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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 18

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Sapiens, OPES digitally transform Vietnam's insurance sector
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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data insights
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vietnam
Sapiens makes its first move in Vietnam, transforming OPES Digital Insurance's operations with the global debut of IDITSuite 19.1.
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Cognizant launches AI-enabled platform for software engineering
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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productivity
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transparency
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software
Cognizant unveils AI-powered software engineering platform, Cognizant Flowsource, aiming to improve consistency and scalability.
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TikTok trends reveal top voice assistant hacks for optimal use
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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siri
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hands-free
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google
A surge in searches for voice assistant tricks by 304% sparks TikTok tech savants from FatJoe to reveal top hacks - enhancing user experiences.
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Data protection bill revision could revive SMBs' comms strategies
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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big data
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bi
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martech
Tweaking of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could spur 50% of UK's SMBs to upgrade communication strategies.
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Fivetran and dbt Cloud to streamline data management
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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gartner magic quadrant
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gartner
Fivetran partners with dbt Cloud to streamline data management, reducing costs for clients by automating tasks and enabling data-informed decision-making.
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Banks urged to adopt modern data architecture ahead of Basel IV
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Cloudera urges global banks to adopt a modern data architecture to bolster resilience against financial downturns and navigate compliance challenges.
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Tata Consultancy Services seals tech deal with Aviva
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cx
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digital transformation
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martech
TCS has unveiled a 15-year technology partnership with Aviva to manage over 5.5 million life and pensions policies.
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ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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gaming
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technology gifts
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ai
ThoughtSpot enhances its AI functions to spur 'Data Renaissance', placing humans at the core of data-driven decisions, elevating efficiency and innovation.
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Sysdoc partners with Change Awards for data-driven change management
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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ml
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ai
London-based Sysdoc has partnered with the Change Awards in an effort to champion data-driven change management.
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Elsight reports revenue surge due to Halo demand boost
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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drones
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military
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revenue
Elsight reports soaring Q4/23 revenues up 256% owing to heightened demand for Halo system, boosted by repeat order influx from design-win partners.
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ServiceNow & Udemy unite for power skills learning boost
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ml
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project management
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creative technologies
ServiceNow and Udemy launch transformative partnership to mix power skills with tech training on the Now Learning platform.
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Trust Bank launches Trust+, Singapore's first fully digital banking experience
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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martech
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cx
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transparency
Trust Bank debuts Trust+, Singapore's maiden comprehensive digital banking platform, built upon transparency and simplicity.
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Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.
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Sovos appoints new VPs of sales for EMEA & LATAM regions
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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siem
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splunk
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oracle
Sovos bolsters key positions by appointing Elcim Sirek and Marcelo Souza as vice presidents of sales for the EMEA and LATAM regions.
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Australian CIOs increase AI investment amid application sprawl concerns
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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ai
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productivity
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cios
Despite challenges, Australian CIOs are increasingly keen on AI, planning significant budget boosts as per Canva's latest survey.
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OX Security debuts industry's first Active ASPM Platform
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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application security
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visibility
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cisa
OX Security unveils the industry's first Active Application Security Posture Management Platform, aiming at active threat analysis and reducing alert fatigue.
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Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ai
Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.
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Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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data centre operators
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ai
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digital economy
Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.
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SoftIron revolutionises cloud with HyperCloud system
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud services
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storage
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edutech
SoftIron revolutionises private cloud infrastructure with its new HyperCloud offering, promising universal scalability.
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Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital banking
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open banking
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online banking
Banking without borders is pivotal for 40% of UK adults considering relocation abroad amid concerns about financial difficulties.
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Cloudbrink HAaaS solution outperforms industry leaders
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud services
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vpn
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nac
Independent tests reveal Cloudbrink's HAaaS solution accelerates application performance via unreliable internet connections by up to 30 times.
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Certinia report examines motivation in consultants
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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it training
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consultancy
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collaboration
A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.
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Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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data protection
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Veeam Software's new Cyber Secure Program offers comprehensive cyber defence tools and rapid recovery support as global cyberattack threats escalate.
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Panel highlights SMB cybersecurity & sustainability issues
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud services
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firewall
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network security
Espria spearheads its first panel discussion, Optimise IT 2024, accentuating cybersecurity and sustainability challenges facing SMBs.