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 32
ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai security
ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.
MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million old phones
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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telstra
MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones at home through a new campaign highlighting easy recycling options and resource recovery.
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
FCA pension transfer review urges balance between speed & safety
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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government
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fca
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financial services
The FCA's review highlights progress and challenges in UK pension transfers, urging balance between speed, efficiency and consumer protection from scams.
Workday breach highlights rising third-party cyberattack risks
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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crm
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martech
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hcm
Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.
iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation’s digital infrastructure.
Scams Awareness Week highlights progress & new cyber threats
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Scams Awareness Week highlights a 26% drop in reported losses, but rising AI-driven cyber threats demand renewed vigilance from all Australians.
AI-generated code raises security risks as governance lags
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Over half of organisations use AI coding assistants, yet only 18% have formal governance, raising security risks amid rising breaches, says Checkmarx report.
A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK’s net-zero & digital goals
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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edutech
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data science
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ai
UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.
AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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ai strategy
AI technology in New Zealand healthcare cuts lengthy patient wait times, boosting productivity and improving care quality across public and private sectors.
monday.com expands partner programme with AI & service focus
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
monday.com enhances its partner programme with new AI and Service specialisations to boost expertise, revenue streams and customer alignment globally.
UK leaders report confusion as digital transformation grows
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A VML study reveals UK business leaders face growing confusion and reduced confidence as digital transformation complexity stalls progress and staff morale.
Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.
Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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iot
Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.
CelcomDigi unveils in-house AI tools for operational efficiency
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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ai
CelcomDigi unveils AI-powered tools developed in-house to boost operations and serve SMEs via AI-as-a-Service, enhancing efficiency and customer support.
Digital apps top choice for Asia Pacific youth remittances
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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payment technologies
Over 74% of Asia Pacific youth prefer digital apps for remittances, valuing speed and trust over fees, reveals Visa’s report covering 20 countries.
SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.
Disruptive tech delivers mixed results for environmental sustainability
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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iot
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dc
Forrester's report reveals that disruptive tech like AI and IoT aid environmental goals but also pose risks such as higher energy use and electronic waste by 2025.
CommBank partners with OpenAI to boost AI banking innovation
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Commonwealth Bank teams up with OpenAI to enhance AI-driven banking, focusing on fraud prevention and personalised services for Australian customers.
AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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ai
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youtube
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marketing
AI and new search platforms are prompting Australian marketers to shift focus from keywords to brand visibility across diverse digital and social channels.