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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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Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Jamf partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to boost cloud and AI solutions on Azure. Jamf Pro to be available on Azure Marketplace by late 2024.
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New Relic named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 12th year
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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New Relic has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, continuing its unmatched streak since 2012.
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Getty Images unveils faster AI with NVIDIA partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Getty Images unveils new partnership with NVIDIA to launch a faster AI model, doubling speed and enhancing quality.
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NEXTDC opens pioneering data centre in Darwin with Vocus
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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NEXTDC, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus, has launched a new data centre in Darwin, aimed at boosting regional tech capabilities.
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Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.
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Dell and Nutanix unveil new hybrid cloud solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Dell Technologies and Nutanix have launched Dell XC Plus, a new hybrid cloud solution, aiming to streamline management and enhance performance with AI and machine learning.
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Pure Storage joins Ultra Ethernet Consortium for AI & HPC push
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Pure Storage joins the Ultra Ethernet Consortium to develop advanced AI and HPC networking solutions, enhancing Ethernet technology for enterprise use.
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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
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UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.
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Amplitude named Leader in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Amplitude earns top spot in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions, excelling in 11 criteria including advanced experimentation and pricing.
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Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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GenAI raises security concerns for APAC organisations
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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The rise of generative AI in APAC is met with security apprehensions, with 41% of organisations viewing it as a threat, according to a Forrester Consulting study for Tenable.
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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.
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AI revolution transforming UK SMEs' finance operations
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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AI adoption is rapidly transforming finance operations in UK SMEs, with 44% planning to integrate AI into their accounting functions.
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Australian retailers hit by surge in fraud amid cost crisis
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Australian retailers are facing a surge in returns fraud amid economic hardship. Loop reports 60% of retailers affected.
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.
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Paymentology first to connect Mastercard Cloud Edge across clouds
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Paymentology has achieved a milestone by connecting to Mastercard's Cloud Edge, becoming the first to do so via multiple cloud providers.