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
Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
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lms
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micro-credentials
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partner programmes
Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
Broadband Forum boosts 5G developments for converged services
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cloud services
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broadband
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5g
Broadband Forum pioneers 5G advancements for the convergence of wireless and wireline networks, enhancing network resilience and applications.
NCSC warns of rising cyber threats to UK from Russia
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ncsc
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network visibility
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industrial control systems
UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns of escalating threats to critical infrastructure from Russian state-aligned actors.
Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities
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digital transformation
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web development
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ai
The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.
Wix e-commerce tops as fastest CMS, Magento lags behind
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ecm
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martech
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cms
Indago Digital's new study reveals substantial disparities in site loading speed among leading content management systems.
adesso outlines ambitious expansion plans for the UK
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digital transformation
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project management
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ai
German IT giant adesso targets UK market expansion following substantial growth, appointing industry veteran Libero Raspa to lead operations.
Epicor boosts AI capabilities with Smart Software acquisition
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ml
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erp
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ai
Epicor has acquired AI-focused inventory planning pioneer, Smart Software, advancing their delivery of AI-integrated ERP solutions.
Singaporean companies lead in adjusting to EU’s CSRD
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digital transformation
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ai
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singapore
Singaporean companies leading global transition in integrated financial and sustainability reporting, spurred by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions
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ai
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abb
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startups
Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.
Roq underscores importance of tech maintenance to prevent B2C outages
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Engineering firm Roq highlights urgent need for increased investment in technology maintenance, amid rising tech failures and outages affecting B2C platforms.
UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
TREND Networks enhances SignalTEK 10G with user-friendly updates
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ux
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networks
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trend networks
TREND Networks has upgraded its SignalTEK 10G Network Throughput Tester and Cable Qualifier, introducing new features for simplified operation.
Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals
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it training
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
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cloud services
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public cloud
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aws
MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud
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ml
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digital banking
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ai
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.
Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
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nfc
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authentication
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sharpend
SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.
SAS unveils industry-specific AI models to transform business solutions
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ai
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productivity
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sas
SAS is set to revolutionise business operations with industry-specific AI models designed for swift implementation and maximum productivity.
MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.
SecurityBridge teams up with Taciti for advanced SAP security solutions
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sap
SecurityBridge partners with Taciti Consulting to enhance SAP security, merging real-time threat monitoring and vulnerability management.
SiteMinder deepens partnership with Trip.com amidst Chinese travel boom
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paas
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iaas
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travel
SiteMinder bolsters partnership with global OTA, Trip.com, amid increased demand from the outbound Chinese travel market.
Over half of enterprises investing in Generative AI
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cx
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martech
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ai
More than 50% of enterprises are investing in Generative AI to facilitate integration and automation, enhancing productivity and customer experience.
Nasuni named among top-5 hybrid cloud storage solutions
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cloud services
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dr
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storage
Nasuni secures two top-five endorsements from industry analyst firm DCIG, demonstrating the growing preference for software-defined storage solutions.
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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social engineering
Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.
Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
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ai
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telstra
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digital adoption
Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.