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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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MSI unveils AI-powered laptops & handhelds at IFA 2024
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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MSI debuts AI-powered gaming and business laptops at IFA 2024, featuring cutting-edge Intel and AMD processors. New Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld also revealed.
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Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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customers
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optus
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vodafone
The ACCC has greenlit Vodafone's regional network sharing deal, set to expand coverage from 96% to 98.4% of Australians and double its geographical reach by 2025.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ai
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data classification
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financial services
A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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cx
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cdp
Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, integrating seamlessly with its existing Professional Services Cloud to enhance collaboration across departments.
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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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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
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ai
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data classification
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censuswide
An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.
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Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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software
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transparency
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funding
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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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fintech
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banking
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aryza group
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
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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ecommerce
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loyalty programmes
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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virtualisation
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private cloud
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devops
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.