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 20
Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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management
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it industry
Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.
Enterprise security to be reshaped by AI, cloud & automation
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Enterprise security faces major changes in 2026 as AI, hybrid cloud, and automation reshape risk management and resilience strategies worldwide.
Rising software vulnerabilities strain security teams & budgets
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Nearly half of UK and APAC organisations report rising software vulnerabilities are straining security teams, causing burnout, delays, and regulatory fines.
Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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apm
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Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers' defences & sales
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.
LeapSpace launches to advance trusted AI-driven scientific research
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI-driven platform offering transparent analysis of 100m+ peer-reviewed articles to boost trusted scientific research.
Cloudflare outage raises alarm over centralised internet risks
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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network security
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breach prevention
A Cloudflare outage highlights risks of centralised internet infrastructure, sparking calls for multi-layered strategies to prevent widespread disruption.
Ping Identity leads Gartner Magic Quadrant for access management
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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iam
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ai
Ping Identity leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Access Management, topping Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for the ninth year running.
Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
Quantum error correction emerges as top hurdle for global sector
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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quantum computing
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software development
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investment
Quantum error correction is now the chief challenge in the global quantum computing sector amid rising investments and acute talent shortages.
Online retailers see Black Friday boost but loyalty lags behind
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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martech
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e-commerce
Online retailers see a Black Friday traffic and sales surge, but only 22.6% of new customers return within a year, highlighting loyalty challenges.
Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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black friday
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Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.
MSI unveils new modular server & AI platforms for data centres
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
MSI has launched modular servers and AI platforms with AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA, targeting scalable, energy-efficient data centre solutions for cloud and AI workloads.
SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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gaming
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cx
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data science
SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.
Australian retailers warned on AI search as duplication soars
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cx
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supply chain
Analysis shows 85% of Australian online retailers' product pages underperform in search, with 49% product description duplication hindering AI-driven discovery.
AI-powered malware email attacks soar by 131% amid new threats
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.
Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.
AI-driven search reshapes digital brand visibility & discovery
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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ai
Conductor's new report reveals AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping digital brand visibility, with AI-driven search now influencing discovery across key sectors.