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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 22

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Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
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Derby & Burton NHS to upgrade telephony with Cinos partnership
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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uc
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multi-cloud
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telephony
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust partners with Cinos to launch cloud-based telephony service improving cross-site communication and collaboration.
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NAB, SA Power Networks, Spark NZ win Red Hat Innovation Awards
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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open source
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productivity
National Australia Bank, SA Power Networks, and Spark New Zealand win Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2024, lauded for their open source tech innovations.
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MediaVision relocates to larger London office amid growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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martech
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digital marketing
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seo
London-based agency MediaVision relocates to larger office amid growth surge, bolstering its team with high-profile hires.
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Tech Suzhou Advocates launches to boost aerospace sector
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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smes
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startups
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networks
Global Tech Advocates has announced the formation of its 39th group, Tech Suzhou Advocates. This new group is the sixth launched in China.
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Nominations open for 2025 Bold Woman Awards by Veuve Clicquot
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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women in technology
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awards
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leadership
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Bold Woman Awards by Veuve Clicquot, celebrating exceptional female entrepreneurs and leaders in the UK.
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Acer unveils new Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Acer debuts its powerful Predator Orion 7000, with top-tier performance features, advanced cooling, and a price starting at AUD $7999.
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ASUS launches Zenbook S 14 in Australia & New Zealand
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ai pc
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ai agents
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copilots
ASUS launches the Zenbook S 14 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and advanced AI tech.
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Quuppa certifies first group of Australian RTLS installers
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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healthtech
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intechnology distribution
Quuppa's first-ever Certified Installer Certification (QCIC) programme in Australia sees ten professionals certified, boosting the nation's RTLS industry.
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The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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growth
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incident response
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smes
The GRC Group has acquired cyber-security firm Pentest People to bolster its cyber security division, enhancing services for over 3,000 clients globally.
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Tessell launches DBaaS for Oracle ExaDB-D on Oracle Cloud
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data science
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oracle
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data management
Tessell launches its new DBaaS, Tessell for Oracle ExaDB-D, on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The company will showcase it at Oracle CloudWorld.
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Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
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support
A new Gartner report criticising SOAR systems for high costs and unmet promises has stirred controversy, with Acora defending its approach to optimising SOAR technology.
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BAE Systems Australia partners with Ivalua for supply chain revamp
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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cleantech
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collaboration
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sustainability
BAE Systems Australia partners with Ivalua to enhance supply chain sustainability, streamlining operations and compliance.
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Cequence Security announces strategic partnership with Netskope
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Cequence Security partners with Netskope to offer enhanced API threat intelligence through the Cequence UAP platform, fortifying cyber defences against evolving threats.
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HPE unveils new private cloud AI solution with NVIDIA aid
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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hybrid cloud
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genai
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llms
Hewlett Packard Enterprise debuts HPE Private Cloud AI, a cloud solution developed with NVIDIA to swiftly deploy Gen AI applications for businesses.
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MSI unveils AI-powered laptops & handhelds at IFA 2024
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
MSI debuts AI-powered gaming and business laptops at IFA 2024, featuring cutting-edge Intel and AMD processors. New Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld also revealed.
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Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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customers
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optus
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vodafone
The ACCC has greenlit Vodafone's regional network sharing deal, set to expand coverage from 96% to 98.4% of Australians and double its geographical reach by 2025.
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Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, seamlessly integrating with its Professional Services Cloud to offer unified customer journey insights and collaboration tools, built natively on Salesforce.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ai
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data classification
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financial services
A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.