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 1
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Yesterday
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cloud services
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public cloud
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aws
MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals
Yesterday
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it training
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud
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ml
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digital banking
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ai
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.
Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
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nfc
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authentication
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sharpend
SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.
SAS unveils industry-specific AI models to transform business solutions
Yesterday
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ai
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productivity
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sas
SAS is set to revolutionise business operations with industry-specific AI models designed for swift implementation and maximum productivity.
MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience
Yesterday
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.
SecurityBridge teams up with Taciti for advanced SAP security solutions
Yesterday
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sap
SecurityBridge partners with Taciti Consulting to enhance SAP security, merging real-time threat monitoring and vulnerability management.
SiteMinder deepens partnership with Trip.com amidst Chinese travel boom
Yesterday
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paas
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iaas
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travel
SiteMinder bolsters partnership with global OTA, Trip.com, amid increased demand from the outbound Chinese travel market.
Nasuni named among top-5 hybrid cloud storage solutions
Yesterday
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cloud services
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dr
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storage
Nasuni secures two top-five endorsements from industry analyst firm DCIG, demonstrating the growing preference for software-defined storage solutions.
Over half of enterprises investing in Generative AI
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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ai
More than 50% of enterprises are investing in Generative AI to facilitate integration and automation, enhancing productivity and customer experience.
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Yesterday
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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social engineering
Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.
Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Yesterday
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ai
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telstra
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digital adoption
Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.
Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Yesterday
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ai
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employment
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ai adoption
Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows
Yesterday
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gsma
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asia
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esim
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology doubles in 2023, led by North American demand, with adoption rates surging in Asia and Western Europe.
Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
Yesterday
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ai
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lenovo
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financial services
Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.
UK financial leaders embracing AI, new study reveals
Yesterday
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ai
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automation
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finance
New research reveals that 95% of UK financial leaders are embracing or exploring AI integration in operations, despite job loss concerns due to automation.
Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
Yesterday
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.
Wakam launches UK subsidiary with FCA & PRA approval
Yesterday
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insurance
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insurtech
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fca
Insurer Wakam launches its UK subsidiary, Wakam UK Limited, signalling a major expansion feat in the heavily regulated market.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Yesterday
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microsoft
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cloud security
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring
2 days ago
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casb
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cybersecurity
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elections
Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
Baidam Solutions, Google partners for cybersecurity diversity
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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google
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brisbane
Brisbane's Baidam Solutions and Google partner up to boost representation in the cybersecurity sector, fostering diversity and reaching out to underrepresented communities globally.
Alphinity & CSIRO launch Responsible AI framework for investing
2 days ago
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ai
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investment
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csiro
Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.
Progress boosts AI capabilities in latest Sitefinity edition
2 days ago
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ecm
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martech
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cdp
Progress ramps up AI capabilities in the latest edition of Sitefinity, offering tools to refine audience segmentation and increase content relevancy.
Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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workflow automation
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insurance
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.