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 154
MSP customers looking to consolidate security tools
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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opentext
86% of MSPs and MSSPs customers are outsourcing their security needs to consolidate tools, according to OpenText Cybersecurity.
Increasing convergence of risk and compliance priorities
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
NAVEX's 2023 State of Risk & Compliance Report reveals declining commitment to compliance among management teams and increased program maturity.
FinOps adoption massive yet impact remains elusive
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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finops
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cloud services
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cloudbolt
98% of companies have a formal FinOps team or are considering adding one, but only 1 in 500 have achieved value from FinOps so far.
Demand for robotic process automation technology soaring
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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rpa
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healthtech
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bots
The demand for RPA technology has increased significantly in recent years and is anticipated to do so for some time to come.
Zendesk acquires Tymeshift, strengthens AI-powered workforce management
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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zendesk
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workforce technology
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m&a
The acquisition furthers the company's commitment to offer innovative omnichannel and AI capabilities powering exceptional customer experiences.
Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.
SAS expands Snowflake partnership to drive productivity, innovation
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
SAS can now provision SAS Viya AI and decisioning capabilities securely in the Snowflake Data Cloud with Snowpark Container Services.
Japanese companies exposed to increased ransomware risk
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Rapid7's new Japan Cyber Threat Landscape Report reveals an increase in sensitive data loss and ransomware attacks targeting Japanese businesses.
ANZ needs to catch up in sustainable IT practices
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Many businesses in the ANZ region are falling behind in sustainable IT practices compared to the ASEAN region, according to a report by Paessler AG.
CIOs look to increase IT headcount in 2023 – Gartner
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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software development
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jobs
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employment
Nearly 80% of large enterprise CIOs in 2023 plan to increase IT headcount, while only 14% expect a decrease, according to a new report by Gartner.
3/4 at risk of being hacked due to poor password practice
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Keeper Password Management Report indicates poor password practices could largely be due to feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity.
Memory-based attacks surge, hackers evade cloud security defences
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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supply chain
There has been a 1,400% surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences, a new report has found.
Mobile development needs to step up against data breaches
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
More than a quarter of Australian consumers fear their mobile apps will be breached and need developers to invest more in delivering robust cyber protection.
Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
Shoppers more likely to purchase a product with influencer support
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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social media
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smb
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analyst report
Influencers are a key ingredient for Australian SMEs' marketing strategies, according to research by B2B software search website Capterra.
67% of ASX 200 companies at risk of email fraud – report
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Two-thirds of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners, and employees to higher risks of email fraud.
Freshworks unveils new generative AI enhancements
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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ai
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agentic ai
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copilots
Freshworks has unveiled Freddy Self Service, Freddy Copilot and Freddy Insights to make artificial intelligence more accessible to every workplace.
China-affiliated APT groups behind most nation-state threat activity
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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ai security
Cybersecurity firm Trellix has released its June 2023 CyberThreat Report, revealing the latest trends in cyber threats and espionage activities.
Cyber crime costing the world $8 trillion every year
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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personal data
In the context of our technologically advanced society, the protection of personal data has emerged as a critical concern.
Digital-first economy introduces unforeseen risks for CISOs
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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api
CISOs struggle to cost justify security investments despite known security gaps, face increasing personal risks, and worry about the rapid adoption of AI.