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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

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Marcura enhances services with AI integration for maritime
Yesterday
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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customer service
Marcura has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to its services, integrating AI-powered automation to enhance efficiency in the maritime sector.
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Christchurch firm Concentrate wins 2024 HubSpot Impact Award
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ecm
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cdp
Christchurch's Concentrate has won HubSpot's 2024 Impact Award for Product Excellence, celebrating its redesign of Chelsea Sugar's website which boosted user engagement.
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Twine secures USD $1.5m funding for AI-driven platform
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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ai
Twine has secured USD $1.5 million from Airtree Ventures and investors, aiming to enhance its AI platform that turns customer interactions into actionable business insights.
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App marketing trends: Rising ad budgets & KPI targets
Yesterday
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
A new survey by Liftoff and AppsFlyer reveals a 54% rise in aggressive KPI targets for app marketers, with many adapting to changes in ad strategies and budgets.
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Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues
Yesterday
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gambling
A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.
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Sage launches cloud finance solution for UK construction
Yesterday
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devops
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partner programmes
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productivity
UK construction professionals face dwindling productivity, prompting Sage to launch Sage Intacct Construction, a cloud-native financial tool aimed at enhancing efficiency.
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LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.
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UK businesses face barriers in adopting AI technologies
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cdp
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ai
New research reveals that UK businesses face significant hurdles to AI adoption, including lack of expertise, high costs, and uncertainties around investment returns.
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Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Yesterday
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employment
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gender equality
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gender gap
Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.
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TechSee unveils Connectivity Guru for Wi-Fi diagnostics
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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smart home
TechSee has unveiled Connectivity Guru, a visual AI solution enhancing Wi-Fi troubleshooting with real-time diagnostics and 3D heatmaps for improved customer support.
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NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Studio with 12 AI legal apps
Yesterday
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document management
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ecm
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ai
NetDocuments has unveiled its ndMAX Studio, introducing 12 AI applications designed to boost efficiency and streamline document management for legal professionals.
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Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
Yesterday
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.
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Schneider Electric tops global sustainability ranking again
Yesterday
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saas
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power / energy
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ai
Schneider Electric has secured top honours in Canalys' Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix for the second year running, highlighting its sustainability commitments.
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FedEx launches tool to streamline global import logistics
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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world trade organisation
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shipping
FedEx has launched its Collaborative Shipping Tool to enhance import processes, improving efficiency and visibility for global customers amid rising import demands.
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Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines
Yesterday
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smartphones
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gaming
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uc
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.
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AI boosts work-life balance for US business leaders
Yesterday
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ai
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microsoft
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google
A recent report reveals that 61% of US business leaders believe AI is enhancing their work-life balance, with ChatGPT as the preferred tool.
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Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan
2 days ago
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storage
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martech
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cdp
In a landmark 2025 budget, Singapore aims to enhance its AI-driven economy with major investments in workforce development and sustainable tech, say officials.
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Nozomi Networks named leader in CPS protection by Gartner
3 days ago
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iot security
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, underscoring its prominence in cyber-physical systems security.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils innovative Cortex Cloud solution
3 days ago
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firewalls
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cloud security
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application security
Palo Alto Networks has launched Cortex Cloud, a cloud security solution that enhances threat prevention and response amid rising cyber threats.
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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
3 days ago
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.