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Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.

Stories by Shannon - Page 2

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'Imbosster Syndrome' hits confidence of sole traders

4 days ago
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
'Imbosster Syndrome' is eroding the confidence of Australian sole traders, with self-doubt stalling key decisions and slowing business growth.
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Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era

Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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it automation
Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.
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Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI

Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
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AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns

Last week
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
AI-driven cyberattacks are surging across Asia-Pacific, with IBM warning basic security gaps now let attackers move from scan to impact faster.
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Australian workers fear AI 'skills cliff' as training lags

Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Australian workers fear an AI “skills cliff” as new data shows training lags behind rapid adoption, fuelling insecurity and scepticism.
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HAT to distribute Tufin across Australia & New Zealand

Last week
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
HAT Distribution will distribute Tufin across Australia and New Zealand, targeting complex hybrid networks and regulated sectors.
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Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks

Last week
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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edr
Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.
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Women in tech call for real power beyond IWD praise

Last week
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hcm
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supply chain
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genai
Tech leaders use International Women's Day to demand structural change, real equity and female power in shaping AI and senior decisions.
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Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

Last week
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
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Teramind launches AI governance to tackle shadow AI

Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Teramind has unveiled an AI governance platform to monitor workplace AI tools and shadow agents, aiming to curb hidden data and security risks.
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AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns

Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Attackers' AI use is surging faster than staff skills, Fortinet warns, leaving firms exposed despite rising security awareness spending.
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Red Hat, Nvidia, Palo Alto forge AI-native telco stack

Last week
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virtualisation
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uc
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firewalls
Red Hat, Nvidia and Palo Alto launch unified AI-native telco stack to merge network functions, accelerated compute and security at core and edge.
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Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression

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hcm
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productivity
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flexible work
New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.
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CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills

Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
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NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

Last week
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agricultural technology
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ransomware
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cloud security
NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
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Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report

Last week
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malware
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.
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Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM

Last week
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.
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Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

Last week
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
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Manifest flags AI readiness gap between execs & AppSec

Last week
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Manifest research reveals executives overestimate AI security readiness, as AppSec teams warn of unmanaged tools, blind spots and rising risk.
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OpenID Foundation urges standards for digital estates

Last week
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storage
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data protection
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crypto
OpenID Foundation warns that fragmented rules for managing digital estates after death demand global standards before AI deepfakes escalate risks.