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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 23

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Australian shoppers lose brand loyalty in CPG industry shift
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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loyalty programmes
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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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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storage
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cleantech
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sustainability
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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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it training
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cx
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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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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ebay
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funding
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capital raising
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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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iot
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digital entertainment
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ai models
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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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analyst report
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automation
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applications
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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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edutech
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support
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ncsc
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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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multi-cloud
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digital payments
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aerospike
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
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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saas
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devops
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data analytics
The on-premises enterprise agility platform is designed to enhance global team collaboration while ensuring data sovereignty and security.
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Zendesk launches outcome-based pricing model for AI agents
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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zendesk
Zendesk launches an outcome-based pricing model for its AI agents, aligning costs with resolved issues to enhance transparency and ensure tangible returns.
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Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
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Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.
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TCS and Primark extend partnership for IT transformation
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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intelligent automation
Tata Consultancy Services extends its partnership with Primark in a five-year deal to transform the fashion retailer’s IT systems.
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Kaspersky enhances SIEM capabilities with major platform update
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest SIEM update enhances threat detection with advanced features like multi-cluster search, DNS Analytics, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
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Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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communication
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children
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family
New research by Life360 reveals over 50% of UK parents find September's back-to-school period highly stressful, with children ignoring calls cited as a key concern.
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Poll: data quality remains top issue for data engineers
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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ai
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engineering
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integration
Data quality issues top the list of frustrations for data engineers, according to a Pipeliner survey. New tool aims to streamline pipeline creation and boost productivity.
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Logpoint partners with Advitum to bolster Swedish cybersecurity
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint and Advitum join forces to improve Swedish cybersecurity, aiming to provide enhanced protection, threat detection, and compliance.
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F5 & Intel join forces to boost AI security & performance
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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iot
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digital entertainment
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ai models
F5 and Intel team up to bolster the security and efficiency of AI applications, integrating Intel’s IPUs and OpenVINO toolkit with F5’s NGINX Plus.