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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 21

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Apple launches new AirPods with advanced health features
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Apple has unveiled new AirPods, including the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and the innovative AirPods Pro 2, featuring advanced hearing health tools.
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ANZ CIOs to prioritise cybersecurity investments by 2025
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A Gartner survey reveals 88% of ANZ CIOs expect cybersecurity to see the largest tech investment rise by 2025, driven by regulations and major cyberattacks.
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BGF invests £16.5 million in fintech firm Twenty7tec
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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fintech
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investment
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growth
BGF injects £16.5 million into fintech firm Twenty7tec to boost product development and expand market reach, appoints Angela Williams as Chair.
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UK SMBs suffer £93,000 losses annually from misinformation
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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google
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digital engagement
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smb
Small and medium-sized UK businesses are losing around £93,000 annually due to misinformation, fake reviews, and inadequate search tools.
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Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Officers
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Technology Officers to drive the integration of sustainability across business and tech strategies.
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Stowe Australia transforms operations with Autodesk cloud tech
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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collaboration
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agility
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cloud
Stowe Australia implements Autodesk Construction Cloud, aiming to boost team collaboration and data efficiency.
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Somar Digital launches TransitDash for optimised public transport
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Somar Digital launches TransitDash, a SaaS platform promising cost savings and operational efficiency in public transport management with innovative tools.
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UK SMEs plan AI integration in finance & accounting
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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ai
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report
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trust
Over two-fifths of UK SMEs plan to adopt AI in finance and accounting, bluQube reports, with growing trust in AI spurred by its potential efficiencies.
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Australians embrace AI home devices, prioritise energy efficiency
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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power / energy
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ai
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millennials
Samsung's latest report reveals a generational shift in home appliance use, with 75% of Australians valuing AI as an unparalleled innovation.
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Shire Leasing launches new Tech Finance division for SMEs
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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investment
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smes
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it infrastructure
Shire Leasing launches a technology finance division to help small and medium businesses access financial solutions for IT investments.
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Seven West Media launches Seven AI Factory with Databricks
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Seven West Media partners with Databricks to launch the Seven AI Factory, focusing on AI-driven insights to boost digital engagement and ad strategies.
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Unilever & Accenture expand AI partnership to boost efficiency
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Unilever and Accenture are enhancing their AI collaboration to streamline Unilever's digital operations, leveraging generative AI to drive efficiency and agility.
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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.