About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 54
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Fri, 10th May 2024
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siem
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genai
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ai
Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.
SecurityBridge teams up with Taciti for advanced SAP security solutions
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
SecurityBridge partners with Taciti Consulting to enhance SAP security, merging real-time threat monitoring and vulnerability management.
Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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gsma
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esim
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trusted connectivity alliance
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology doubles in 2023, led by North American demand, with adoption rates surging in Asia and Western Europe.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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investment
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progress
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accessibility
Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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cybercrime
Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.
Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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robots
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ai
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coding
EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
Data centre chip market to surge, aims for $23.8bn by 2032
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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healthtech
The data centre chip market is set for an 8.1% CAGR between 2022 and 2032, driven by increasing data generation and the need for efficient processing.
ISB Global records massive surge in revenue growth
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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software
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isb global
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revenue
UK waste management software provider ISB Global reports a significant 43% surge in revenue in 2023, driven by growth in its customer base.
Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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data privacy
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
Magentus, Google Cloud to revolutionise healthcare with GenAI
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data protection
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public cloud
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genai
Magentus partners with Google Cloud to harness generative AI for revolutionary advances in healthcare diagnosis and treatment.
Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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encryption
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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organisational culture
The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.
Australians lead in AI adoption but training lacks
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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slack
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automation
Australian workers lead globally in AI tool adoption but lack adequate support and training, recognising potential of AI for productivity enhancement.
AI enhances job satisfaction and work processes – report
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
More than half of US business leaders say AI boosts job satisfaction and improves efficiency, according to a Tech.co report.
Smishing scam utilising Amazon Web Services uncovered
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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martech
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cybersecurity
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software development
SNS Sender uses Amazon's cloud services for 'smishing' scams, impersonating USPS notifications, according to cybersecurity firm SentinelLabs.
NTT plans data centre campus in Paris amidst global expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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renewable energy
NTT announces construction of its first data centre campus in Paris, rounding off its presence in Europe's top data market hubs as part of a $10bn expansion.
Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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healthtech
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australian bureau of statistics
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deputy
Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.