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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 53

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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring
Wed, 1st May 2024
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casb
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cybersecurity
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elections
Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
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Baidam Solutions, Google partners for cybersecurity diversity
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cybersecurity
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google
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baidam solutions
Brisbane's Baidam Solutions and Google partner up to boost representation in the cybersecurity sector, fostering diversity and reaching out to underrepresented communities globally.
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Alphinity & CSIRO launch Responsible AI framework for investing
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ai
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investment
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csiro
Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.
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Progress boosts AI capabilities in latest Sitefinity edition
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ecm
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martech
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personalisation
Progress ramps up AI capabilities in the latest edition of Sitefinity, offering tools to refine audience segmentation and increase content relevancy.
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Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Wed, 1st May 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.
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Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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rpa
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llms
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
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Effortless digital experiences key to Singaporean customer loyalty
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A survey reveals seamless digital experiences and passwordless authentication could secure customer loyalty among Singaporeans.
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Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Wed, 1st May 2024
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edutech
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encryption
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phishing
Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
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Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership
Wed, 1st May 2024
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recruitment
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ceda
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partnerships
Manawatū-based businesses to gain from an innovative partnership between CEDA and ManawaTech supporting the 2024 Summer of Tech programme.
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Dropbox unveils new features for remote work, enhances Microsoft integration
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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uc
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encryption
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hybrid & remote work
Dropbox responds to challenges of remote working with security enhancements, upgrades to Dropbox Replay, and new integrations with Microsoft tools.
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Hitachi Vantara debuts iQ products & Virtual Storage Platform
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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storage
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genai
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ai
Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-centric iQ product line and Hybrid cloud storage solution, the Virtual Storage Platform One, in Singapore.
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New report reveals stark divide in global AI progression
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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netapp
NetApp's Cloud Complexity Report reveals differences in AI implementation, underlining the role of robust data infrastructure for AI prosperity.
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Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Lenovo's global CIO study shows that while the desire to adopt AI technologies is stronger than ever, businesses face significant challenges.
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Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.
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UK consumers prioritising price over brand loyalty
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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cleantech
A report by ServiceNow finds cost as the primary driver of UK consumer brand loyalty, with 67% being less brand loyal than two years ago.
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Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
In an AI-driven security boost, global cybersecurity solution provider Smarttech247 aligns with SentinelOne to deliver top-notch managed detection and response services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.
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Cash Chasm report reveals drawbacks of manual cash management
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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automation
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risk management
PayComplete's Cash Chasm report highlights challenges in cash handling, with 41% of businesses reliant on manual processes and risking losses.
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GumGum integrates Playground xyz into APAC ad suite
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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martech
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adtech
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hoverboard
GumGum integrates Playground xyz's media portfolio to strengthen its APAC business, advancing AI-driven ad solutions.