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 27
Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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ai
Georg Chmiel, Chairman of Chmiel Global Advisory, has highlighted AI and cybersecurity as vital to Malaysia's digital economy, projected to hit 25.5% of GDP by 2025.
New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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malware
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ddos
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digital transformation
A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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workplace culture
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pd
ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.
Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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collaboration
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productivity
A recent Robert Half study reveals 84% of Australian employers are influenced by peers' policies on in-office attendance, with a notable shift towards mandatory office days.
Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.
DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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ddos
A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.
2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cyber espionage
The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.
Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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sage
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iwd
As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
Open-source AI Foundation launched to boost transparency
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
The Open-Source AI Foundation has launched to promote transparency in AI systems for government agencies, coinciding with DeepSeek's commitment to open source its AI models.
Schools rethink IT strategy amidst Microsoft price hike
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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saas
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storage
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edutech
Schools are re-evaluating their IT strategies following a 45% price hike in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, prompting a shift towards alternatives like Synology Office Suite.
Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.
Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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hcm
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genai
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A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.
Opportunities rise for UK firms in Northeast Asia's cyber market
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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it training
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digital transformation
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iot
UK tech firms are seizing opportunities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan's booming cybersecurity markets, projected to reach GBP £6.2 billion by 2027.
Marcura enhances services with AI integration for maritime
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Marcura has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to its services, integrating AI-powered automation to enhance efficiency in the maritime sector.
Twine secures USD $1.5m funding for AI-driven platform
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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Twine has secured USD $1.5 million from Airtree Ventures and investors, aiming to enhance its AI platform that turns customer interactions into actionable business insights.
Christchurch firm Concentrate wins 2024 HubSpot Impact Award
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Christchurch's Concentrate has won HubSpot's 2024 Impact Award for Product Excellence, celebrating its redesign of Chelsea Sugar's website which boosted user engagement.
Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gambling
A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.
App marketing trends: Rising ad budgets & KPI targets
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
A new survey by Liftoff and AppsFlyer reveals a 54% rise in aggressive KPI targets for app marketers, with many adapting to changes in ad strategies and budgets.
Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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employment
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gender equality
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gender gap
Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.