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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

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Weebit and EMASS reveal ReRAM edge AI advancements
3 days ago
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iot
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cleantech
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collaboration
Weebit Nano and EMASS have announced a partnership to explore ReRAM technology for enhanced energy efficiency in edge AI computing.
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EYDS acquires Kreatif to boost Microsoft tech services
3 days ago
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crm
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digital transformation
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erp
EY Digital Solutions has acquired Kreatif, enhancing its Microsoft Dynamics 365 capabilities in Indonesia and Asean, adding 114 professionals to its team.
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Vertiv to showcase innovations at Data Centre World 2025
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Vertiv is set to sponsor the VIP Lounge at Data Centre World 2025, showcasing innovations in liquid cooling tailored for AI and high-density computing.
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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
3 days ago
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edutech
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mfa
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cybersecurity
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Advanced persistent threats rise by 74% in 2024 report
3 days ago
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A recent Kaspersky report reveals a concerning 74% rise in advanced persistent threats within companies, affecting over 25% of organisations this year.
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Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
3 days ago
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it training
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isaca
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it professionals
European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.
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Arlo & SmartThings enhance home security partnership
3 days ago
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iot
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smart home
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data privacy
Arlo Technologies expands its partnership with Samsung SmartThings to enhance home security, introducing advanced features like AI object detection this spring.
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Women in tech share insights ahead of International Women's Day
3 days ago
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software development
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women in technology
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iwd
In anticipation of International Women’s Day, women at Assured Data Protection shared insights on mentorship, learning, and inclusivity in tech careers.
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UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud
3 days ago
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credit card fraud
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money laundering
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fraud
Reports indicate a staggering 63% rise in the misuse of savings accounts for fraud in the UK last year, outpacing a 12% increase in current accounts.
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MSP report forecasts growth in revenue & cybersecurity
3 days ago
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saas
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dr
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data analytics
N-able's latest MSP Horizons Report reveals a buoyant outlook for the managed services sector, with 59% of providers expecting revenue growth of 20% by 2025.
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Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
3 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.
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IBC selects eight projects for 2025 media innovation
3 days ago
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uc
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digital twins
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ai
IBC has unveiled eight projects for its 2025 Media Innovation Programme, collaborating with firms like Verizon and BT to tackle key media technology challenges.
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DoiT announces USD $250m fund to boost AI automation
3 days ago
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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finops
DoiT has unveiled a USD $250 million fund to propel AI-driven automation in cloud operations, enhancing efficiency as businesses migrate to the public cloud.
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Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation
3 days ago
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Red Hat and Orange have teamed up to bolster Orange's international networks, implementing a cloud-native telco infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
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Forrester highlights AI benefits & challenges in OSS use
3 days ago
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open source
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ai
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collaboration
Forrester has unveiled two reports analysing the benefits and hurdles of open-source software in AI, highlighting cost and governance as key challenges.
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New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
3 days ago
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uc
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it training
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cx
A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.
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Accenture highlights AI autonomy in Technology Vision 2025
3 days ago
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robots
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digital transformation
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cx
Accenture's Technology Vision 2025 report unveils AI's transformative potential, highlighting trust as key to leveraging its capabilities for businesses.
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NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
3 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
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Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
3 days ago
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utilities
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illion
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financial services
A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.
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Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
3 days ago
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hcm
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property market
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cushman & wakefield
Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.