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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AI development to focus on technical use as consumer rollout slows
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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
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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.
Most SAP users plan AI but remain cautious on real benefits
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Nearly 90% of SAP users in the UK and Ireland plan to deploy AI, yet 74% remain sceptical about its real-world benefits, a new survey finds.
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
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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
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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.
Australia’s AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
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surveillance
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ai
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human rights
Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.
Australia’s National AI Plan to boost skills, safety & business
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robots
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Australia unveils a National AI Plan, investing AUD $29.9m in safety and AUD $460m in programs to boost skills, industry adoption, and workforce confidence.
Australia’s AI & data centre plan sparks calls for energy reform
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hyperscale
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dc
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financial systems
Australia's National AI and Data Centre Plan sparks calls for enforceable energy standards amid rising power demands and concerns for small businesses.
Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home
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smart home
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google
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alexa
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.
Black Friday shoppers & retailers face surge in cyber threats
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
UK shoppers and retailers brace for a spike in cyberattacks this Black Friday as criminals exploit rising online spending with advanced scams.
Autumn Budget pension changes spark concerns over IHT & new cap
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government
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budgeting
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uk government
New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.
UK shoppers demand price parity across online & physical stores
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
Nearly 80% of UK shoppers demand identical prices and promotions both online and in-store, linking price parity to brand loyalty and trust.
PowerCell unveils hydrogen power systems for data centres & backup
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
PowerCell launches hydrogen-fuelled systems for zero-emission backup and data centre power, enhancing reliability and sustainability with modular solutions.
UK SMEs turn to fast-track finance as Black Friday demand surges
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
UK SMEs are increasingly using fast-track finance to meet surging Black Friday demand, with applications rising nearly a third ahead of the festive season.
Australian insurers lag global peers as AI & cyber risks surge
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Australian insurers trail global peers by 6.6% in risk preparedness, struggling with AI, cyber threats and rising political pressures, PwC Australia warns.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
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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
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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
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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.
Cyber resilience, AI & energy shape IT strategies for 2026
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Experts predict that cyber resilience, AI infrastructure, and energy constraints will redefine IT strategies across the UK and Australia in 2026.