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 38
Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.
Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Identity fraud costs businesses USD $7 million yearly worldwide, with Asia Pacific firms facing rising threats from sophisticated attacks, a new study finds.
Identity Digital teams up with Shadowserver to fight cybercrime
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Identity Digital has partnered with the Shadowserver Foundation to enhance domain management security and combat growing cyber threats globally.
Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Research from Cloudera reveals data privacy, legacy systems, and cost hinder global enterprise AI growth despite 96% of IT leaders planning increased adoption.
Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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llms
Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.
GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.
SOC analysts face alert overload, duplicate effort, survey finds
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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socs
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ai
New research reveals 84% of SOC analysts repeatedly investigate the same security incidents monthly, exposing major inefficiencies in alert-based systems.
Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.
Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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genai
Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ethics
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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open source
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data privacy
The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.
Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cyber attacks
International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.
APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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clean technologies
A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.