About Shannon
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 20
Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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asia pacific
New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
UK finance leaders prioritise tech, AI to drive productivity
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
The 2024 Yooz survey reveals that finance leaders globally are prioritising technology use, cash flow optimisation, and reducing overheads.
UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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labour party
Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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cdp
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martech
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ai
Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
Gen Z shows more optimism & plans to spend big in Q4
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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gen z
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black friday
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millennials
Gen Z's optimism and spending power spike in UNiDAYS report, highlighting a shift in mood and loyalty trends for the year's final quarter. Brands, take note!.
APAC software market set to grow by more than 10% in 2024
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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martech
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cx
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ai
The APAC software industry is projected to grow by 10.3% in 2024, with major investments in cloud, security, and IT finance management, says Forrester.
Vultr report reveals AI maturity drives business performance
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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digital transformation
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public cloud
A new report by Vultr reveals 72% of enterprises are advancing in AI adoption, correlating AI maturity with enhanced business performance across sectors.
Report reveals digital transformation trends in procurement
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cleantech
A new State of Source-to-Pay Digitization report reveals procurement leaders prioritising data and AI for future innovations.
Report reveals reliance on memory-unsafe languages in OSS projects
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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australian signals directorate
A new cybersecurity report reveals that 52% of critical open-source projects rely on memory-unsafe programming languages, posing significant security risks.
Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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facebook
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instagram
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youtube
A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.
One in five healthcare professionals use generative AI tools
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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veritas
Nearly 20% of healthcare professionals regularly use generative AI like Chat GPT, yet over half lack formal guidance from employers.
Māori tech enterprises see growth but face workforce challenges
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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dei
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ai
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nztech
The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.
NinjaOne launches new global channel partner program
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edr
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partner programmes
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xdr
NinjaOne unveils a global channel partner program, NinjaOne Now, following a USD $231.5 million Series C funding round to boost growth for partners and enhance customer success.
AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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it training
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hcm
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ai
Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.
Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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investment
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censuswide
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collaboration
Digital incidents have surged by 41% in Australia. PagerDuty's research reveals gaps in automation aggravate financial and operational pressures.
Singtel, Hitachi Digital collaborate for AI-powered Industry 4.0
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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uc
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devops
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edge computing
Singtel and Hitachi Digital partner to boost enterprise digital transformation, deploying AI and 5G through Singtel’s Paragon platform.
UK election impact on tech sectors critical – industry
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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quantum computing
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ai
The upcoming UK General Election is set to influence pivotal sectors, with industry leaders urging strategic investments in the NHS and technology to ensure sustainable growth.
Lenovo launches new AI solutions & services in partnership with NVIDIA
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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ai
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digital realty
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nvidia
Lenovo has unveiled new enterprise AI solutions in partnership with NVIDIA, aimed at enhancing AI development and energy efficiency across various sectors.
Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.
AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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uc
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supply chain systems
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ai
Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.