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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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AUCloud to invest $30m in acquisitions for expansion
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cloud services
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venn it
AUCloud, a recognised cybersecurity provider, plans to utilise $30m for strategic acquisitions, aiming to expand its business and achieve profitability by 2025.
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Quorum Cyber shines in Microsoft Security Excellence Awards
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
UK-based Quorum Cyber gains double-finalist status in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards, forging its reputation in international cybersecurity.
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Stale & cloned data hindering generative AI adoption
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cloud services
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data governance
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data security
Despite viewing generative AI as a competitive edge, only 9% of business leaders have fully implemented it, hampered by stagnant and duplicated data.
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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
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cryptocurrency
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insurance
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telecommunications
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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Felix mobile battles eco-friendly cost myths, expands into Coles
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climate change
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mobile plan
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queensland
Felix mobile counters the belief of 88% of Australians that sustainable choices are pricier by expanding into Coles supermarkets.
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Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle
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cx
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nz
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growth
Contrary to popular belief, New Zealand's small retailers are poised for growth, whilst medium-sized businesses may struggle.
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Selector unveils enhanced AIOps platform with GenAI
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devops
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financial institutions
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observability
AIOps startup, Selector, unveils its Spring 2024 product with features like GenAI and advanced full-stack monitoring.
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AI & student feedback focus at London education conference
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ai
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higher education
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london
The annual Student Voices in Higher Education Conference explores AI's influence on student feedback and institutional success at BMA House,.
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Payments Innovation Jury highlights global payment shift
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cryptocurrency
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regulation
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payments
The 2024 Payments Innovation Jury report notes damaging effects of major cryptocurrency failures on global market confidence.
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IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report
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iot
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cybersecurity
IoT Analytics' Spring 2024 report reveals key trends, including the coalescence of AI and IoT, driving a projected 17% compound growth of the $236bn IoT market till 2030.
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Copyright infringement risks impacting GenAI adoption
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data management
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intellectual property
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gartner
Rising costs of intellectual property protection could hamper the adoption of generative AI and impact returns by 2026.
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ALET partnership hailed 'Best Talent Developer' for second year
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aws
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data centre world
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cbre
ALET UTCs and Partners' initiative tackling the digital infrastructure sector's talent shortage wins its second Best Talent Developer award.
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KPMG, Stone & Chalk launch third Future Technology programme
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guidance
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stone & chalk
KPMG Australia and Stone and Chalk launch new instalment of their Future Technology Program, leveraging start-ups to promote innovative workforce technologies.
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Untapped potential in payroll improves business resilience
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compliance
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australian bureau of statistics
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workforce management
Research reveals untapped potential in payroll systems to provide strategic insights for business confidence amid tough economic conditions in Australia.
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SQREEM Technologies acquires Melbourne's Trade Indy
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ai
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digital advertising
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global expansion
Singapore's SQREEM Technologies acquires Melbourne's Trade Indy, pioneering a high precision, cookie-free audience targeting .
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First AWS Builder Studio launched in Melbourne's Amazon office
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aws
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iot
Amazon Web Services debuts its first AWS Builder Studio in Melbourne, boosting the digital transformation journey for businesses across APAC.
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ASUS announces winners of 2023 Business Partner Awards
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asus
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asi solutions
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customer service
ASUS reveals winners of the 2023 ASUS Business Partner Awards, recognising Australian partners for their contributions.
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Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions
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network security
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soc
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physical security
Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to deliver pioneering cybersecurity training, targeting 100 female Year 10 students.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
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inflation
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salaries
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employment
Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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Griffin secures $24m funding to launch as full bank in UK
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fintech
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carbon footprint
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banking
UK fintech firm Griffin successfully secures $24m funding and green light from PRA and FCA, becoming a fully operational bank.
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Ripjar unveils Compliance CoPilot for risk monitoring
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ml
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money laundering
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financial crime
London's Ripjar launches Compliance CoPilot, an AI-risk management assistant, aiming to revolutionise threat monitoring.
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Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
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scams
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netsafe
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nz
Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.
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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
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ai
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global economy
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london
Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
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European consumers seek flexible return policies – study
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inflation
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consumers
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fraud prevention
European consumers value flexible return policies and payment options, posing a potential trillion-dollar return cost to retailers by decade's end.