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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 33
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
Thu, 29th May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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supply chain
A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
Thu, 29th May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
Tue, 27th May 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.
Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity over the next decade
Tue, 27th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Singapore could boost its economy by SGD $53 billion by 2080 through AI-driven productivity gains, transforming healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
Growing AI spend challenges firms as ROI confidence lags
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it budget
CloudZero reveals AI spending in software firms is rising sharply, with budgets set to increase 36% in 2025 amid challenges in evaluating ROI and hiring talent.
Emburse launches global partner community for expense management
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Emburse has unveiled a global partner community with 140 organisations to improve expense management for travel and finance professionals worldwide.
NetApp & NVIDIA join forces to streamline AI data management
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NetApp and NVIDIA partner to integrate AI Data Platform into AIPod, enabling secure, scalable AI pipelines and enhanced data management for businesses.
Adjust launches AI-driven Growth Copilot for app marketers
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Adjust launches Growth Copilot, an AI-powered tool that helps app marketers quickly access insights and improve efficiency without complex data skills.
Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.
Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
StarHub partnership to boost digital services in Philippines
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
StarHub and Trends and Technologies have partnered to support digital transformation in the Philippines, combining infrastructure with cybersecurity.
Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates
Tue, 20th May 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.
Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.