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
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Yesterday
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dei
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risk & compliance
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ai
Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Yesterday
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.
Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Eighty per cent of Australian and New Zealand logistics firms see tech as vital, with 94% aiming to boost spending despite hurdles in integration and ROI tracking.
Trend Micro recognised as leader in 2025 IDC MarketScape report
Yesterday
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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Trend Micro is named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report for its Cyber Risk Exposure Management platform, praised for integration and automation features.
Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector
Yesterday
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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macquarie bank
Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Yesterday
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
IGEL & Carahsoft partner to expand public sector zero-trust access
Yesterday
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
IGEL partners with Carahsoft to boost North American public sector access to its secure IGEL OS endpoint platform, supporting zero-trust security and modernisation.
Duco partners with Arctic Wolf to boost AI security for clients
Yesterday
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Duco Limited partners with Arctic Wolf to offer Australian clients advanced AI-driven security operations, enhancing threat detection and cyber resilience.
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
2 days ago
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.
Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails
2 days ago
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email security
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
97% of Australians involved in property transactions fail to spot scam signs in emails, risking costly losses despite their confidence in detecting fraud.
Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces
2 days ago
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ai
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millennials
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gen z
Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.
Databricks acquires Tecton to boost real-time AI agent data
2 days ago
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data analytics
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ai
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agentic ai
Databricks has acquired Tecton to enhance real-time data delivery for AI agents, boosting enterprise applications like fraud detection and personalised recommendations.
Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely
2 days ago
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mfa
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data science
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email security
Nearly 80% of Australians have faced scam communications recently, yet 70% lack knowledge on how to respond safely, reveals new Optus research.
Australian firms urged to boost AI readiness amid sector gaps
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Most Australian firms use AI, yet only 32% feel fully prepared; a new tool helps assess readiness and benchmark against peers to boost adoption.
Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing
2 days ago
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hcm
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recruitment
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licensing
Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.
Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn
2 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.
Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency
3 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.
Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach
Last week
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robots
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drones
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edge computing
Edgehax raises INR ₹1.39 crore seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures to boost production and expand its Edge AI hardware globally.
Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity
Last week
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risk & compliance
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gender equality
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pd
Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.
EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%
Last week
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.