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.
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Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.
US financial firms face rising USD $232,000 costs for mobile compliance
Yesterday
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data privacy
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ai
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business communications
US financial firms face rising costs averaging USD $232,000 annually due to mobile compliance challenges and false positive inefficiencies, study finds.
Upcover & Coalition unveil digital cyber insurance for SMBs
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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smb
Upcover partners with Coalition to launch a digital cyber insurance platform, swiftly protecting Australian SMBs and startups with tailored coverage online.
Eightcap unveils AI SOC to cut cyber costs for small firms by 80%
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai
Eightcap's new AI-powered Eightswarm SOC cuts cyber threat detection time to under 50 seconds, slashing security costs for SMEs by up to 80%.
AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report
Yesterday
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
Yesterday
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
Claroty & Google boost cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure by integrating threat detection and response.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
Yesterday
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firewalls
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devops
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.
NetDocuments unveils AI-powered DMS features for legal teams
Yesterday
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NetDocuments launches AI-powered features in its cloud DMS for legal teams, enhancing document editing, metadata profiling, and workflow automation within Microsoft Word.
DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cartech
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ai
DXC has launched a new SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to help firms meet the 2027 SAP S/4HANA transition deadline and boost digital growth.
Org & DeepOpinion join forces to drive agentic automation in UK
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Org and DeepOpinion partner to introduce AI-driven agentic automation, boosting speed and agility for UK and Irish enterprises in regulated sectors.
AI use for holiday bookings surges among Australians & Boomers
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI use for holiday bookings in Australia jumps 73%, with Boomer adoption more than doubling, reshaping the travel and hospitality industry landscape.
Halo Solutions unveils HaloTaskManager to boost task efficiency
Yesterday
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rpa
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collaboration
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incident management
Halo Solutions launches HaloTaskManager, a new tool to enhance real-time task coordination and efficiency in safety-critical settings across the UK and beyond.
Concerns grow over UK digital ID checks for company directors
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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money laundering
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digital identity
UK plans to enforce digital ID checks for company directors face criticism over security flaws in the GOV.UK One Login system and risks during a phased 12-month rollout.
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
Yesterday
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
ASI Solutions launches cloud storage for New Zealand data needs
Yesterday
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storage
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data protection
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hyperscale
ASI Solutions launches InfiniStor, a cloud storage platform offering cost-effective, resilient data backup with local hosting to meet New Zealand's data sovereignty needs.
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect for machine credentials
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect, a new tool enhancing security and automation for machine credentials in enterprise IT environments.