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
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 release enhances virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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open source
Red Hat has launched OpenShift 4.18, enhancing hybrid cloud management with improved virtual machine functionality and generative AI support, focusing on security and efficiency.
Veeam partners with Microsoft to enhance AI data resilience
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virtualisation
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data protection
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cloud security
Veeam has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, integrating AI to boost data resilience for clients, including 77% of Fortune 500 companies.
AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards
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private cloud
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data analytics
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financial systems
AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.
Teleport launches new machine & workload identity solution
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pam
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iam
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open source
Teleport has unveiled its Machine & Workload Identity Solution, aiming to streamline identity management for both human and machine entities in complex infrastructures.
Forcepoint unveils DDR system for enhanced data security
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Forcepoint has launched a new Data Detection and Response system, enhancing data security with AI-driven insights and automated risk management.
Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
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digital twins
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ai
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ai agents
A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.
NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
NTT DATA has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch a managed security service enhancing the safety of private 5G networks in industrial sectors.
Enterprises set to waste USD $44.5bn on cloud by 2025
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finops
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automation
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harness
A recent report reveals organisations are set to waste USD $44.5 billion on cloud infrastructure by 2025 due to poor coordination between FinOps and development teams.
Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.
Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
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biometrics
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smart home
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genai
In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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data management
LRN has announced the global relaunch of its Catalyst Reveal solution in March 2025, featuring enhanced data management tools for compliance professionals.
Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 caused operational downtime and financial loss, amid escalating threats.
AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
WalkMe's new report reveals a stark disconnect between rising AI investment, projected to reach USD $23 million in 2025, and employee readiness, with only 28% feeling adequately trained.
Ransomware tactics evolve, posing challenges for MSPs
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
A new report by ConnectWise reveals evolving ransomware tactics and attacker evasion techniques, increasing challenges for Managed Service Providers.
Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.
Netgear launches Total Solutions to boost Australia market
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NETGEAR has launched Total NETGEAR Solutions in Australia, aiming to strengthen its market presence in the growing AV networking sector.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.
Fortinet announces winners of 2024 Australia Partner Awards
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uc
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Fortinet has honoured its Australia Partner of the Year winners for 2024, recognising their pivotal contributions to cybersecurity and customer engagement.