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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Zen Internet achieves AWS competency to boost UK SMB support
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Zen Internet has earned AWS Small and Medium Business Competency, enhancing tailored cloud support for UK SMBs with expert-certified solutions architects.
UK mid-market firms divided on AI & tech as advice gap grows
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
UK mid-market firms face growing advice gaps and leadership divides on AI adoption, hindering productivity and tech investment decisions amid budget constraints.
Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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ifs
The UK has launched an AI Action Plan for justice, amid diverging global AI regulations focusing on innovation, safety and state control.
EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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data science
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ai security
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risk & compliance
The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.
Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Small business tax refunds surged by 75% in Q1 2024, with average returns reaching AUD $5,000, reveals CommBank data on Australian financial year start.
Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
DNSFilter’s Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Onix has acquired UJET’s professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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software development
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social media
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cyberbullying
Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.
Tracebit finds major vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI tool
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tracebit uncovered a serious flaw in Google’s Gemini CLI tool allowing silent credential theft via unauthorised code execution, prompting a swift patch release.
Healix International launches Melbourne office to boost APAC growth
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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recruitment
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ict sector
Healix International has opened a Melbourne office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence, boosting regional support and recruiting local security and medical experts.
PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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clean technologies
PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.
UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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email security
Research reveals 80% of UK's top retailers face critical cyber risks, risking disruptions and losses like M&S's GBP £300 million hack impact.
AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ai
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generation y
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millennials
AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.
Women’s representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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cybersecurity
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ict sector
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gender diversity
Women’s overall representation in Australia’s IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants’ report.
Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
Red Hat unveils upgrades for partner autonomy & growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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open source
Red Hat launches updates to its global partner programme, enhancing autonomy, growth paths, and customer support with new tools and incentives.
Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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genai
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ai
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social media
A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.
Australian firms weigh offshore savings against local expertise
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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productivity
Australian firms face a tough choice: cut costs by offshoring or keep local expertise to maintain customer trust and support domestic jobs.