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 6
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
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nab
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waave
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banked
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave to enhance its Pay by Bank presence, partnering with Chemist Warehouse for seamless transactions.
Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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productivity
A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
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ransomware
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cloud security
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application security
Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.
SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024
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cloud security
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edge computing
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supply chain & logistics
SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.
Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
Poor data foundations hinder AI advancement in business
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martech
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cdp
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genai
A report reveals that 78% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to inadequate data foundations, highlighting significant barriers to progress.
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation
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ai
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collaboration
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learning
The UK Government's new 'One Big Thing' initiative aims to inspire innovation among 470,000 civil servants from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025.
Uni partners with Snowflake to boost data-driven strategies
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Fintech firm Uni has integrated Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to enhance data management, enabling rapid decision-making and improving customer experiences.
Seoul Semiconductor enhances network with AI platform
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network infrastructure
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cx
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martech
Seoul Semiconductor has adopted Juniper Networks' AI-Native Networking Platform to improve its access services and boost employee productivity.
OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
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ransomware
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
Study reveals top mobile operators for sustainability 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
A new study by Juniper Research identifies KDDI, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon as leaders in sustainable practices among global mobile network operators.
Black Friday shipping charges impact retailer profits
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supply chain & logistics
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automation
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logistics
Independent online electronics retailers face challenges as a report reveals shipping costs could rise 25% during Black Friday, impacting profit margins.
Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024
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ai
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data infrastructure
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data quality
A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.
BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
BlackFog has been honoured with the title of ‘AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year’ at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.
Survey shows low confidence in SaaS data protection strategies
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saas
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data protection
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ransomware
A survey by Gatepoint Research reveals that only 28% of senior decision-makers are highly confident in their SaaS data protection amidst rising regulatory pressures.