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 108
Kiwi households miss out on savings by ignoring broadband switch
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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uc
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broadband
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recession
Despite financial struggles, only 20% of Kiwi households plan to switch broadband providers this year, overlooking potential savings of over $360.
Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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employment
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sme
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employment hero
Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.
Calabrio & Customer Driven expand partnership into Australia
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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martech
Workforce management firm Calabrio expands its partnership with Customer Driven Solutions to enhance contact centre operations in Australia.
Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
CybeReady, an autonomous cybersecurity learning firm, highlights the key role of cybersecurity readiness as World Backup Day 2024 approaches.
Juniper Networks launches UK cloud instance for AI-Native solutions
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Juniper Networks unveils a UK-based cloud instance aimed at bolstering its AI-Native solutions, enhancing local data storage.
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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blockchain
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physical security
In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.
Finance teams lose five weeks a year over lack of automation
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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digitisation
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expense management
UK finance teams waste up to five weeks a year on repetitive tasks that could be automated, with 42% remaining manual due to AI adoption barriers.
Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.
AI-based cyber threats amongst top concerns for C-suite
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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30% of C-level executives consider AI-led cyber threats their top concern, prompting an uptick in cybersecurity hiring and investment in preventative measures.
One NZ teams up with Salesforce for improved customer interactions
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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One New Zealand partners with Salesforce to streamline and boost customer marketing, consolidating its four platforms into one.
Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Legit Security introduces advanced AI-powered tool to tackle secrets exposure in software development, reducing false positives by 86%.
Bonzai to enhance digital ad viewability performance
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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digital marketing
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westfield
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mercedes-benz
Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.
Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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iam
Mastercard introduces its tokenised 'Click to Pay' system in Australia, aiming to thwart up to 90% of the country's payment card fraud.
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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genai
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TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.
Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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cleantech
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
Aussie consumers want sustainable product returns approach
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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cleantech
Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.
LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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certification
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
Australia, NZ brands scoop Adobe Experience Maker Awards
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Aussie and Kiwi companies lauded at the Adobe Experience Maker awards for their digital innovation, securing three major accolades.