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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.

Stories by Shannon - Page 5

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Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
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social networking
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tinder
Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.
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Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback
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apm
Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.
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Boost Mobile spotlights coverage, value in new AUD $300 plan
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uc
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telstra
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broadband
Boost Mobile launches Get On A Network That Cuts It campaign, highlighting its Telstra-backed coverage and value to challenge Australian mobile users.
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HowNow unveils Guru AI to personalise workplace learning
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e-learning
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ai
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interactive learning
HowNow has unveiled HowNow Guru, an AI learning agent offering personalised, real-time coaching to help organisations close skills gaps at scale.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
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A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.
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Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
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UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
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Majority of Australians integrate AI into daily tasks
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millennials
A recent study by Robert Half reveals that 90% of Australian workers are integrating generative AI into their tasks, with 79% of employers actively promoting its use.
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Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
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cx
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martech
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.
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AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
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data privacy
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ai
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
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New Zealand named the easiest country to navigate by car
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driving
A survey by DiscoverCars.com reveals New Zealand as the easiest country for drivers to navigate, scoring an impressive 9.08 out of 10.
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Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.
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UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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national security
A new report reveals the UK's reliance on gas has become its Achilles' heel, with indigenous production plummeting by 70% since 2000, heightening price risks.
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Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
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US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
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strategy
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airwallex
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politics
Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.
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Cybersecurity concerns rise after US Treasury OCC breach
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A substantial data breach affecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has raised urgent concerns about cybersecurity within U.S. government agencies.
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Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
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semiconductors
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genai
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Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.