About Shannon
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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Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness
2 days ago
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.
US financial firms face rising USD $232,000 costs for mobile compliance
3 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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business communications
US financial firms face rising costs averaging USD $232,000 annually due to mobile compliance challenges and false positive inefficiencies, study finds.
Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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smb
Upcover partners with Coalition to launch a digital cyber insurance platform, swiftly protecting Australian SMBs and startups with tailored coverage online.
Eightcap unveils AI SOC to cut cyber costs for small firms by 80%
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai
Eightcap's new AI-powered Eightswarm SOC cuts cyber threat detection time to under 50 seconds, slashing security costs for SMEs by up to 80%.
AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report
3 days ago
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
3 days ago
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
Claroty & Google boost cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure by integrating threat detection and response.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
3 days ago
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firewalls
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devops
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.
NetDocuments unveils AI-powered DMS features for legal teams
3 days ago
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NetDocuments launches AI-powered features in its cloud DMS for legal teams, enhancing document editing, metadata profiling, and workflow automation within Microsoft Word.
DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cartech
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ai
DXC has launched a new SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to help firms meet the 2027 SAP S/4HANA transition deadline and boost digital growth.
Org & DeepOpinion join forces to drive agentic automation in UK
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Org and DeepOpinion partner to introduce AI-driven agentic automation, boosting speed and agility for UK and Irish enterprises in regulated sectors.
AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.
Halo Solutions unveils HaloTaskManager to boost task efficiency
3 days ago
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rpa
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collaboration
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incident management
Halo Solutions launches HaloTaskManager, a new tool to enhance real-time task coordination and efficiency in safety-critical settings across the UK and beyond.
Concerns grow over UK digital ID checks for company directors
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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money laundering
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digital identity
UK plans to enforce digital ID checks for company directors face criticism over security flaws in the GOV.UK One Login system and risks during a phased 12-month rollout.
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
3 days ago
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
3 days ago
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
ASI Solutions launches cloud storage for New Zealand data needs
3 days ago
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
ASI Solutions launches InfiniStor, a cloud storage platform offering cost-effective, resilient data backup with local hosting to meet New Zealand's data sovereignty needs.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect for machine credentials
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect, a new tool enhancing security and automation for machine credentials in enterprise IT environments.