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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 85

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Hammer unveils Hammer Edge for enhanced remote workforce management
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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healthtech
Hammer introduces its latest software solution Hammer Edge, designed to improve visibility into endpoint, network, and system health.
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ExtraHop secures $100m in growth capital, expands executive team
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
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ai
ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.
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NCS & Microsoft boost AI & cloud tech collaboration
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
NCS invests in an enhanced collaboration with Microsoft to expedite AI and cloud solutions' integration in APAC, ushering in innovation and growth.
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Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.
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SMEs leaning on remote work as a primary cost-saving measure
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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inflation
79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.
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AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.
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Check Point named Cloud Security Leader by Frost & Sullivan
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Frost and Sullivan has recognised Check Point Software Technologies as a Leader and Innovator in Cloud Security.
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Epson first Japanese manufacturer to use 100% renewable energy
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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printing
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sustainability
Japanese manufacturer Seiko Epson Corporation has become the first in its industry to transition to 100% renewable electricity at all of its global sites.
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SentinelOne's Singularity Platform secures leadership spot
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
SentinelOne's Singularity Platform secures a spot as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year in a row,.
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Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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mfa
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iot
Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.
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Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Australian CFOs are ready to offer new hires up to 31% higher salaries for in-demand financial skills, according to research by Robert Half.
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Acer introduces new high-performance gaming laptops
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Acer has launched its latest Predator Helios gaming laptops, powered by Intel’s 14th gen processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs.
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Zally & SoSquared host FLIP MCR to boost local tech scene
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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ai
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venture capital
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investors
Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.
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Acer expands Predator monitor line with MiniLED, OLED models
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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acer
Acer launches four new models to its Predator gaming monitor series, including two MiniLED and two OLED displays.
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Tech removing barriers to green construction practices
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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data sharing
APAC construction sector focuses on sustainability, buoyed by the global aim to reach net zero emissions, according to a whitepaper by Autodesk.
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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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encryption
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google
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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r&d
FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.
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Digital transformation crucial for financial sector
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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malware
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data analytics
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planning
Financial services could see improved staff satisfaction by embracing digital transformation, amid a decrease in the employment rate for talent aged 16-64.
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Qrious reaches to Premier tier status with Snowflake
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Qrious elevates to Premier tier partner status with Snowflake, driving a shift towards data and cloud computing solutions in aiding DX.
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BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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ciena
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undersea cables
BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.