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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F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023
4 days ago
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europol
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united states
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france
F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.
Skills-based hiring trends grow stronger in tech sector
4 days ago
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recruitment
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employment
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testgorilla
As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.
Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024
4 days ago
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commerce systems
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martech
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cybersecurity
Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com’s Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.
FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
4 days ago
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ai
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edge computing
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data management
Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.
A third of Brits face banking tech issues, many may switch
4 days ago
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london
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banking
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customer satisfaction
A survey reveals a third of Brits faced tech glitches in banking last year, with 30% eyeing bank switches. Roq's Paul Darby stresses tech reliability.
UK SMEs face cloud migration challenges, warns Six Degrees
4 days ago
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martech
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cx
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risk & compliance
Six Degrees' UK SME Cloud Intelligence Report 2024 reveals 80% of mid-market firms face unexpected costs in cloud migrations, urging a strategic approach.
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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outage
The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Last week
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ransomware
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ai security
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acronis
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
Exabeam & LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
Last week
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ueba
Exabeam and LogRhythm complete merger to create an AI-driven security operations platform, led by CEO Christopher O'Malley.
United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
Last week
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martech
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hcm
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cdp
The UK government announced an AI Bill in the King's Speech, aiming to shift from flexible frameworks to binding regulations ensuring responsible AI use.
Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech
Last week
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ai
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government
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pegasystems
The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.
Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Last week
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breach prevention
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firewalls
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ai
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai
Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Last week
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ransomware
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martech
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cdp
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
Hybrid cloud storage surpasses AI as top enterprise priority
Last week
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
Nasuni's latest report underscores a shift in business priorities, revealing 54% of firms now prioritise cloud data management over AI due to security concerns.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, integrating generative AI with the Falcon platform to accelerate cyberattack response.
Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Last week
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cx
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martech
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fintechs
Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Last week
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martech
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commerce systems
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email security
New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Last week
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autism
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dyslexia
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recruitment
New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees
Last week
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asia pacific
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united states
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anz bank
A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.