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About Shannon
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 12
Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.
Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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genai
Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.
Insurers face new threats as AI & MCP adoption reshape cyber risk
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Insurers face mounting cyber risks as widespread AI and Model Context Protocol adoption create new vulnerabilities and systemic threats to portfolios.
AI development to focus on technical use as consumer rollout slows
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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devops
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apm
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ai security
AI development will prioritise technical applications in 2026, with slower consumer rollout due to integration challenges and security concerns across sectors.
Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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cartech
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ai
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microsoft
Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.
AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Trend Micro unveils AI security suite to tackle growing cyber risks
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network security
Trend Micro launches an AI Security Package offering centralised risk management and analytics to protect organisations from vulnerabilities in AI applications.
TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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iot security
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iot
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breach prevention
TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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ai
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management
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it industry
Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
Enterprise security to be reshaped by AI, cloud & automation
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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dr
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Enterprise security faces major changes in 2026 as AI, hybrid cloud, and automation reshape risk management and resilience strategies worldwide.
Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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devops
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apm
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ai
Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
LeapSpace launches to advance trusted AI-driven scientific research
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI-driven platform offering transparent analysis of 100m+ peer-reviewed articles to boost trusted scientific research.
Cloudflare outage raises alarm over centralised internet risks
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
A Cloudflare outage highlights risks of centralised internet infrastructure, sparking calls for multi-layered strategies to prevent widespread disruption.
Ping Identity leads Gartner Magic Quadrant for access management
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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iam
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ai
Ping Identity leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Access Management, topping Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for the ninth year running.
Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
Quantum error correction emerges as top hurdle for global sector
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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quantum computing
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software development
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investment
Quantum error correction is now the chief challenge in the global quantum computing sector amid rising investments and acute talent shortages.
Online retailers see Black Friday boost but loyalty lags behind
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
Online retailers see a Black Friday traffic and sales surge, but only 22.6% of new customers return within a year, highlighting loyalty challenges.
Retailers face rising freight costs & tough supply chain test
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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black friday
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chinese new year
Retailers face rising freight costs and tighter logistics as Black Friday looms, testing supply chain resilience amid demand forecasts and regulatory shifts.