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.
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Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises
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data protection
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dr
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document management
Rubrik unveils Google Workspace backup service for enterprises, promising faster recovery from cyber incidents with immutable Gmail and Drive protection.
Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Genetec says enterprise physical security needs tighter oversight as hybrid cloud deployments grow, with resilience and compliance now driving buying decisions.
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
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data analytics
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cartech
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power / energy
Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk
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hyperscale
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iot security
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dc
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.
Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
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rpa
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supply chain
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llms
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.
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Secure.com urges Chief Information Security Officers to use AI for alert triage and threat detection, but keep human judgement in the loop.
Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Datacom deepens New Zealand data centre push with T4 Auckland site, lifting sovereign capacity to five and backing AI-ready upgrades.
IT teams still rely on MDT as cloud shift accelerates
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dr
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digital transformation
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edr
Survey finds IT teams still depend on Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services, even as Intune adoption surges and cloud management expands.
Marqeta adds AI risk score to tackle payment fraud
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Marqeta has embedded an AI-driven risk score into its Real-Time Decisioning tool, aiming to curb payment fraud and reduce false declines.
Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment
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firewalls
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network security
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pam
Bitdefender offers free 45-day internal security check to spot over-entitled staff access as attackers increasingly abuse trusted tools.
TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
TBH says shared infrastructure hubs could ease power, water and land bottlenecks as AI-fuelled data centre growth strains utilities.
North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
DTEX warns North Korean operatives are using false identities to secure Australian tech jobs, with some applicants aided by AI and deepfakes.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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data protection
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surveillance
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mfa
US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
JFrog & iZeno expand AI security tools in Southeast Asia
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crm
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data protection
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devops
JFrog teams up with iZeno to bring software supply chain and AI governance tools to Southeast Asian enterprises amid rising compliance demands.
Workday expands into Vietnam with partner-led push
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
Workday deepens Southeast Asia bet with Vietnam launch, backed by five partners and nearly 300 staff across Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Zyxel tops techconsult firewall rankings, wins VPN acclaim
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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.
AI shopping to boost Australia's retail centre leaders
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
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.
APDCA launches sustainable digital infrastructure accord
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
APDCA unveils first APAC-wide sustainability baseline for data centres, backed by 11 firms, as governments weigh rising power and water demand.