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 23
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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employment
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workplace culture
Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.
DE-CIX predicts AI revolution in finance, healthcare & industry by 2026
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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fintech
DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.
Most Australians to cut festive spending, focus on gifts & food
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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martech
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online shopping
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adtech
Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.
Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.
Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.
OpenText launches AI-driven security tools to boost enterprise compliance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
OpenText unveils AI-driven security tools in Cloud Editions 25.4 to help enterprises enhance compliance and manage risks while adopting AI safely.
AI-driven case strategy technology seen as key advantage for law firms
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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legaltech
A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.
Pure Storage & Cisco launch unified platform for scaling AI
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data fabric
Pure Storage and Cisco launch FlashStack platform to help enterprises scale generative AI from pilot to production by unifying data, compute, and networking.
Trend Micro integrates with NVIDIA for enhanced AI data security
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Trend Micro partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI data security, integrating advanced detection and guardrails for safer, faster AI workload deployment.
Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review's innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.
Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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dr
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private cloud
Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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devops
Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.
Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Zero Networks launches enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools offering security teams greater control and visibility without needing specialist DevOps skills.
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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iam
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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crm
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devops
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digital transformation
Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.