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
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
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recruitment
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startup ecosystem
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employment
Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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malware
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it training
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phishing
Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
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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
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uc
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cleantech
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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.
Geoficiency launches UK platform ahead of major fraud law changes
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erp
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ai
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fraud prevention
Geoficiency launches its AI-powered accounting investigation platform in the UK to help firms comply with upcoming fraud prevention laws from September 2025.
European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
67% of European IT pros see cybersecurity risks from quantum computing, yet only 4% say their firms have a strategy to tackle them, says ISACA study.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
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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
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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.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
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inflation
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cba
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job market
Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.
Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
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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.
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
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cx
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genai
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ai
Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses
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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.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
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data protection
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mfa
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supply chain & logistics
Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
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ransomware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform
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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.
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
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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.
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
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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
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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.
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
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martech
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social media
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pornography
Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.