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 14
UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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dei
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gender diversity
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gender equality
New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.
Westcon-Comstor expands AWS Marketplace across EMEA
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor has expanded its AWS Marketplace programme across EMEA to enhance partner engagement amid growing demand in Europe and the Middle East.
Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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genai
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ai
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ml
A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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b2b
The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
Australia's ASRS climate reporting: A strategic opportunity
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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dei
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risk & compliance
Australia's new climate reporting standards challenge businesses to reinvent strategies, with experts urging a proactive approach to achieve lasting benefits.
Australian CFOs concerned about AI value in investment
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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investment
A survey reveals Australian CFOs are uneasy about AI's ROI, with 77% deeming their organisations ineffective in realising its potential.
Cequence Security launches comprehensive API security services
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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saas
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data protection
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digital transformation
Cequence Security has launched new API Security Assessment Services to enhance organisational security by providing insights into API risks and vulnerabilities.
Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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software development
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acs
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r&d
A report calls for urgent reforms in Australia's ICT procurement policies to bolster local tech firms and align with strategies from key trading partners.
Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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smb
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mental health
A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.
PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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ai
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finops
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microsoft
PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.
Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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edutech
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samsung
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edtech
Samsung Electronics Singapore has partnered with Challenger Technologies, Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to enhance AI-powered digital classroom experiences.
Australians express mixed feelings on AI in workplaces
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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it training
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data privacy
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ai
A recent EY report reveals mixed feelings among Australians about AI in the workplace, with 52% supporting automation but concerns over job security widespread.
Banks struggle to harness full potential of cloud tech
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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rpa
A new report reveals traditional banks struggle to leverage cloud investments effectively, contrasting with fintechs that prioritise sales growth.
Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.
Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
Snowflake unveils AI advancements for enterprise efficiency
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Snowflake has unveiled AI advancements aimed at enhancing enterprise data processing, enabling rapid deployment of trusted conversational applications.
Top global consumer trends for 2025: report insights
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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genai
Euromonitor International's latest report reveals five key consumer trends for 2025, highlighting shifts in spending and sustainability amid evolving habits.
Marketing faces a transformative AI-driven future by 2025
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
The marketing sector is set for a major overhaul in 2025, with a shift towards advanced technology and AI reshaping operations and strategies.
ServiceNow unveils new AI & governance features on platform
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
ServiceNow unveils innovative generative AI features for its Now Platform, including multilingual support and AI governance tools, to enhance global collaboration.
Nearly half of AI marketing efforts fail to meet goals
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New research reveals that while 73% of companies have adopted AI in marketing, only 52% are achieving expected business value, posing significant challenges.