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
AI agents set to transform software development - study
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
SoftServe study finds 72% of executives expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as hiring shifts towards AI engineers.
AI agents emerge as major enterprise security risk
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts warns that AI agents and other non-human identities are exposing dangerous enterprise blind spots as firms race to scale automation.
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.
Identity crisis as machine accounts outnumber humans
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pam
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cloud security
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iot security
Machine accounts and AI agents are now eclipsing human users in many IT estates, prompting warnings that outdated identity controls are no longer enough.
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.
Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.
ACAM launches search course as zero-click AI rises
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martech
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genai
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ai
Australian Centre for AI in Marketing unveils four-week search strategy course as AI summaries drive fewer clicks and reshape brand visibility.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
Yesterday
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data protection
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martech
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physical security
Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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data science
AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Last week
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agricultural technology
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
SLR deepens its digital climate analytics offer with the acquisitions of Planetrics and ClimSystems, targeting asset-level risk modelling.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Last week
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Last week
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.
Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap
Last week
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iam
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Access Group survey finds most Australian accountants are unprepared for looming anti-money laundering rules, with many yet to start compliance work.
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Tanium lands in Everest Group's new Cybersecurity Top 50 as analysts cite its AI-driven endpoint platform, growth and market momentum.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Anthropic enlists Amazon, Apple and Microsoft in Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos Preview for hunting vulnerabilities in critical software.
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
Last week
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malware
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devops
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mfa
Orca Security warns that AI credentials, vulnerable dependencies and lax pipeline controls are leaving production environments exposed across US and Europe.
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
Last week
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
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uc
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data protection
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devops
iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Nearly 18% of business emails fail to reach inboxes
Last week
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saas
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cx
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martech
Sinch Mailgun warns weak inbox placement and limited AI use are eroding email returns, with many firms unable to measure ROI confidently.