About Shannon
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 - Page 122
Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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funding
Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.
Satellite IoT emerges as key player in global environmental sustainability
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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iot
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cleantech
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connectivity
Satellite Internet of Things technology is emerging as a key tool in global environmental sustainability initiatives, according to Ground Control.
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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edutech
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it training
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healthtech
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
New report uncovers India's evolving digital search trends
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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digital engagement
Justdial's How India Searched report reveals search activities in small towns overtook large cities as digitalisation bridges India's urban-rural divide.
Fortinet releases next-gen firewall, Pay-as-You-Grow model
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fortinet launches FortiGate 6001F Next-Gen Firewall, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for modern data centre security needs.
Tiny Happy HR leverages data analytics to enrich work experience
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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hcm
Tiny Happy HR utilises sophisticated data analytics to advance the future of work, fostering an optimised, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace environment.
Global cloud microservice market set for growth in 2034
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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uc
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migration
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digital transformation
Global cloud microservice market set to skyrocket to US$11.3 billion by 2034, with an emphasis on observability and increased application in various sectors.
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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skills gap
Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.
Chief Justice anticipates significant AI impact on law
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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ai
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law
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nuance
Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, urges careful implementation and underscoring the irreplaceable values of human judgement.
Biometrics shift in UK security highlights privacy concerns
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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data privacy
Simon Alderson, of First Response Group, addresses privacy and security concerns emerging from the shift from CCTV to biometric technologies for surveillance.
Wavestone survey highlights Gen AI as transformative tech
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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organisational culture
Wavestone's Data and AI Leadership Survey reveals that investments in data, analytics and Generative AI are top priorities for data companies.
AI set to boost telecom market to $11.29bn by 2030
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The global AI in telecommunication market is projected to surge by 2030, indicating a transformative phase for Communication Service Providers.
Taxpayers' Union slams NZ Police's Virtual Cop app
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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apps
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recruitment
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police
NZ Police's £634k VR recruitment app, Virtual Cop, prompts outrage from the Taxpayers' Union due to unclear usage metrics and doubts over its impact.
AI tool FACTlix to detect fraudulent consumer reviews
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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saas
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data protection
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martech
FACTlix, aims to identify and combat fraudulent consumer reviews, a deceitful practice that has impacted 12% of ecommerce sales and misled countless consumers.
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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islamic state
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.
Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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bots
Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.
Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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government
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labour party
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transparency
Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.
Hyperscale cloud market projected to hit $3.4tn by 2034
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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ai
The hyperscale cloud market is predicted to reach a monumental $3.4tn by 2034, driven by digital transformation initiatives worldwide.
Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The global modular data centres market is anticipated to surge to USD$81.2bn by 2030, due to efficiency and flexibility, says Research and Markets report.