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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 - Page 1

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Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
Yesterday
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Kao Data’s new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
Yesterday
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gaming
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data privacy
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ai
Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
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Pax8 expands cybersecurity offerings with Check Point suite
Yesterday
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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sd-wan
Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point’s AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.
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AI system to cut grid connection delays by 80% in US energy push
Yesterday
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storage
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data analytics
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cartech
Southwest Power Pool, Hitachi, and NVIDIA will cut US power grid connection delays by 80% using AI to speed energy planning and infrastructure upgrades.
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Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears
Yesterday
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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amazon
A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America’s food supply chains and grocery availability.
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Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
Yesterday
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data analytics
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fintech
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ai
Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.
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Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth
Yesterday
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partner programmes
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ai
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cto
Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Yesterday
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smartphones
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ai
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samsung
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend
Yesterday
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malware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
All surveyed ANZ IT security leaders back agentic AI to tackle digital threats, with 36% using it now and 68% expected in two years.
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Apptio launches new AI & hybrid IT tools for enterprise ROI
Last week
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saas
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Apptio launches AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to help enterprises boost ROI and manage hybrid cloud and AI investments effectively.
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Latent AI & InferQ to deliver real-time AI for Indian forces
Last week
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ai
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edge ai
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cloud services
Latent AI and InferQ have partnered to deliver real-time AI solutions for Indian Defence Forces, enhancing battlefield intelligence and remote operations.
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Sage unveils AI tools, trust label & supply chain upgrade
Last week
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
Sage launches AI tools including Sage Copilot for Sage X3 in Canada, an AI Trust Label, and upgrades to supply chain and finance software for SMBs.
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Virgin Atlantic deepens TCS partnership for AI transformation
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with Tata Consultancy for seven years to accelerate AI-led digital transformation across its core airline operations.
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Luxembourg’s Belval campus to become smart city living lab
Last week
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
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digital signage
Luxembourg’s Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.
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LFB Group launches modular data centre cooling for AI era
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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data centre cooling
LFB Group unveils its modular Fan Wall Unit, offering scalable, energy-efficient cooling for hyperscale and edge data centres tackling rising AI workloads.
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DRUID AI named Microsoft’s first certified healthcare AI provider
Last week
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ai
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agentic ai
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microsoft
DRUID AI is the first certified healthcare AI provider in Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, recognised by Microsoft for secure, scalable solutions.
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OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
Last week
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application security
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cybersecurity
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software development
OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.
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Lockyer Valley council completes ERP upgrade to boost services
Last week
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has upgraded its ERP system to TechnologyOne’s platform, enhancing services for 45,000 residents and improving staff efficiency.
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Optus launches API Connect with Vonage for secure enterprise APIs
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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encryption
Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.
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EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
EY launches Studio+, combining design, sales, marketing, and AI expertise to help businesses transform customer experiences and drive growth amid digital shifts.