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 17
AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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data protection
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genai
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llms
A Swimlane report reveals AI's rapid adoption outpaces organisations' data security measures, with 74% fearing misinformation as a growing threat.
Newgen Software reports 23% rise in Q2 revenues to INR 361 Cr
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ecm
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martech
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cloud services
Newgen Software has announced robust Q2 results for fiscal 2025, with revenues up 23% to INR 361 crore and profits surging 47% to INR 70 crore.
Datacom launches secure Enterprise AI Assistant tool
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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datacom
Datacom has unveiled its Enterprise AI Assistant to help businesses leverage AI while ensuring the security of their organisational data.
AMD unveils 5th Gen EPYC processors and new AI tech
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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lenovo
AMD unveiled its cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing solutions, including the 5th Gen EPYC processors and Instinct MI325X accelerators in San Francisco.
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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nab
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waave
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banked
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave to enhance its Pay by Bank presence, partnering with Chemist Warehouse for seamless transactions.
Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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productivity
A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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application security
Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.
SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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cloud security
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edge computing
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supply chain & logistics
SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.
Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
Poor data foundations hinder AI advancement in business
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
A report reveals that 78% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to inadequate data foundations, highlighting significant barriers to progress.
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ai
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collaboration
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learning
The UK Government's new 'One Big Thing' initiative aims to inspire innovation among 470,000 civil servants from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025.
Uni partners with Snowflake to boost data-driven strategies
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Fintech firm Uni has integrated Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to enhance data management, enabling rapid decision-making and improving customer experiences.
Seoul Semiconductor enhances network with AI platform
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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cx
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martech
Seoul Semiconductor has adopted Juniper Networks' AI-Native Networking Platform to improve its access services and boost employee productivity.
OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.