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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 2

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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
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NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
3 days ago
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ai
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censuswide
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data classification
A new study by ActiveOps highlights that 94% of financial operations leaders in New Zealand struggle to extract meaningful insights from their data, hindering effective AI adoption.
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Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
3 days ago
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
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Aerospike sees 51% revenue boost in Q2 2024 with AI demand
3 days ago
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paas
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iaas
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ai
Aerospike reports a 51% revenue surge in Q2 2024, fuelled by rising demand for scalable AI solutions and bolstered by a $114m investment.
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Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
3 days ago
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uc
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data privacy
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ai
Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
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Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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investment
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automation
Moneybox has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliation processes amid a 43% growth in assets.
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Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management
3 days ago
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transparency
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funding
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software
Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.
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Aconso partners with Veritas Prime to debut in UK market
3 days ago
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
aconso teams up with Veritas Prime UK to bring automated digital HR management to the UK, expanding aconso's European reach.
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Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
4 days ago
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fintechs
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apac
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banking industry
Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
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Australian shoppers lose brand loyalty in CPG industry shift
4 days ago
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loyalty programmes
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australian
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revenue
New SAP Emarsys research reveals 62% of Australian shoppers aren't loyal to consumer-packaged goods brands, urging brands to innovate consumer engagement strategies.
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Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops in performance, efficiency
4 days ago
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storage
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cleantech
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data management
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops ENERGY STAR's NVSS Disk Online 4 category for performance and energy efficiency, marking a crucial win for sustainable tech.
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Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders
4 days ago
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cx
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it training
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martech
Salesforce report reveals 87% of Singaporean C-suite executives rank generative AI among their top three priorities, urging rapid organisational adoption.
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Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round
5 days ago
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ebay
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funding
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smes
eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.
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Red Badger & Civo join forces to drive cloud innovation
5 days ago
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private cloud
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devops
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digital transformation
Red Badger teams up with Civo to provide innovative, scalable cloud-native solutions, aiming to revolutionise digital transformation with Kubernetes-powered tech.
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F5 collaborates with Intel to boost AI service security & delivery
5 days ago
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iot
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digital entertainment
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intel
F5 and Intel collaborate to fortify AI services with enhanced security and performance, integrating NGINX Plus and OpenVINO toolkit for scalable AI deployment.
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Kissflow recognised in Gartner Hype Cycle 2024 Reports
6 days ago
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gartner
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analyst report
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automation
Kissflow has been named a Sample Vendor for no-code platforms in three 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle reports, highlighting its prowess in business app development.
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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
6 days ago
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dr
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
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Cybersecurity gaps in New Zealand SMEs highlighted by NCSC
6 days ago
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edutech
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nz
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support
A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.
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Aerospike & Mindgate partner to enhance India’s digital payments
6 days ago
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multi-cloud
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digital payments
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india
Aerospike and Mindgate Solutions announce a partnership to revolutionise India's digital payment systems, promising a 25% increase in transaction throughput.
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Broadcom launches Rally Anywhere to boost enterprise agility
6 days ago
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devops
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data analytics
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saas
The on-premises enterprise agility platform is designed to enhance global team collaboration while ensuring data sovereignty and security.