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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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Cirrus Logic joins Intel & Microsoft in immersive audio laptop venture
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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microsoft
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sustainability
Cirrus Logic, Intel and Microsoft collaborate on a new PC reference design with features to optimise immersive audio.
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2024 to drive privacy transformations, predicts Kaspersky
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
Kaspersky forecasts a transformation in privacy landscape in 2024, with AI wearables stirring privacy debates, and AR/VR setting fresh norms.
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Dotz Nano secures $12 million for carbon capture tech
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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technology funding
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funding
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capital raising
Dotz Nano secures up to A$12m aimed at further developing and commercialising their innovative carbon capture technology, DOTZearth.
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Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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genai
Generative AI is fuelling sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, prompting organisations to adopt stringent controls.
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Australian firms ramping up AI adoption across sectors
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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ai models
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solar power
Australian businesses are increasingly adopting AI to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors including health, media, and mining.
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Broadband Forum ushers in next-gen network operations
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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network management
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automation
Broadband Forum has ushered in next-generation network operations with the introduction of TR-477 and MR-477 standards.
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Online privacy changes may hike Australian eCommerce prices
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Impending alterations to online privacy practices could inflate Australian e-commerce prices by up to 25 per cent.
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Qualtrics leads in Gartner VoC Magic Quadrant amidst AI push
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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cartech
Qualtrics dominates Gartner's 2024 VoC Magic Quadrant again, following a $500m investment allocated for future-proofing with AI innovations.
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Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.
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HCLTech bags Top Employer title in 26 countries for 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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learning
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top employers institute
Global tech firm HCLTech secures Top Employer status in 26 countries for 2024, lauded for outstanding HR practices.
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UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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edutech
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ai
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healthtech
The UK government earmarks £100m for more agile AI regulation to bolster the country's tech sphere, enhancing understanding and leveraging of AI's potential.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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national security
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sensitive information
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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Medallia unveils AI breakthroughs for personalised CX
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Medallia reveals four AI innovations at its Experience 24 conference, offering game-changing methods of personalising customer and employee experiences.
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Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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fintech
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quantum computing
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regulation
Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
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Prophecy International & SOFTEL Communications announce strategic AI alliance
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Prophecy International partners with SOFTEL Communications to integrate emite analytics with SOFTEL's AI, significantly enhancing CX.
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UK tech SMEs investing in young talent despite tough economy
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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recruitment
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investment
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skills gap
Despite financial challenges, 69% of UK tech SMEs invest in young talent via low-cost recruitment, showing optimism and resilience.
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Digital signage boosts productivity & engagement – study
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
Workplace digital signage significantly boosts productivity and enhances engagement among deskless workers, suggests a study by ScreenCloud and Google ChromeOS.
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'New year, new threats' warns cybersecurity CTO in UK
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
As holiday season cyber threats increase, CTO of Espria, Dave Adamson, highlights the crucial need for businesses to tighten security.
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Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.
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NCS named leader in IDC MarketScape Cloud Services
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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cloud migration
NCS is celebrated as leading contender in IDC MarketScape's Asia Pacific Cloud Professional Services 2023-2024.