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 32
Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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software development
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fitness
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social media
New research from the Classification Office and Netsafe reveals online content’s dual role in shaping young New Zealanders' body image.
SonicWall report reveals 30% rise in global cyberattacks
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
SonicWall Mid-Year Threat Report for 2024 shows a 30% surge in global malware, with SMBs particularly at risk.
Turnitin unveils AI paraphrasing detection for academic integrity
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Turnitin has launched an AI paraphrasing detection tool to help educators and publishers identify AI-modified texts, tackling academic integrity challenges.
DLA Piper report highlights 2024 global M&A trends & insights
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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dei
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ai
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dla piper
DLA Piper's 2024 Global M&A Intelligence Report reveals evolving trends in M&A, with notable shifts in deal processes, AI integration, and ESG factors impacting transactions globally.
Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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cartech
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labour
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investment
Thailand is set to capitalise on shifting supply chains over the next decade, with JLL highlighting the country's growth in manufacturing investment opportunities.
Vertiv launches Liebert GXE UPS for AI-driven data centres
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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vertiv
Vertiv unveils new 1kVA-3kVA capacities of the Liebert GXE UPS, targeting critical 230V network edge applications with immediate availability.
Vertiv unveils MegaMod CoolChip for rapid AI infrastructure deployment
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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cleantech
Vertiv's new MegaMod CoolChip data centre, with liquid cooling, speeds up AI infrastructure deployment by 50%, offering a flexible, high-efficiency solution.
Study reveals key obstacles to creativity in the workplace
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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genai
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ai
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workplace
A new study reveals 96% of professionals believe creativity is essential for organisational success, but many fail to nurture it effectively.
30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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genai
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ai
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ai models
At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.
CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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application security
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genai
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ai
Checkmarx's global study reveals that 99% of development teams utilise AI for code generation yet face significant security concerns.
Survey reveals gaps in Gen AI use among professionals
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A WalkMe survey uncovers significant gaps in Generative AI adoption among professionals, with over half of surveyed companies reporting minimal or no use of the technology.
ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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healthtech
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ai models
The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK’s tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.
Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ai
Sage expands its partnership with Stripe to enhance payment processing and cashflow management for small and mid-sized businesses.
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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application security
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credit card fraud
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thales
New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.
UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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genai
Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.
AI to transform customer service, predicts Zendesk report
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
AI is set to overhaul customer service, according to Zendesk's latest report, which foresees radical industry changes driven by advanced AI within three years.
Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
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open source
As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.
Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it training
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government
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public sector
V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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cloud services
Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.
Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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dr
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.