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 36
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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storage
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.
Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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uc
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clean technologies
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video conferencing
Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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youtube
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facebook
Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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fintech
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ai
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expense management
Emburse launches an AI-powered app to simplify global enterprise expense management, offering features like receipt capture and multi-language support.
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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ai
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bayer
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automation
Hurdle uses an AI platform to speed up diagnostics development, tackling inefficiencies and enabling quicker, scalable precision medicine solutions.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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supply chain
Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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storage
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data privacy
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ai
StorONE and Phison expand partnership to launch AI-native on-prem storage platform with natural language management, arriving Q2 for enterprise AI training.
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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semiconductors
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cloud security
N-able's 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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unit4
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m&a
A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
Further unveils AI-powered platform to centralise GMP data
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Further has launched Compass Marketing Intelligence to centralise Google Marketing data within Google Cloud, boosting campaign performance with AI-driven insights.
Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI's business value despite its potential.
Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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paas
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data analytics
OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.