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 7
Dropzone unveils AI Threat Hunter for 24/7 SOC hunts
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data analytics
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siem
Dropzone launches AI Threat Hunter to compress 40-hour manual threat hunts into 90 minutes, promising 24/7 autonomous SOC coverage by 2026.
Rubrik revamps MSP programme with PayGo & 24/7 support
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Rubrik launches MSP PayGo, 24/7 ransomware response and a new tiered partner model, eyeing booming demand for data protection services.
Telstra leads NBN brand funnel as trust crowns Aussie
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data analytics
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cx
Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.
Archive360, EVT partner to automate retention compliance
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storage
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erp
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data privacy
Archive360 and EVT launch joint retention solution to help financial firms automate record-keeping, cut risk and improve audit readiness.
Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue
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data protection
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ransomware
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physical security
Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.
Australia launches national clinical digital health body
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risk & compliance
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ai ethics & governance
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healthtech
Australia has created a national clinical digital health committee to oversee safety, virtual care and AI as technology use in care expands.
Australia warned over AI-fuelled surge in cyberwarfare
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australia faces AI-driven cyberwarfare “boiling point” as attacks surge, ransomware payouts soar and security remains dangerously reactive.
Zero Networks unveils real-time Network Map 2.0 tool
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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ransomware
Zero Networks has launched Network Map 2.0, a real-time 'living map' to visualise hybrid networks and tighten microsegmentation security.
8x8 launches Engage globally to extend customer CX
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
8x8 rolls out Engage globally, arming frontline and specialist teams with contact centre-grade tools to unify customer experience.
HackerOne warns of widening AI security & testing gap
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devops
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digital transformation
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cloud security
HackerOne warns AI rollouts are outpacing security, with 89% of organisations lacking full testing and incidents driving up costs.
Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants
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dr
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iot security
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mdm
Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants, disrupting implant production and locking thousands of staff out of global networks.
BrightEdge unveils AI tools to track search visibility
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BrightEdge launches AI tools to show brands how they appear in generative search answers and how AI agents crawl and interpret their sites.
ConnectWise unit maps IT pay trends, automation push
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.
AI drives rapid database change, outpacing governance
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
AI now touches production databases in most firms, but Liquibase warns governance controls lag far behind the velocity of change.
Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks
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malware
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uc
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firewalls
Cloud identity compromise now drives over 80% of cyber incidents, as attackers increasingly abuse trusted accounts and workplace tools.
AI productivity gains erased by document verification
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data protection
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document management
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devops
AI tools leave office workers no faster overall, as time spent double-checking documents cancels out most of the promised productivity gains.
Databricks unveils Genie Code and buys Quotient AI
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Databricks launches Genie Code autonomous data agent and snaps up Quotient AI to boost real-world evaluation of AI agents in production.
Wordly unveils live subtitles app for hybrid events
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saas
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Wordly launches a Subtitles Application to overlay live captions and translations on hybrid event screens, streams and enterprise broadcasts.
AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads
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uc
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digital transformation
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erp
AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.
Zapier data shows AI is now infrastructure for leads
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Zapier's study of 10,000 workflows shows AI is shifting from one-off tools to core lead-management infrastructure for sales teams.