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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.

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TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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cleantech
The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.
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Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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construction
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geographic information system
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agriculture
The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
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THE ICONIC partners with Google AI to transform shopping
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
THE ICONIC is teaming up with Google Cloud to revolutionise its online shopping, introducing advanced AI features for a more personalised customer experience.
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Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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soc
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edr
Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.
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Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ecm
The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.
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Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report by PagerDuty reveals that 87% of Australian executives foresee major IT outages and stress the importance of automation to mitigate disruptions.
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Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
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Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
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SmartBear wins 2025 IoT award for enterprise solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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iot
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visibility
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automation
SmartBear has triumphed with the 2025 IoT Innovation Award for Enterprise Solution of the Year, marking its fifth successive win for the API Hub.
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HighPoint unveils engineering services for tech sectors
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edge computing
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casb
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cloud services
HighPoint Technologies has unveiled its new Engineering Services, offering tailored solutions for NVMe, SAS/SATA, and USB storage interfaces to enhance product development.
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Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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transparency
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millennials
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gen z
A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.
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Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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api
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
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KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
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AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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iot
The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
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HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce management
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.
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Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
A new survey reveals overwhelming public support in Singapore for AI agents in government services, with 98% of respondents willing to embrace the technology.
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Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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recruitment
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employment
A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.
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Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising eCommerce and smart analytics.
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Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
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F5 unveils AI assistant to enhance app security oversight
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
F5 has unveiled an AI-powered assistant to aid SecOps and NetOps teams in securing applications across increasingly complex hybrid networks.