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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 61

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Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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ai
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customer service
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workplace culture
Research reveals the key role of interpersonal relationships for success in the tech industry and challenging notions of AI dominance.
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Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it spending
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cyber threats
The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
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Indosat to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform for AI shift
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison gears up to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform, aiming to revolutionise the use of AI in Indonesia.
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Cloudflare, Kyndryl bolster alliance for network transformation
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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partner programmes
Cloudflare and Kyndryl upgrade their partnership to a Global Strategic Alliance, enhancing their mission to modernise enterprise infrastructure.
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Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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d-link
Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.
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BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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digital banking
BioCatch has joined forces with Google Cloud to combat soaring financial cybercrime in Southeast Asia with real-time biometric intelligence solutions.
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AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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llms
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ai
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
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AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.
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ServiceNow unveils Washington D.C. with advanced GenAI tech
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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it automation
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rpa
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genai
ServiceNow unveils its latest platform release, Washington D.C., packed with innovative features and enhancements to revolutionise enterprise workflows.
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Arrow Electronics unveils AI tool to boost efficiency of cloud management
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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ai security
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ai
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microsoft
Arrow Electronics launches AI companion Assistant for its channel partners, utilising Microsoft Azure AI to enhance cloud service delivery.
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Porsche eBike boosts IT efficiency with Freshworks
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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ai agents
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copilots
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optimization
Porsche eBike bolsters its IT efficiency, harnessing Freshworks' AI-enabled business software for streamlined services.
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ISB Global records massive surge in revenue growth
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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software
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isb global
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revenue
UK waste management software provider ISB Global reports a significant 43% surge in revenue in 2023, driven by growth in its customer base.
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Medallia secures top spot in Gartner's VoC platforms ranking
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Medallia secures prime position for the third year in a row in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Voice of Customer platforms, backed by a £750 million investment.
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Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Samsung Heavy Industries and Fortinet partnership to strengthen maritime cybersecurity amid new mandatory requirements.
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Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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sky
Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.
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Cloudflare & Kyndryl enhance tech partnership in global alliance
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Cloudflare and Kyndryl elevate their tech partnership with a Global Strategic Alliance, aiming to modernise enterprise infrastructures.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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biometrics
HID's 2024 State of Security Industry Report reveals key trends including mobile identification increment and widespread Multi-Factor Authentication.
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ControlUp unveils Secure DX designed for endpoint device security
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
ControlUp unveils Secure DX to bolster the security of endpoint devices in the wake of increasing cyber threats in remote and hybrid work settings.
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Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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malware
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uc
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phishing
Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.