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 - Page 61
Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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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
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & 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
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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digital marketing
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westfield
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mercedes-benz
Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.
Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
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
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cloud security
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hybrid & remote work
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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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.
Aussie consumers want sustainable product returns approach
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cx
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cleantech
Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.
TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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genai
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TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.
Australia, NZ brands scoop Adobe Experience Maker Awards
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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edge ai
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investment
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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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customer service
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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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it spending
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cyber threats
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
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison gears up to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform, aiming to revolutionise the use of AI in Indonesia.