About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 12
Synsira unveils Kind, a private desktop AI search tool
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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martech
Synsira launches Kind, an AI desktop app that privately searches users' own files for grounded answers instead of trawling the open web.
Cybersecurity teams brace for surge in global CVEs in 2026
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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siem
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cloud security
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socs
Cyber group FIRST warns CVE disclosures could smash records in 2026, topping 50,000 and potentially surging towards six figures.
Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Portnox extends zero trust network access to RDP, SSH, VNC and Telnet, promising passwordless admin access and fewer VPN dependencies.
Hackers ditch noisy ransomware for stealthy data theft
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Hackers are abandoning noisy ransomware to quietly steal data, as a report finds 80% of top attack techniques now focus on evasion.
Object First triples growth on ransomware-proof backups
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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firewalls
Object First posts 183% bookings surge as demand soars for immutable on-premises backup storage to combat escalating ransomware threats.
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
monday.com grows on AI demand as large clients surge
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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saas
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devops
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rpa
monday.com rides AI demand and larger clients to 2025 revenue of USD $1.23 billion, up 27%, with a 14% non-GAAP operating margin.
Late payments make up over a third of global pay cycles
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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fintech
Late payments now make up 37% of global pay cycles, with firms waiting 51 days on average to be paid, Sidetrade data reveals.
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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hcm
Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.
Survey finds enterprises race to agentic AI, lag on scale
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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rpa
Enterprises rush to adopt agentic AI via external platforms, but few have standardised, organisation-wide deployments in place yet.
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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hcm
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ai
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smb
Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.
CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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hcm
CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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robots
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digital transformation
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physical security
Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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robots
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digital transformation
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physical security
Australia's IT and telecoms sector tops national rankings for digital workplace safety, with high trust, low under-reporting and strong AI interest.
Hexnode embeds upgraded Genie AI to run UEM actions
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
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socs
Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.
Record rise in digital squatting fuels phishing wave
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Record digital squatting surge sees 6,200 disputes in 2025, as lookalike domains drive costly phishing, malware and payment fraud.
Governance gaps stall Microsoft automation at scale
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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pam
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cartech
Governance gaps and tool sprawl are stalling Microsoft automation at scale, with most large IT teams lacking control, visibility and integration.