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 21
Harness unveils new AI features for cloud cost optimisation
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Harness reveals three new AI-powered features—Cloud Asset Governance, Commitment Orchestrator, and Cluster Orchestrator.
UK adults online for 76% of waking hours, study finds
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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social media
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digital age
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research
New research by Bionic reveals the average UK adult spends 76% of waking hours online, highlighting concerns of excessive screen time and health impacts.
63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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application security
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developers
A Checkmarx study shows 63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks in the past two years, with open-source software posing major risks.
SoftServe study shows global gap in generative AI success
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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ai
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skills gap
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oil and gas
While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.
Runtime security challenges for geo-distributed businesses
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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breach prevention
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open source
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containers
A new report finds 85% of container developers experienced cyber incidents related to containers or Kubernetes within the last year.
Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
Mobile app security survey reveals robust consumer demand
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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fraud
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mobile apps
Survey reveals a dramatic rise in consumer demand for mobile app security, fraud prevention, and privacy measures, with 99.5% of users seeking robust protections.
Survey reveals CFO-accountant divide on financial transformation
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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collaboration
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cfo
A FloQast survey reveals 60% of accountants and CFOs don't prioritise financial transformation, highlighting a gap in understanding despite its critical role.
NTT DATA & Zebra partner to propel Private 5G adoption
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies form a strategic partnership to enhance 5G device innovation and drive the adoption of Private 5G networks.
NetApp launches AI-driven ransomware protection for businesses
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
NetApp rolls out AI-driven ransomware protection, boasting 99% detection and zero false positives, as ransomware attacks spike by 32%.
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
Employers increasingly adopt AI for hiring, emphasize soft skills
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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recruitment
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employee retention
Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.
Robotic Marketer launches AI-driven marketing programme for SMEs
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ai
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mitel
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oracle
Robotic Marketer launches Come Market Your Business with Me, designed to streamline marketing for Australian small businesses using AI.
Vertiv launches eco-friendly Liebert PDX-PAM cooling units for EMEA
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
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vertiv
Vertiv debuts eco-friendly Liebert PDX-PAM units, using R513A refrigerant to significantly cut GWP by 70%, boosting data centre efficiency and sustainability.
Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital transformation
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sales
A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.
Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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ddos
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application security
Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.
Zellis launches HCM AIR with AI real-time payroll features
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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low-code
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ai
Zellis launches HCM AIR, integrating AI and real-time payroll to transform HR and payroll services in the UK and Ireland.
Snapchat unveils new safety features to protect young users
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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nz
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search
Snapchat unveils new safety features to combat sextortion and bullying, ensuring young users in New Zealand and beyond are better protected online.
BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.
Generative AI to dominate business decisions by 2025
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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business success
Generative AI to dominate enterprise decision-making by 2025, Stratio BD's survey reveals, but accuracy and security concerns stall full-scale implementation.