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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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UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
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UK law firms face increasing cyber threats, forced to prioritise business continuity over security, finds e2e-assure's latest report.
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LogRhythm boosts security with quarterly update
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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siem
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soc
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risk & compliance
LogRhythm's ninth consecutive quarterly release introduces Machine Data Intelligence Fabric and AI-enhanced tools, optimising data integrity and compliance for security teams.
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Sonatype launches SBOM Manager to enhance software security
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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saas
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partner programmes
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apm
Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.
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Kaspersky's essential tips for staying secure on public Wi-Fi
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky underscores the risks of public Wi-Fi and offers crucial tips, like using a VPN and verifying network authenticity, to keep your data secure.
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CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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social media
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whatsapp
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threat intelligence
CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.
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APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
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ANS wins Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year Award 2024
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai agents
ANS has clinched the Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year Award 2024, recognising its performance and strategic impact in driving digital transformation with Microsoft Cloud across the UK.
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Amazon Singapore report highlights double-digit sales growth for 2023
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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amazon
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sales
Amazon Global Selling Singapore's 2024 trend report highlights robust growth in cross-border e-commerce, projecting B2C export revenue to more than double.
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Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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ai security
With the end of the financial year nearing, Australian businesses are warned of rising cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, tax scams and ransomware.
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Report It Now launches whistleblowing platform in Australia
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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saas
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transparency
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asic
Report It Now has launched in Australia, offering its EthicsPro SaaS to aid organisations in handling whistleblowing, regulatory concerns, and ethical conduct.
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Singapore faces high OT cyberattack frequency, report warns
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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iot security
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breach prevention
A Palo Alto Networks report reveals that 73.3% of Singaporean OT environments faced cyberattacks last year, sparking urgent calls for enhanced defences.
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Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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hcm
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recruitment
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payroll systems
Research reveals 25% of Australian office job seekers declined offers due to poor application processes, highlighting major recruitment inefficiencies.
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Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
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UK finance leaders prioritise tech, AI to drive productivity
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
The 2024 Yooz survey reveals that finance leaders globally are prioritising technology use, cash flow optimisation, and reducing overheads.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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government
Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
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Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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millennials
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gen z
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budget
Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.
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APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.
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Vultr report reveals AI maturity drives business performance
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A new report by Vultr reveals 72% of enterprises are advancing in AI adoption, correlating AI maturity with enhanced business performance across sectors.
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Report reveals digital transformation trends in procurement
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cleantech
A new State of Source-to-Pay Digitization report reveals procurement leaders prioritising data and AI for future innovations.