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.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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martech
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
Hybrid cloud storage surpasses AI as top enterprise priority
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
Nasuni's latest report underscores a shift in business priorities, revealing 54% of firms now prioritise cloud data management over AI due to security concerns.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, integrating generative AI with the Falcon platform to accelerate cyberattack response.
Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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edutech
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martech
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commerce systems
New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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recruitment
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autism
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dyslexia
New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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anz bank
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dxc
A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.
Businesses turn to immersive phygital experiences for engagement
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Businesses are leveraging immersive phygital experiences, blending physical and digital interactions, to enhance customer engagement.
AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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genai
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ai
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deloitte
Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.
Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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black friday
Parcel theft claims in Australia have more than doubled, due to the surge in online shopping, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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hsbc
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credit suisse
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evident
UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.
UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai security
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hsbc
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.
Coveo report: UK shoppers demand better digital experiences
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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martech
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data privacy
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search
UK shoppers demand superior digital experiences, says Coveo's CX Industry Report. Highlighting desires for AI-powered personalization, better search results, and data transparency.
97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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devops
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apm
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data privacy
A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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ai models
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.