About Shannon
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.