About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 9
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.
UK accountancy inefficiencies cost sector GBP £5.3 billion
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digital transformation
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process automation
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accounting
Inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms, costing the sector GBP £5.3 billion annually, stem from outdated processes and low-value tasks, says Silverfin report.
Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
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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.
Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
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ai
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social networking
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tinder
Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.
Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.
Boost Mobile spotlights coverage, value in new AUD $300 plan
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uc
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telstra
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broadband
Boost Mobile launches Get On A Network That Cuts It campaign, highlighting its Telstra-backed coverage and value to challenge Australian mobile users.
HowNow unveils Guru AI to personalise workplace learning
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e-learning
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ai
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interactive learning
HowNow has unveiled HowNow Guru, an AI learning agent offering personalised, real-time coaching to help organisations close skills gaps at scale.
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
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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.
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
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cx
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martech
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servicenow
A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.
Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
Majority of Australians integrate AI into daily tasks
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genai
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ai
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millennials
A recent study by Robert Half reveals that 90% of Australian workers are integrating generative AI into their tasks, with 79% of employers actively promoting its use.
Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
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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.
AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
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data privacy
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ai
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
New Zealand named the easiest country to navigate by car
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driving
A survey by DiscoverCars.com reveals New Zealand as the easiest country for drivers to navigate, scoring an impressive 9.08 out of 10.
Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
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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.