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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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Zendesk launches outcome-based pricing model for AI agents
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Zendesk launches an outcome-based pricing model for its AI agents, aligning costs with resolved issues to enhance transparency and ensure tangible returns.
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Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
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network infrastructure
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Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
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Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
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Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.
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TCS and Primark extend partnership for IT transformation
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Tata Consultancy Services extends its partnership with Primark in a five-year deal to transform the fashion retailer’s IT systems.
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Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress
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communication
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children
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family
New research by Life360 reveals over 50% of UK parents find September's back-to-school period highly stressful, with children ignoring calls cited as a key concern.
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Kaspersky enhances SIEM capabilities with major platform update
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Kaspersky's latest SIEM update enhances threat detection with advanced features like multi-cluster search, DNS Analytics, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
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Poll: data quality remains top issue for data engineers
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engineering
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Data quality issues top the list of frustrations for data engineers, according to a Pipeliner survey. New tool aims to streamline pipeline creation and boost productivity.
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Logpoint partners with Advitum to bolster Swedish cybersecurity
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siem
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint and Advitum join forces to improve Swedish cybersecurity, aiming to provide enhanced protection, threat detection, and compliance.
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F5 & Intel join forces to boost AI security & performance
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digital entertainment
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F5 and Intel team up to bolster the security and efficiency of AI applications, integrating Intel’s IPUs and OpenVINO toolkit with F5’s NGINX Plus.
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Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region
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personal computing devices
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hp
Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.
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Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.
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Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise
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Lenovo unveils its Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services, aiming to simplify hybrid cloud design complexities and deliver future-proofed solutions within six weeks.
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FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders
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Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.
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Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
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cequence
A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.
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Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, La Trobe University, and Google Cloud team up to close Australia's tech skills gap by integrating cloud curriculum into CSIT programme.
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Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services
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public sector
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contracts
The Crown Commercial Service designates Aiimi as an official AI provider, facilitating widespread AI solutions to enhance efficiency and data security in the public sector.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns
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physical security
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breach prevention
A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Balancing human talent and AI remains key challenge
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A new CompTIA whitepaper highlights the challenges of integrating AI with human talent, emphasising the need for strategic planning and upskilling.
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Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems
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cybersecurity
New research by Onapsis finds a 69% rise in enterprises communicating with ransomware actors, highlighting a surge in attacks on ERP applications.
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MDR services market set to reach US$9 billion in 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
Canalys projects a 50% surge in managed detection and response services by 2024, with the market expected to hit US$9 billion driven by external demands.