud deployments grow, with resilience and compliance now driving buying decisions.
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Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon

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Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk

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NCC Group says DC power regulation now sits in the cyber-physical attack surface, warning that firmware flaws and supply chains could let hackers disrupt critical systems.
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Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift

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Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
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Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

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Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
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Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter

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Secure.com urges Chief Information Security Officers to use AI for alert triage and threat detection, but keep human judgement in the loop.
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Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion

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Datacom deepens New Zealand data centre push with T4 Auckland site, lifting sovereign capacity to five and backing AI-ready upgrades.
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IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates

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Survey finds IT teams still depend on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, even as Intune adoption surges and cloud management expands.
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Marqeta adds AI risk score to tackle payment fraud

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Marqeta has embedded an AI-driven risk score into its Real-Time Decisioning tool, aiming to curb payment fraud and reduce false declines.
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Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment

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Bitdefender offers free 45-day internal security check to spot over-entitled staff access as attackers increasingly abuse trusted tools.
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TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres

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TBH says shared infrastructure hubs could ease power, water and land bottlenecks as AI-fuelled data centre growth strains utilities.
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North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns

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DTEX warns North Korean operatives are using false identities to secure Australian tech jobs, with some applicants aided by AI and deepfakes.
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Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

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US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
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JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia

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JFrog teams up with iZeno to bring software supply chain and AI governance tools to Southeast Asian enterprises amid rising compliance demands.
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Workday expands into Vietnam with partner-led push

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Workday deepens Southeast Asia bet with Vietnam launch, backed by five partners and nearly 300 staff across Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
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Zyxel tops techconsult firewall rankings, wins VPN acclaim

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Zyxel wins top firewall spot in techconsult's latest user survey, while also landing among the leading VPN vendors for ease of use and support.
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AI shopping to boost Australia's retail centre leaders

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AI shopping is set to deepen the divide between Australia's strongest retail centres and routine-focused malls, JLL says, as AUD $14 billion in deals draws investors.
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APDCA launches sustainable digital infrastructure accord

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APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.