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.
Stories by Shannon
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect for machine credentials
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
SandboxAQ launches AQtive Guard Protect, a new tool enhancing security and automation for machine credentials in enterprise IT environments.
Zen Internet achieves AWS competency to boost UK SMB support
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Zen Internet has earned AWS Small and Medium Business Competency, enhancing tailored cloud support for UK SMBs with expert-certified solutions architects.
Zayo Europe expands network reach with 61% growth in H1 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Zayo Europe’s network surged by 61% in H1 2025, with powered route miles soaring across the UK and Germany, now connecting 600 data centres continent-wide.
UK mid-market firms divided on AI & tech as advice gap grows
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hcm
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
UK mid-market firms face growing advice gaps and leadership divides on AI adoption, hindering productivity and tech investment decisions amid budget constraints.
Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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ifs
The UK has launched an AI Action Plan for justice, amid diverging global AI regulations focusing on innovation, safety and state control.
EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks
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data science
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ai security
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risk & compliance
The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.
Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Small business tax refunds surged by 75% in Q1 2024, with average returns reaching AUD $5,000, reveals CommBank data on Australian financial year start.
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Onix has acquired UJET’s professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.
Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
DNSFilter’s Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
Tracebit finds major vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI tool
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tracebit uncovered a serious flaw in Google’s Gemini CLI tool allowing silent credential theft via unauthorised code execution, prompting a swift patch release.
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
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software development
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social media
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cyberbullying
Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million
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virtualisation
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uc
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dr
Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.
Healix International launches Melbourne office to boost APAC growth
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risk & compliance
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recruitment
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ict sector
Healix International has opened a Melbourne office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence, boosting regional support and recruiting local security and medical experts.
PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
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partner programmes
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ai
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clean technologies
PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.
UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million
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data protection
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ransomware
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email security
Research reveals 80% of UK's top retailers face critical cyber risks, risking disruptions and losses like M&S's GBP £300 million hack impact.
Women’s representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts
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cybersecurity
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ict sector
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gender diversity
Women’s overall representation in Australia’s IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants’ report.
AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption
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ai
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generation y
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millennials
AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.
Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
Red Hat unveils upgrades for partner autonomy & growth
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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open source
Red Hat launches updates to its global partner programme, enhancing autonomy, growth paths, and customer support with new tools and incentives.