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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 28

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Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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Australia's cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.
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Australia unveils 2035 climate goal, urges practical action

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australia unveils its 2035 climate goal, urging practical action to decarbonise energy and freight sectors while ensuring economic resilience and grid stability.
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Australian tech leaders urge measurable action on climate impact

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australian tech leaders call for urgent, measurable climate action, urging firms to use AI and data to cut IT energy use and boost sustainability impact.
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AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.
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Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.
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AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.
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Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.
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Australian business leaders urged to close supply chain & cyber gaps

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A report warns Australian firms must close supply chain and cyber security gaps as 80% foresee geopolitical risks impacting operations in the next year.
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Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate AUD $50 billion boost

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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New South Wales launches the Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track projects and boost AUD $50 billion in private investment annually, says Property Council.
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Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
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Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.
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Tech Mahindra named emerging leader in generative AI by Gartner

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Tech Mahindra has been named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI consulting and implementation services.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Contentstack launches Agent OS for adaptive brand experiences

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Contentstack launches Agent OS, an AI-driven platform enabling brands to deliver real-time, personalised digital experiences tailored to individual customer context.
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AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
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Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
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NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
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Australian marketers embrace AI but face data & trust hurdles

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Australian marketers embrace AI and synthetic data for insights but battle data overload, trust issues, and measuring ROI amid rising tech investments.
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Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.