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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.

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Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
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Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
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TCS outlines 2025 cybersecurity focus on GenAI & cloud
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data protection
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cloud security
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iot security
Tata Consultancy Services has unveiled its 2025 Cybersecurity Outlook, prioritising GenAI, cloud security, and supply chain resilience to combat cyber threats.
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Trend Vision One granted FedRAMP approval for US market
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One for Government has achieved FedRAMP Authorisation to Operate, enhancing security for US services and ANZ customers.
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Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.
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Forecasts for the cybersecurity landscape in 2025 revealed
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data privacy
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SecurityScorecard has unveiled predictions for 2025, highlighting intensified regulations and AI-driven scams threatening global cybersecurity efforts.
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Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
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cybersecurity
A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.
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Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
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Eric Sydell on the future of scalable AI in businesses
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Eric Sydell, CEO of Vero AI, outlines key strategies for scalable AI integration in businesses, emphasising enhanced workflows and AI literacy for 2025.
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UK, France, and Belgium face AI integration hurdles
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ai
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productivity
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skills gap
A recent survey reveals that IT leaders in the UK, France, and Belgium face significant challenges integrating AI, despite recognising its transformative potential.
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SAP Concur reveals 2025 predictions for T&E management
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
SAP Concur predicts major shifts in travel and expense management by 2025, highlighting investment in AI, compliance tools, and user experience improvements.
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FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
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ai
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digital divide
The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.
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Financial sector's growing focus on cloud resiliency in 2023
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dr
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The Cloud Security Alliance's new report reveals that 78% of financial institutions use single-cloud systems, emphasising resilience amid rising cyber threats.
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Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
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productivity
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job seekers
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mental health
New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.
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UK tech leaders predict rise of Agentic AI by 2025
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UK tech leaders project a surge in 'Agentic AI' adoption and a brighter economic outlook for 2025, amidst ongoing business uncertainties.
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Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce
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ecommerce
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sendle
Two-thirds of small businesses in Australia urge government action to protect local retailers from the impact of international eCommerce platforms.
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Europeans interested in AI cars but reluctant to pay extra
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ai
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data management
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ai adoption
A study shows strong interest in AI cars among Europeans, with 79% keen but only 23% willing to pay extra for the technology.
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Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
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email security
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scams
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
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AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
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healthtech
With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.
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Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
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Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
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UK & US firms face rising data costs despite upgrades
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cloud services
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cto
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data management
A new study reveals that 94% of financial institutions in the UK and US anticipate rising data budgets, raising concerns over cost control amid increasing expenses.