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 25
AI-powered video therapy app launches waitlist for early access
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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healthtech
Therappai launches a waitlist for its AI-powered video therapy app, aiming to offer 24/7 mental health support and crisis alerts from November 2025.
AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.
CData launches Connect AI to enable live, contextual data for AI
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
CData launches Connect AI, a platform offering enterprises live, governed access to data from 300+ systems, enabling context-aware AI applications.
Less than half of manufacturers feel ready for top cyber threats
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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phishing
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Less than half of manufacturers worldwide feel prepared to tackle major cyber threats like AI-driven attacks and deepfakes, reveals LevelBlue research.
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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open source
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
Corporate treasurers set to drive value creation & growth by 2030
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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pd
Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.
BeyondTrust unveils AI security tools to govern agentic AI risks
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai ethics & governance
BeyondTrust launches AI security tools in its Identity Security Insights platform to govern risks posed by autonomous AI agents in enterprises.
US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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quantum computing
US tech giants pledge USD $42 billion investment to boost UK AI, quantum computing, and nuclear sectors amid calls for equal UK benefits in partnerships.
AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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crm
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document management
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digital transformation
A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.
Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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mdm
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.
AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.
AI adoption in healthcare surges but exposes critical risks
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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physical security
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data privacy
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ai
AI use in healthcare is booming, with the market set to hit USD $187bn by 2030, but experts warn of risks from data bias, errors, and weak governance frameworks.
Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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martech
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llms
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ai
A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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edutech
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ransomware
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encryption
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.
Tech Mahindra named emerging leader in generative AI by Gartner
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tech Mahindra has been named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI consulting and implementation services.