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 3
AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.
B2B buyers rebel against ‘discovery theatre’ sales
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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cx
B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted ‘discovery theatre’ sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk
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malware
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data protection
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dr
CISOs are warned 2026 will bring harsher board scrutiny, AI-fuelled attacks, bigger budgets - and far less tolerance for cyber failure.
Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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email security
Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.
Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.
Crypto sentiment steadies as BAT soars, leverage muted
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crypto
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martech
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data privacy
Crypto sentiment stabilises after a sharp December selloff as options stress eases, BAT doubles, yet leverage and major coins stay subdued.
AI ‘agentic’ tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
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phishing
Autonomous ‘agentic’ AI fraud tools set to intensify cybercrime by 2026, forcing firms to fuse human judgment with smarter machine defences.
AI’s double-edged role in Australia’s burnout paradox
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.
CBA data shows wage growth lifts, jobs market steady
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inflation
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australian bureau of statistics
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employment
CBA data shows wage growth nudging higher while jobs remain steady, reinforcing expectations the RBA will stay cautious on interest rates.
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia’s widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
Check Point unveils AI-focused upgrade to Quantum firewall
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Check Point’s new Quantum R82.10 firewall targets AI threats and hybrid networks with prevention-first, Zero Trust and unified security tools.
Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
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robots
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drones
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digital transformation
AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.
Online marketplaces now dominate UK high-value shopping
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Online marketplaces now dominate UK high-value shopping journeys, as brands risk invisibility without strong, optimised product data.
2026 tipped as the year UK retail investors dominate
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crypto
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fintech
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martech
Retail investors are tipped to rule UK wealth and fintech by 2026 as banks and digital challengers race to capture mass-market demand.
Contrast links ADR with Datadog SIEM to cut alert noise
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firewalls
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ransomware
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siem
Contrast plugs its ADR into Datadog Cloud SIEM, streaming verified runtime attack data to slash alert noise and speed SecOps response.
Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026
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malware
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cloud security
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iot security
AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.
AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm
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ransomware
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.
Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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cx
Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.
Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.