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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 13

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AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
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PagerDuty unveils AI tools to boost incident management
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martech
PagerDuty has launched AI-driven tools to enhance its Operations Cloud, improving incident management and reducing downtime for organisations.
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AI & ML crucial for utilities facing demand challenges
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cartech
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Itron's new report highlights AI and ML as vital tools for utilities facing soaring electricity demand and safety challenges amid the energy transition.
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Vertiv introduces high-power EnergyCore battery cabinets
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv has unveiled its EnergyCore battery cabinets, delivering compact, high power lithium solutions tailored for high-performance computing data centres.
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American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
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Illegal streaming triples cybercrime risk for Australians
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ransomware
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physical security
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copyright
A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.
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CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
CloudSEK has launched a free Deep Fake Detection Technology to tackle digital deception, enhancing cybersecurity awareness and resilience across sectors.
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Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market
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youtube
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facebook
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digital marketing
A new report reveals that influencer marketing is crucial for eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia, significantly impacting consumer behaviour in Singapore.
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AI presents opportunities for SMBs, but demands careful execution
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it training
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digital transformation
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cx
Elise Balsillie of Thryv advises small businesses on integrating AI, highlighting data quality and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction.
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Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms
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saas
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supply chain & logistics
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financial institutions
A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.
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Kiteworks unveils tool to assess & prioritise data breaches
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kiteworks has unveiled its Risk Exposure Index, a new tool for assessing data breaches based on severity and potential impact, alongside a detailed report.
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Australian workers not fully utilising mental health support
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mental health
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unsw
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workplace culture
A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.
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Globant unveils AI tool with Google Cloud for video search
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it training
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Globant has unveiled its innovative AI-powered Advanced Video Search tool, transforming video content management with instant search capabilities.
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SaaS job vacancies soar as CMD Recruitment links talent
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
CMD Recruitment in Swindon reports a 20% rise in SaaS job vacancies, driven by cloud adoption and demand for AI expertise amid digital transformation.
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UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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ai
Hyve Managed Hosting's 2024 report reveals a severe skills shortage in the UK's IT sector, impacting 81% of businesses amid rapid technological advancement.
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Trend Micro study reveals cybersecurity gaps in Australia
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Trend Micro study highlights alarming cybersecurity gaps in Australia, with only 37% of organisations having adequate staffing for 24/7 coverage.
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Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.
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AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey
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data science
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open source
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genai
A survey by Red Hat reveals 88% of UK IT managers prioritise AI adoption in cloud strategies, with 98% deeming cloud investment vital by 2025.
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WesTrac expands training centre with $1m state boost
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edutech
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it training
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westrac
WesTrac is set to enhance its Technology Training Centre in Collie with new facilities, bolstered by a AUD $1 million contribution from the State Government.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.