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 - Page 2
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
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it training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline
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devops
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apm
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genai
A new survey reveals 84% of organisations prioritise digital accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act deadline in June, despite ongoing challenges.
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.
UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
Most UK small charities remain hesitant to adopt AI despite growing demand for services and its potential to ease workloads and improve fundraising.
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
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defi
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social media
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digital wallets
Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.
Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
New research reveals UK and US financial firms face increased compliance risks due to fragmented data management and rising regulatory demands.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
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ai
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data infrastructure
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data governance
Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
Archive360 launches AI-ready cloud platform for data governance
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saas
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data protection
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martech
Archive360 unveils its new data platform designed to govern enterprise archives, boosting AI and analytics with compliant, centralised data access.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.
Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.
Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals
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collaboration
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it professionals
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workplace culture
New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.
Australian firms lag in cybersecurity as AI reshapes threats
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cloud security
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genai
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ai
Only 3% of Australian organisations have mature cybersecurity readiness, with 82% facing AI-related attacks amid rising digital threats, Cisco reports.
Bruteforce cyber attacks surge in SEA, over 53 million blocked
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky blocked over 53 million bruteforce cyberattacks in Southeast Asia during 2024, with Singapore alone facing more than 4 million attempts.
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
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it training
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dei
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hcm
people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
Australian workers report highest stress in Asia-Pacific region
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productivity
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mental health
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work-life balance
Over half of Australian workers report high stress, with 23% feeling overloaded, the highest in Asia-Pacific, reveals ADP's People at Work 2025 report.
AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security
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ai security
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ai
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mcg
AI-driven surveillance will play a key role in boosting security at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics amid rising crime and recent major sporting venue incidents.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.