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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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NCS & Google Cloud unite for AI transformation in APAC
Yesterday
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ai
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partnerships
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public sector
NCS and Google Cloud form strategic partnership to boost AI-led transformation across APAC's public and private sectors.
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Adobe predicts 2024 dominant creative trends in new report
Yesterday
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gaming
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vr
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adobe
Adobe's 2024 Creative Trends Report reveals four key themes set to influence digital content, including photography and social media.
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Cisco reaches goal of impacting one billion lives early
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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data science
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cybersecurity
Cisco surpasses its goal of positively affecting one billion lives globally through its technology, a year ahead of schedule.
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Landmark study unmasks potential threat of AI voices
Yesterday
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customers
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scams
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fraud
Landmark study by Ringover has revealed a majority of people can't distinguish between real and AI-generated voices.
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Australians face 'awkward tax' due to reluctance in asking for repayments
Yesterday
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paypal
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tax
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features
Aussies losing out financially during festive season due to 'awkward tax', an unwillingness to ask for owed money.
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AI propels European businesses towards increasing smart video adoption
3 days ago
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ai
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cx
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investment
AI is increasingly driving businesses across Europe to adopt smart video use, with numerous sectors recognising AI's potential impact.
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Study finds over half of of users unsatisfied with AI tools
3 days ago
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ai
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user interface
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study
Over half of corporate research professionals are displeased with AI tools, requiring more than just chat functions, says study.
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Australians fearful of app failures disrupting Christmas
3 days ago
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apps
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cisco appdynamics
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transactions
A recent survey reveals Australians worry over potential app failures disrupting their Christmas celebrations in 2023.
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Alert anxiety hits workers over constant out-of-hours notifications
3 days ago
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collaboration
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business
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apps
Out-of-hours notifications are causing 'alert anxiety' in UK workers, with the problem especially acute among younger generations.
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Deposco unveils top eCommerce & retail trends for 2024
3 days ago
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social media
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quality
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predictions
Deposco Europe’s Will Lovatt predicts 'zero consumer' behaviour, eCommerce growth, social media impact and tech advancements will dominate 2024 retail trends.
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OutSystems forecasts top tech trends for CIOs in 2024
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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low-code
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ai
OutSystems' Joe Ghattas predicts generative AI, increased business efficiency, and AI integration in development as top 2024 CIO trends.
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Managers call for more AI use despite underutilisation
3 days ago
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ai
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us
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talent attraction
Despite nearly 70% of managers advocating for greater use of artificial intelligence, only 23% utilise it, a Beamery study reveals.
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Zoom looks to enhance CX with AI-powered refinements
3 days ago
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crm
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contact centre
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cx
Zoom is set to enhance its AI-powered customer experience suite, improving services for businesses of all sizes.
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Microsoft Surface repairs now available nationwide in NZ
3 days ago
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microsoft
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wellington
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nz
Broken screens and other minor defects can now be rectified nationwide by repair technicians based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.
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UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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it automation
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ai
IT leaders in the UK are facing significant skill gaps in strategic thinking, AI and business acumen, a new Red Hat study reveals.
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ManageEngine reveals organisational IT trends for 2024
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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workflow automation
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enterprise
Rajesh Ganesan, ManageEngine President, gives five predictions for 2024 technology trends, highlighting privacy, LLMs, and orchestration.
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Survey reveals security concerns over GenAI use in ANZ
3 days ago
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japan
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zscaler
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nz
A new survey has revealed 97% of firms across Australia and New Zealand use GenAI tools, however, 85% view them as potential security risks.
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Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023
3 days ago
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windows
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kaspersky
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mfa
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.
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Surge in e-commerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods
3 days ago
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online
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sales
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piracy
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.
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Public sector has misplaced confidence in cybersecurity
3 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Public sector organisations display an alarming overconfidence in their cybersecurity abilities, a Check Point survey has revealed.
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LF Energy unveils new open source projects for energy transition
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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power / energy
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climate change
LF Energy introduces five open-source projects for digital energy technologies, bolstering efforts towards energy transition.
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Toqio transformation: From SaaS portal to embedded finance platform
3 days ago
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saas
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development
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financial services
Toqio has transitioned from a SaaS portal to an adaptable embedded finance platform, aiming to bolster corporate financial stability.
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IT leaders concerned over AI implementation & process optimisation
3 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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innovation
A new study from Celonis reveals 72% of IT leaders fear process deficiencies could disrupt successful artificial intelligence implementation.
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SAS outlines predictions for AI's role across sectors
3 days ago
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vr
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ai
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insurance
SAS details twelve predictions for AI's impact across various sectors, including finance and healthcare, by 2024.