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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Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.
Forecasts for the cybersecurity landscape in 2025 revealed
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
SecurityScorecard has unveiled predictions for 2025, highlighting intensified regulations and AI-driven scams threatening global cybersecurity efforts.
Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Eric Sydell on the future of scalable AI in businesses
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Eric Sydell, CEO of Vero AI, outlines key strategies for scalable AI integration in businesses, emphasising enhanced workflows and AI literacy for 2025.
UK, France, and Belgium face AI integration hurdles
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ai
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productivity
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skills gap
A recent survey reveals that IT leaders in the UK, France, and Belgium face significant challenges integrating AI, despite recognising its transformative potential.
SAP Concur reveals 2025 predictions for T&E management
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
SAP Concur predicts major shifts in travel and expense management by 2025, highlighting investment in AI, compliance tools, and user experience improvements.
FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
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ai
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ict
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digital divide
The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.
Financial sector's growing focus on cloud resiliency in 2023
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dr
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The Cloud Security Alliance's new report reveals that 78% of financial institutions use single-cloud systems, emphasising resilience amid rising cyber threats.
Firms enforcing office-only work face higher staff turnover
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productivity
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job seekers
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mental health
New research reveals that companies enforcing strict office-only work are facing increased staff turnover, with 67% of recruiters noticing a rise in job searches.
UK tech leaders predict rise of Agentic AI by 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
UK tech leaders project a surge in 'Agentic AI' adoption and a brighter economic outlook for 2025, amidst ongoing business uncertainties.
Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce
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ecommerce
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australia post
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sendle
Two-thirds of small businesses in Australia urge government action to protect local retailers from the impact of international eCommerce platforms.
Europeans interested in AI cars but reluctant to pay extra
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ai
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data management
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ai adoption
A study shows strong interest in AI cars among Europeans, with 79% keen but only 23% willing to pay extra for the technology.
Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
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email security
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scams
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
UK & US firms face rising data costs despite upgrades
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cloud services
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cto
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data management
A new study reveals that 94% of financial institutions in the UK and US anticipate rising data budgets, raising concerns over cost control amid increasing expenses.
SAP Concur forecasts 2025 trends in travel management tech
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
SAP Concur forecasts a transformative 2025 for travel and expense management, emphasising digital investment and evolving business travel demands.
OutSystems leaders predict AI trends & challenges by 2025
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Executives at OutSystems predict that by 2025, AI will revolutionise customer service, but emphasise data quality as crucial for transformation.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.