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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 - Page 17

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STX Next integrates AI into services, appoints Head of AI
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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web development
STX Next intensifies expansion plans by integrating Artificial Intelligence into its services, following the recent appointment of a Head of AI.
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AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cx
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cloud services
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martech
AI regulation will likely vary - with some aspects being vital and others possibly being more adaptable to enable AI's massive potential fully.
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DataVita bolsters Scottish AI hosting with high-performance tech
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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ml
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hpc
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power / energy
Scotland's largest data centre provider, DataVita, ramps up its AI and high-performance computing hosting prowess with ground-breaking tech.
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Amplitude expands Digital Analytics Platform to optimise UX
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Digital analytics firm, Amplitude, is set to expand its platform to aid corporate comprehension of user behaviours and enable customised customer experiences.
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Cisco reveals new solutions for improved user experience
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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open source
At the Cisco Live EMEA event, tech giant Cisco unveiled a host of new solutions aimed at enhancing customer performance.
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Cisco unveils Identity Intelligence to bolster AI-driven security
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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casb
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sase
Cisco introduces Identity Intelligence, marking a significant step towards an integrated, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform.
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Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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ai
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cyber attacks
Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.
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Cisco & NVIDIA unite to offer advanced AI infrastructure solutions
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ml
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ai
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nvidia
Cisco and NVIDIA unite to create efficient, secure AI infrastructure solutions, feeding the enterprise-level demand in the current AI era.
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$74 billion loss risk for firms from poor customer service
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Australian businesses face an annual financial risk of AU$74bn due to poor customer service, reveals Qualtrics' study.
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Lacework lands IRAP for cloud safety platform
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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public cloud
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aws
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cloud services
Sydney's Lacework earns the IRAP certification for its cloud security platform, underscoring its commitment to security in cloud environments.
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Rise in job satisfaction signals 'The Big Stay' among tech youth
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
Surge in job satisfaction among young Australian tech professionals signals a shift from 'Great Resignation' to 'The Big Stay'.
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Visa's AI technology thwarts $714m fraud in Australia
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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ransomware
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phishing
Visa's AI-powered fraud solution has blocked $714m in attempted scams in Australia, over double the previous year's figure.
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Rise in poly-employment among shift workers hits 25-year high
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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deputy
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nsw
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australian bureau of statistics
Australian shift workers are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a trend called 'poly-employment', which has reached a 25-year high.
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New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.
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Outdated tech & board ignorance costing businesses
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Outdated technology and lack of understanding at board level could be causing enterprises to miss out on advantages of modern software.
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BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, next-gen storefront technology
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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app development
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apm
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b2b
BigCommerce unveils Catalyst, a next-generation storefront technology set to transform the way brands and retailers operate headless storefronts.
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Sophos named Leader in midsize business security by IDC
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewall
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data protection
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encryption
Sophos soars to Leader status in the IDC MarketScape report for modern endpoint security aimed at midsize businesses.
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BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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email security
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dark web
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.
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Bridewell reveals top cyber threats to national infrastructure
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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mssp
Bridewell's 2024 CyberScape Briefing unveils severe cyber threats impacting critical national infrastructure, including Cobalt Strike usage swell.
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JPMorgan Chase leads as AI research powerhouse – report
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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hsbc
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bbva
Newly data by Evident shows JPMorgan Chase's ongoing rise as a leading force in AI research, with a significant increase in output.
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Fortinet unveils rugged device for secure 5G capabilities
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet has unveiled a robust, compact appliance that intensifies secure networking and 5G connectivity for operational technology environments.
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New IBM & NCS partnership to fortify Singapore's data
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
IBM and NCS partnership to offer quantum-safe, privacy-enhancing services to Singapore's public agencies and enterprises.
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Equinix expands renewable energy commitment with PPA
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data centre operators
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power / energy
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compliance
Equinix extends its commitment to generating over 1GW of clean energy globally, by executing a new Power Purchase Agreement in Australia.
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GigaComm secures more funding to extend ultra-fast network
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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telco
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digital divide
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funding
Australian firm GigaComm to extend its ultra-fast internet service to more east coast businesses and residential blocks.