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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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Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
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Checkmarx, Wiz enhance partnership for app security
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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application security
Checkmarx and Wiz extend partnership, integrating SAST with Wiz Cloud Security Platform to enhance application security and cloud protection for enterprises.
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Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.
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Singapore launches new Skills Pathway for cybersecurity training
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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csa
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cyber security agency of singapore
Singapore Computer Society launches the Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity, in collaboration with major employers and backed by CSA and AiSP.
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Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
As AI Appreciation Day approaches on July 16, experts stress trust and ethical use in Australia's AI boom, projected to hit USD $6.4 billion by 2026.
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Generative AI to reshape 85% of software workforce by 2025
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Report predicts 85% of the global software workforce will adopt generative AI within two years, citing benefits in efficiency and innovation but flagging concerns over unauthorised use.
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Redactive AI secures $11.5 million in seed funding round
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Redactive AI secures $11.5M in seed funding to revolutionise enterprise AI with a focus on security and permissions, attracting key venture firms.
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South East Asia leads in email security awareness
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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zoho
Zoho's report reveals SEA's lead in email security awareness among developing regions. SMEs lag behind larger enterprises and developed regions.
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AI revolutionises Australia's talent industry, sparking debate
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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labour
AI reshapes Australia’s talent industry: efficiencies rise but voiceover actors struggle as demand drops by 80%. Hunter Talent CEO highlights sector’s dramatic shift.
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Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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encryption
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genai
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ai
Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.
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Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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wearables
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drones
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
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Millennials most likely to quit jobs despite regular manager talks
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
A new report highlights a growing disconnect between UK employees and employers, with Millennials feeling most unsupported.
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Resurgent Transparent Tribe deploys new Android spyware
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spyware
SentinelLabs reveals new findings on Transparent Tribe's resurgence, detailing four new Android spyware apps targeting Indian government and military personnel.
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ACCAN & ACCC unite to call for overhaul of TCP Code
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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acma
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accc
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accan
ACCAN and the ACCC have united to urge a complete overhaul of the TCP Code, citing fundamental shortcomings that leave Australian consumers inadequately protected.
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Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.
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Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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ai
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ai models
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workplace
Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.