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 4
Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028
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data protection
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Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
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dr
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
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email security
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casb
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data privacy
McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
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productivity
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japan
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nz
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset
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encryption
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hyperscale
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ai
Amazon Web Services partners with the Australian Epilepsy Project to create the world’s largest connected epilepsy dataset, leveraging AI for enhanced patient care.
The Right to Disconnect: balancing work-life in Australia
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work-life balance
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burnout
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siteminder
Australia's Right to Disconnect bill comes into effect, aiming to protect work-life balance by allowing employees to disengage from work communications outside official hours.
AI adoption surges among New Zealand businesses – report
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data analytics
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ai
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data management
New Zealand businesses are rapidly embracing AI, with 67% now utilising the technology, up from 48% in 2023, according to Datacom’s latest research.
Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics
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cybersecurity
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privacy act
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yougov
A McGrathNicol report reveals 89% of Australian business leaders anticipate worsening risk and security issues in 12 months, driven by heightened cyber and financial pressures.
Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry
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ai
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cybersecurity
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visibility
On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth
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cdp
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martech
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financial results
Snowflake reports Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of USD $868.8 million, a 29% YoY growth. Product revenue rose 30% to USD $829.3 million.
Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks
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cartech
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net zero
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evs
Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
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cybersecurity
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european
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nhs
Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
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martech
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cdp
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
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connectivity
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south korea
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japan
FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Fortinet has signed an MoC with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to bolster the nation's cyber defences, focusing on intelligence sharing and threat detection.
Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad
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edutech
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data analytics
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ai
Google Cloud partners with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.
Five Faces & Privy announce digital health partnership
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digital transformation
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brisbane
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automation
Australia's Five Faces and Indonesia's Privy announce a partnership to enhance healthcare tech, integrating digital solutions across both nations.
Shimizu Corporation enhances data infrastructure with Denodo
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data management
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data infrastructure
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data governance
Denodo’s data management platform boosts Shimizu Corporation’s operational efficiency, slashes project lead times, and saves on vendor costs post-proving phase.
Increased educational focus needed to bridge the skills gap
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edutech
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ai
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manageengine
Technology leaders urge increased educational focus to bridge the skills gap as A-Level results come through in the United Kingdom.
Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue
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saas
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dr
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open source
Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.