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
Red Hat unveils enhanced AI tools for hybrid cloud use
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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open source
Red Hat has unveiled enhancements to its AI portfolio, focusing on cost reduction and seamless integration of private data across hybrid cloud environments.
Western Digital survey reveals global data backup trends
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storage
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uc
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data protection
A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.
NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
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edutech
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digital transformation
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it services
NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.
Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security
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cybersecurity
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online security
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analyst report
Fastly has launched updates to its Bot Management service, enhancing online security while improving user experiences by reducing reliance on CAPTCHAs.
iManage enhances AI with Ask iManage & Insight+ updates
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document management
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ecm
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cx
iManage has unveiled enhancements to its AI strategy, including updates to Ask iManage and Insight+, aimed at boosting efficiency for users globally.
Siemens launches AI solutions for predictive maintenance
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genai
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microsoft
Siemens has unveiled a new generative AI-driven solution within its Industrial Copilot range, aimed at revolutionising predictive maintenance in industry.
UK firms find green tech opportunities in Asia-Pacific
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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solar power
A new report reveals that Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan offer lucrative opportunities for UK firms in the sustainability technology sector as they tackle decarbonisation.
SET and Google Cloud collaborate on AI-powered system to enhance capital markets
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genai
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automation
The Stock Exchange of Thailand and Google Cloud have launched ATLAS, an AI-powered search tool aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and market access.
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
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ai
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microsoft
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nvidia
A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.
Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
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uc
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government
Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.
UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs
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government
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global expansion
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financial services
A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.
NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership
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ai
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ecommerce
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cloud services
NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.
World Backup Day highlights need for strong data resilience
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storage
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day nears on 31 March, experts stress the urgency for businesses to modernise data resilience amid rising AI reliance and cybersecurity threats.
Labour government's AI budget sparks efficiency debate
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digital transformation
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ai
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data governance
The government's budget plan to integrate AI into public services has ignited debate over its potential to improve efficiency while preserving human empathy.
Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget
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ai
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cloud services
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workforce management
Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.
23andMe bankruptcy raises concerns for genetic data safety
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physical security
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data privacy
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identity theft
Consumer genomics company 23andMe's bankruptcy has raised serious concerns over the security of sensitive genetic data for its 15 million customers.
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.
UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users
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online safety act
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ofcom
The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.
2tall partners with Shipster to enhance global expansion
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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automation
Aberdeen-based fashion brand 2tall, endorsed by Peter Crouch, gears up for international growth after investing in shipping technology to enhance fulfilment.
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.