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 23
Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study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A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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.
NZ finance leaders struggle with outdated data & AI challenges
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ai
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data classification
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censuswide
A new study by ActiveOps highlights that 94% of financial operations leaders in New Zealand struggle to extract meaningful insights from their data, hindering effective AI adoption.
Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
Aerospike sees 51% revenue boost in Q2 2024 with AI demand
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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paas
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iaas
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ai
Aerospike reports a 51% revenue surge in Q2 2024, fuelled by rising demand for scalable AI solutions and bolstered by a $114m investment.
Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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uc
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data privacy
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ai
Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
Moneybox partners with Aurum Solutions to automate reconciliations
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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investment
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automation
Moneybox has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliation processes amid a 43% growth in assets.
Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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software
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transparency
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funding
Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.
Aconso partners with Veritas Prime to debut in UK market
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
aconso teams up with Veritas Prime UK to bring automated digital HR management to the UK, expanding aconso's European reach.
Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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fintech
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banking
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aryza group
Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
Australian shoppers lose brand loyalty in CPG industry shift
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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loyalty programmes
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revenue
New SAP Emarsys research reveals 62% of Australian shoppers aren't loyal to consumer-packaged goods brands, urging brands to innovate consumer engagement strategies.
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops in performance, efficiency
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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storage
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cleantech
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sustainability
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One Block tops ENERGY STAR's NVSS Disk Online 4 category for performance and energy efficiency, marking a crucial win for sustainable tech.
Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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it training
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cx
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martech
Salesforce report reveals 87% of Singaporean C-suite executives rank generative AI among their top three priorities, urging rapid organisational adoption.
Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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ebay
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funding
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capital raising
eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.
Red Badger & Civo join forces to drive cloud innovation
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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private cloud
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devops
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digital transformation
Red Badger teams up with Civo to provide innovative, scalable cloud-native solutions, aiming to revolutionise digital transformation with Kubernetes-powered tech.
F5 collaborates with Intel to boost AI service security & delivery
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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iot
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digital entertainment
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ai models
F5 and Intel collaborate to fortify AI services with enhanced security and performance, integrating NGINX Plus and OpenVINO toolkit for scalable AI deployment.
Kissflow recognised in Gartner Hype Cycle 2024 Reports
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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analyst report
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automation
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applications
Kissflow has been named a Sample Vendor for no-code platforms in three 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle reports, highlighting its prowess in business app development.
BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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dr
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
Cybersecurity gaps in New Zealand SMEs highlighted by NCSC
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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edutech
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support
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ncsc
A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.
Aerospike & Mindgate partner to enhance India’s digital payments
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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multi-cloud
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digital payments
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aerospike
Aerospike and Mindgate Solutions announce a partnership to revolutionise India's digital payment systems, promising a 25% increase in transaction throughput.