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
Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget
Yesterday
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ai
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cloud services
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workforce management
Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.
23andMe bankruptcy raises concerns for genetic data safety
Yesterday
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physical security
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data privacy
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identity theft
Consumer genomics company 23andMe's bankruptcy has raised serious concerns over the security of sensitive genetic data for its 15 million customers.
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
Yesterday
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.
UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users
2 days ago
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online safety act
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ofcom
The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.
Trustwave unveils MXDR solution with Devo collaboration
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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cloud security
Trustwave has unveiled its new Managed Extended Detection and Response solution in partnership with Devo Technology, aiming to enhance cybersecurity.
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
3 days ago
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.
2tall partners with Shipster to enhance global expansion
3 days ago
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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automation
Aberdeen-based fashion brand 2tall, endorsed by Peter Crouch, gears up for international growth after investing in shipping technology to enhance fulfilment.
Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts
3 days ago
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dei
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skills gap
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gender diversity
A study by Tech Beyond Gender reveals persistent gender diversity challenges in IT, with many women contemplating leaving the sector due to discrimination.
Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
3 days ago
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edutech
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uc
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healthtech
A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.
Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
3 days ago
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productivity
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flexible work
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talent attraction
A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.
Trend Cybertron platform now open-source for all users
3 days ago
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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ai agents
Trend Micro has unveiled its Trend Cybertron platform as open-source software, harnessing NVIDIA AI to enhance cybersecurity tools and improve threat management.
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
3 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms
3 days ago
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government
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social media
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online safety
As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.
CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device
This month
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
CASwell has launched the CAF-0120, an innovative fan-less desktop networking appliance aimed at elevating cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises.
Finnomena & Google Cloud launch AI investment solution
This month
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data analytics
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ai
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ml
Finnomena has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an AI-driven capital markets solution, enhancing investor communication and streamlining financial updates.
Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
This month
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uc
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productivity
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connectivity
Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
This month
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ai
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public sector
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unit4
Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags
This month
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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telco
A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research
This month
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advertising
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shopping
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ebay
According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.