About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 1
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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social engineering
Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.
Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
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ai
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telstra
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digital adoption
Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.
Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
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ai
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employment
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ai adoption
Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows
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gsma
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asia
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esim
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology doubles in 2023, led by North American demand, with adoption rates surging in Asia and Western Europe.
Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
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ai
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lenovo
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financial services
Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.
UK financial leaders embracing AI, new study reveals
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ai
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automation
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finance
New research reveals that 95% of UK financial leaders are embracing or exploring AI integration in operations, despite job loss concerns due to automation.
Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
Today
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
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ai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.
Wakam launches UK subsidiary with FCA & PRA approval
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insurance
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insurtech
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fca
Insurer Wakam launches its UK subsidiary, Wakam UK Limited, signalling a major expansion feat in the heavily regulated market.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
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microsoft
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cloud security
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring
Yesterday
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casb
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cybersecurity
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elections
Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
Baidam Solutions, Google partners for cybersecurity diversity
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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google
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brisbane
Brisbane's Baidam Solutions and Google partner up to boost representation in the cybersecurity sector, fostering diversity and reaching out to underrepresented communities globally.
Alphinity & CSIRO launch Responsible AI framework for investing
Yesterday
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ai
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investment
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csiro
Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.
Progress boosts AI capabilities in latest Sitefinity edition
Yesterday
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ecm
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martech
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cdp
Progress ramps up AI capabilities in the latest edition of Sitefinity, offering tools to refine audience segmentation and increase content relevancy.
Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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workflow automation
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insurance
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Yesterday
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.
Effortless digital experiences key to Singaporean customer loyalty
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A survey reveals seamless digital experiences and passwordless authentication could secure customer loyalty among Singaporeans.
Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Yesterday
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edutech
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cloud services
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encryption
Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership
Yesterday
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summer of tech
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recruitment
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ceda
Manawatū-based businesses to gain from an innovative partnership between CEDA and ManawaTech supporting the 2024 Summer of Tech programme.
Dropbox unveils new features for remote work, enhances Microsoft integration
Last week
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voip
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contact centre
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wfh
Dropbox responds to challenges of remote working with security enhancements, upgrades to Dropbox Replay, and new integrations with Microsoft tools.
Hitachi Vantara debuts iQ products & Virtual Storage Platform
Last week
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storage
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ml
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ai
Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-centric iQ product line and Hybrid cloud storage solution, the Virtual Storage Platform One, in Singapore.
New report reveals stark divide in global AI progression
Last week
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cloud services
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ai
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netapp
NetApp's Cloud Complexity Report reveals differences in AI implementation, underlining the role of robust data infrastructure for AI prosperity.
Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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lenovo
Lenovo's global CIO study shows that while the desire to adopt AI technologies is stronger than ever, businesses face significant challenges.
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Last week
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
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law enforcement
Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.
UK consumers prioritising price over brand loyalty
Last week
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cx
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martech
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vr
A report by ServiceNow finds cost as the primary driver of UK consumer brand loyalty, with 67% being less brand loyal than two years ago.