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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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IT professionals feel ill-prepared for emerging threats
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security alliance
Survey reveals IT and security professionals feel ill-prepared to tackle emerging threats, stressing the need for improved visibility in cloud environments.
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Syniti boosts enterprise data management with acquisition
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Syniti acquires Proceed Group's Rightsizer software to enhance its enterprise data management offerings, aiming to simplify SAP migrations.
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BillingPlatform named Leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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analyst report
BillingPlatform has been recognised as a Technology Leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions for its platform capabilities and significant annual growth.
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Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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flexible work
Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.
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Pawsey Centre integrates NVIDIA tech for quantum computing
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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quantum computing
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software development
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cpu
Pawsey plans to use NVIDIA's CUDA Quantum platform and Grace Hopper Superchips to expedite its quantum computing initiatives and research.
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UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cyber threats
UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.
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Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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martech
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data privacy
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ai
Leading tech firms including Adobe, Amazon and Google commit to battling the misleading use of AI in global elections at Munich Security Conference.
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Global surge in DDoS attacks causes dire financial consequences
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
A new report indicates a rise in global Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks in 2023, with attack durations soaring 400%.
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Sekuro launches Zero Trust Strategy service on AWS Marketplace
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
Sekuro has become the first to offer Zero Trust Strategy services on Amazon Web Services Marketplace, in collaboration with leading vendors.
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Cyber Scheme unveils new IoT security testing course
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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it training
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iot
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cybersecurity
The Cyber Scheme launches comprehensive IoT/ICS security testing training course, targeting beginner-intermediate professionals.
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Canon UK expands i-SENSYS line with high-performance printers
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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data protection
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power / energy
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cleantech
Canon UK fortifies its i-SENSYS and i-SENSYS X A4 printer range with six new models, delivering improved scanning performance.
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Australian AI startup Marqo secures $12.5m in funding
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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api
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genai
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ai
Marqo secures $12.5m in Series A funding to further the adoption of its pioneering vector search platform and accelerate commercial growth.
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Qlik achieves Protected level IRAP status for public sector
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Qlik attains Protected level assessment from Australia's IRAP, furthering its capability to aid government and regulated sectors in AI-powered DX.
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Battleface & insurance.com.au unveil travel collaboration
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Travel insurance revolution on the horizon as industry pioneers, battleface and insurance.com.au, unveil game-changing partnership.
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Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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Orro secures Liquid IT in first overseas expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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uc
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Australian digital infrastructure provider Orro makes its first international move by acquiring New Zealand-based Liquid IT.
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Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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it automation
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partner programmes
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distributors
Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.
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Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike extend cyber tech partnership to Southeast Asia
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor expands its partnership with CrowdStrike to Southeast Asia, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings in the region.
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Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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aiops
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cleantech
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sustainability
Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
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Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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ai
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cleantech
Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.