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 24
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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crypto
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phishing
Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.
Australian finance teams confident on ESG rules but face skills gaps
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data governance
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data quality
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esg reporting
Australian finance teams feel largely prepared for new ESG reporting rules, yet face persistent challenges and gaps in skills like stakeholder management and strategy design.
Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.
Businesses overestimate supply chain cyber defence readiness, study finds
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A study reveals businesses overrate their readiness against supply chain cyber threats, with 92% trusting suppliers yet 34% lacking thorough risk checks.
Atlas browser sparks debate on AI's role in search & security
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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martech
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data privacy
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ai
OpenAI's Atlas browser stirs debate on AI's impact in search, raising concerns over transparency, security risks, and the future of information browsing.
Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.
One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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cx
Nearly one in three consumers have replaced at least one app with an AI assistant, citing greater convenience and faster results, a TELUS Digital survey finds.
Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.
Zadara & MSG launch sovereign AI cloud with NVIDIA GPUs in US
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Zadara and Micro Support Group partner to offer sovereign AI cloud solutions with NVIDIA GPUs in the US Northeast, providing VMware alternatives with enhanced data sovereignty.
Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.
RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ai security
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erp
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ai
RecordPoint has acquired Australian AI firm Redactive to enhance its AI data security and governance solutions for regulated industries globally.
Trellix partners with Macquarie to boost Australian public sector cybersecurity
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trellix teams up with Macquarie Government to enhance cybersecurity in Australian public sector agencies, simplifying access to advanced protection technologies.
CFS & University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships in wealth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hcm
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ai
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investment
Colonial First State and University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships to boost wealth management with practical research and innovation.
eToro launches AUD accounts & local features for Australians
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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fintech
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asx
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open banking
eToro launches AUD accounts and local features for Australians, reducing conversion costs and expanding ASX stock access for a tailored trading experience.
Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.
Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.
Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.
Salesforce & AWS deepen AI partnership to boost agentic adoption
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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martech
Salesforce and AWS have expanded their partnership to accelerate AI agent adoption, enhancing workflows, data integration, and customer service globally.