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 29
Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial’s final report
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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biometrics
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cloud services
Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial’s final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.
UBE Marketing launches to support B2B clients in Microsoft sector
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Alvin Paronda has launched UBE Marketing to support B2B clients and Microsoft partners with tailored marketing strategies and expert guidance.
AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.
Komo launches Engagement OS with AI co-pilot & new loyalty tools
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Komo launches its Engagement OS with AI co-pilot Kai, offering brands new loyalty tools and interactive campaigns to boost customer engagement and rewards.
Cloudsmith launches ML model registry to boost security & control
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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open source
Cloudsmith launches an ML model registry to enhance enterprise security and governance by managing AI model risks and compliance within development workflows.
Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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physical security
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email security
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ai
The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.
UK firms face unlimited fines as new corporate fraud law begins
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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fraud prevention
New UK corporate fraud law imposes unlimited fines on firms failing to prevent fraud, urging urgent action from businesses to avoid severe penalties.
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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martech
State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.
Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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gender diversity
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workplace culture
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pd
As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.
Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut government offices and took websites and phone lines offline, disrupting key public services and staff work.
Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for AI-driven threat prevention and unified security management.
Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.
End-user resistance to AI slows automation despite its benefits
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
A UK survey reveals 83% of end-users resist AI automation at work, despite its potential to transform roles and boost productivity by 2030.
Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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leadership
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pd
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automation
Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.
EU leads global digital & ESG rules, raising compliance costs
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
The EU leads global digital and ESG regulation, with four major rules raising compliance costs and operational risks for companies worldwide until 2030.
DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.