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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Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
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data protection
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cloud services
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cryptocurrency
In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.
Juniper Networks launches UK cloud instance for AI-Native solutions
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Juniper Networks unveils a UK-based cloud instance aimed at bolstering its AI-Native solutions, enhancing local data storage.
Finance teams lose five weeks a year over lack of automation
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ai
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budgeting
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expense management
UK finance teams waste up to five weeks a year on repetitive tasks that could be automated, with 42% remaining manual due to AI adoption barriers.
Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
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ai
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cybersecurity
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vietnam
Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.
AI-based cyber threats amongst top concerns for C-suite
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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digitisation
30% of C-level executives consider AI-led cyber threats their top concern, prompting an uptick in cybersecurity hiring and investment in preventative measures.
One NZ teams up with Salesforce for improved customer interactions
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martech
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cx
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cdp
One New Zealand partners with Salesforce to streamline and boost customer marketing, consolidating its four platforms into one.
Legit Security launches AI solution to manage app security exposure
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application security
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app development
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compliance
Legit Security introduces advanced AI-powered tool to tackle secrets exposure in software development, reducing false positives by 86%.
Bonzai to enhance digital ad viewability performance
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digital marketing
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westfield
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nz
Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.
Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
Mastercard introduces its tokenised 'Click to Pay' system in Australia, aiming to thwart up to 90% of the country's payment card fraud.
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
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wfh
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encryption
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cloud security
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
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martech
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creative technologies
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web development
TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.
Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth
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ml
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digital transformation
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ai
Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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automation
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
Aussie consumers want sustainable product returns approach
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martech
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cx
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recycling
Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.
LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
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cybersecurity
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certification
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
Australia, NZ brands scoop Adobe Experience Maker Awards
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Aussie and Kiwi companies lauded at the Adobe Experience Maker awards for their digital innovation, securing three major accolades.
Arrow Electronics unveils AI assistant for cloud business
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microsoft
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cloud services
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early access
Arrow Electronics has launched ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI companion developed to streamline cloud business management.
Report shines light on European B2B eCommerce flaws
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Billie's B2B Checkout Report 2024 exposes gaps in cross-border commerce, inadequate payment methods and a lack of dedicated B2B checkout.
European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023
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ai
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evident
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banking
Despite a global downturn in AI start-up investments, banks marked a 45% surge in 2023, with emphasis on bolstering regional AI capabilities.
Decline in email click-through rates blamed on automation
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cdp
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martech
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online marketing
Email click-through rates have dropped since 2022 due to over-reliance on marketing automation and insufficient data-driven strategies.
Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector
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ai
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automation
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workplace culture
Research reveals the key role of interpersonal relationships for success in the tech industry and challenging notions of AI dominance.
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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it spending
The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
Indosat to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform for AI shift
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ml
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genai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison gears up to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform, aiming to revolutionise the use of AI in Indonesia.
Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
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cybersecurity
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d-link
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botnet
Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.