About Sofiah Nichole
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Stories by Sofiah Nichole - Page 6
Web attacks in EMEA hit two-year high, Akamai warns
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firewalls
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ddos
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digital transformation
Akamai says attack volumes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa climbed 36% year on year as APIs and automated DDoS campaigns fuel a sharp surge.
World Backup Day warnings over ransomware resilience gaps
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cybersecurity experts say many firms are still relying on fragmented backup tools and untested recovery plans as ransomware attacks and cloud complexity surge.
Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Tyler Vander Ploeg named Vice Chair of fibre consortium as industry body steps up education and standards work amid rising network demand.
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
FWD Singapore says adviser-led expansion, digital upgrades and stronger customer experience helped drive profitable FY2025 growth in its 10th year.
NTT Data warns AI demand is outpacing cloud maturity
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
NTT Data warns only 14% of firms have top-tier cloud maturity as AI demand surges, leaving modernisation, security and cost plans under strain.
Cainiao & CP AXTRA expand Thailand retail logistics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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e-commerce
Cainiao and CP AXTRA deepen Thai retail tie-up with forward warehousing push, as store-level automation lifts order capacity fivefold.
Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279
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gaming
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firewalls
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network security
TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
Red Hat & Google Cloud expand OpenShift integration
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
Red Hat and Google Cloud broaden OpenShift tie-up with built-in console access, easier billing and new virtualisation support for mixed workloads.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Portnox wins third SC Award for authentication technology
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Portnox takes third straight SC Award as enterprises shift to cloud-based authentication for employees, devices, machines and AI identities.
Voters back health insurance reforms & AI safeguards
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Battleground-state voters want tougher health insurance rules and strong AI guardrails, with overwhelming support for mental health protections.
Harness ranked No. 24 on Fortune's innovation list
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
Harness says its AI tools tackle the post-code bottleneck as it lands No. 24 on Fortune's 2026 innovation list, alongside rapid growth and new funding.
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
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network infrastructure
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Aquablue opens Morristown headquarters as Chief Executive Officer Chris Marino hails expansion after workforce growth of more than 40%.
Ferveret study says waterless cooling lifts AI efficiency
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Ferveret study with UCLA says waterless cooling boosts AI compute efficiency 15% and cuts training times while using no water.
Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer
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data analytics
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martech
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rpa
Mediaocean taps Innovid veteran Guy Kuperman to drive strategy, partnerships and AI-led integration across its ad tech portfolio.
SATLINE upgrades Vilnius hub with Tier III resilience
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
SATLINE strengthens its Vilnius hub with Tier III-aligned power and cooling redundancy, doubling generators and UPS capacity without customer downtime.
Orgvue study finds AI divide between executives & managers
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devops
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digital transformation
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hcm
Senior managers lag executives on AI plans, with 63% of leaders expecting redundancies within six months, Orgvue research finds.
TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups
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digital signage
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
TPV Technology joins labour rights and responsible minerals groups as it strengthens supply chain due diligence across global operations.
TGS taps Tape Ark for 40 PB seismic cloud migration
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
TGS taps Tape Ark for one of the energy sector's biggest cloud moves, shifting 40 petabytes of seismic data into a hyperscale environment.