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
AI drives rapid database change, outpacing governance
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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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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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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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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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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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digital transformation
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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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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.
Zendesk to buy Forethought in agentic AI expansion drive
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digital transformation
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Zendesk moves to buy Forethought, betting on agentic AI agents to resolve most customer issues autonomously across platforms and channels.
Southland's first 'AI factory' data centre gets go-ahead
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
GTIA launches PeerTrust Circles for security-led IT peers
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it services
GTIA has launched PeerTrust Circles, a security-led peer network helping IT service leaders benchmark trust, resilience and maturity.
Open source dependencies leave apps dangerously exposed
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digital transformation
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application security
Secure.com warns most apps hide critical flaws in open source components, as unpatched dependencies and licence risks leave firms exposed.
SeeBiz unveils social B2B marketplace for wholesalers
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SeeBiz launches a social B2B wholesale marketplace, blending product catalogues, ordering tools and feed-based networking for trade users.
Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026
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Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.
Salesforce guest flaws fuel large-scale data harvesting
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Misconfigured Salesforce Experience Cloud guest profiles are being exploited for mass data harvesting, with up to 400 firms possibly affected.
Saviynt appoints Exclusive Networks to boost APJ reach
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Saviynt taps Exclusive Networks to distribute its identity security tools across APJ, targeting surging AI-driven machine identities.
AI plans threaten junior hiring as staff left unready
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Employers plan to cut junior hiring as AI expands, leaving most staff feeling unprepared for rapid shifts in work and skills demand.
Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era
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digital transformation
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Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns
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AI-driven cyberattacks are surging across Asia-Pacific, with IBM warning basic security gaps now let attackers move from scan to impact faster.
Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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edr
Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.