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
Boost Mobile spotlights coverage, value in new AUD $300 plan
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uc
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telstra
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broadband
Boost Mobile launches Get On A Network That Cuts It campaign, highlighting its Telstra-backed coverage and value to challenge Australian mobile users.
Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.
Tinder brings experimental AI dating game to UK iOS users
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ai
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social networking
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tinder
Tinder has launched The Game Game in the UK, an AI-powered chat experience letting users practise dating skills with GPT-4o on iOS devices.
Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
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email security
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
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cx
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martech
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servicenow
A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
Majority of Australians integrate AI into daily tasks
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genai
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ai
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millennials
A recent study by Robert Half reveals that 90% of Australian workers are integrating generative AI into their tasks, with 79% of employers actively promoting its use.
Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.
New Zealand named the easiest country to navigate by car
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driving
A survey by DiscoverCars.com reveals New Zealand as the easiest country for drivers to navigate, scoring an impressive 9.08 out of 10.
AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
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data privacy
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ai
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
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cx
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martech
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.
UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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national security
A new report reveals the UK's reliance on gas has become its Achilles' heel, with indigenous production plummeting by 70% since 2000, heightening price risks.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
Cybersecurity concerns rise after US Treasury OCC breach
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A substantial data breach affecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has raised urgent concerns about cybersecurity within U.S. government agencies.
US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
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strategy
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airwallex
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politics
Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.
Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
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semiconductors
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genai
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ai
Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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financial services
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.