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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.

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TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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creative technologies
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web development
TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.
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Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ml
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digital transformation
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ai
Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.
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Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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automation
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digitalisation
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
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Aussie consumers want sustainable product returns approach
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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martech
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cx
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recycling
Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.
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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.
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Australia, NZ brands scoop Adobe Experience Maker Awards
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Aussie and Kiwi companies lauded at the Adobe Experience Maker awards for their digital innovation, securing three major accolades.
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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.
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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.
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European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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evident
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banking
Despite a global downturn in AI start-up investments, banks marked a 45% surge in 2023, with emphasis on bolstering regional AI capabilities.
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Decline in email click-through rates blamed on automation
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cdp
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martech
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online marketing
Email click-through rates have dropped since 2022 due to over-reliance on marketing automation and insufficient data-driven strategies.
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Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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automation
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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.
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Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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it spending
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.
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Indosat to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform for AI shift
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ml
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ai
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genai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison gears up to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform, aiming to revolutionise the use of AI in Indonesia.
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Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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d-link
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botnet
Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.
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Cloudflare, Kyndryl bolster alliance for network transformation
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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firewall
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managed services
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cloud services
Cloudflare and Kyndryl upgrade their partnership to a Global Strategic Alliance, enhancing their mission to modernise enterprise infrastructure.
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BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
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apac
BioCatch has joined forces with Google Cloud to combat soaring financial cybercrime in Southeast Asia with real-time biometric intelligence solutions.
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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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renewable energy
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.
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Arrow Electronics unveils AI tool to boost efficiency of cloud management
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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microsoft
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ai security
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ai
Arrow Electronics launches AI companion Assistant for its channel partners, utilising Microsoft Azure AI to enhance cloud service delivery.
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Porsche eBike boosts IT efficiency with Freshworks
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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optimization
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freshservice
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automation
Porsche eBike bolsters its IT efficiency, harnessing Freshworks' AI-enabled business software for streamlined services.
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ServiceNow unveils Washington D.C. with advanced GenAI tech
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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it automation
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workflow automation
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ai
ServiceNow unveils its latest platform release, Washington D.C., packed with innovative features and enhancements to revolutionise enterprise workflows.
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Cloudflare & Kyndryl enhance tech partnership in global alliance
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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network security
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firewall
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breach prevention
Cloudflare and Kyndryl elevate their tech partnership with a Global Strategic Alliance, aiming to modernise enterprise infrastructures.
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Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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vodafone
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sky
Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.
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Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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firewall
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Samsung Heavy Industries and Fortinet partnership to strengthen maritime cybersecurity amid new mandatory requirements.