About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 42
Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.
Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study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A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges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An international study reveals that 94% of New Zealand's financial leaders struggle to extract insights from outdated data, hindering AI adoption.
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.
Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.
Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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productivity
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engineering
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gig economy
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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martech
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
Endava expands partnership with Google Cloud across APAC
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
Endava has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to offer tailored AI, cloud modernisation, and app migration services across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threat
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation for AI in the legal industry, with 48% of firm lawyers and 50% of in-house lawyers advocating against government intervention, per Thomson Reuters.
Applexus Technologies acquires Absoft to enhance SAP services
Fri, 31st May 2024
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hcm
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supply chain
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cloud services
Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.
UK excels in customer satisfaction & IT service delivery
Thu, 9th May 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
Freshworks report reveals generative AI impact on UK business performance, boasting of rapid customer response times and high satisfaction scores.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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martech
Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.
Banks accelerate AI innovation with surge in new patents & investments
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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ai
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patents
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bank of canada
The banking industry is seeing a significant acceleration in AI innovation, with a rise in new patents and research publications.
Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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hcm
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supply chain
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agentic ai
The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.