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About Shannon

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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.

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Banks struggle to harness full potential of cloud tech
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data analytics
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fintech
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rpa
A new report reveals traditional banks struggle to leverage cloud investments effectively, contrasting with fintechs that prioritise sales growth.
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Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
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Snowflake unveils AI advancements for enterprise efficiency
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Snowflake has unveiled AI advancements aimed at enhancing enterprise data processing, enabling rapid deployment of trusted conversational applications.
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Top global consumer trends for 2025: report insights
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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genai
Euromonitor International's latest report reveals five key consumer trends for 2025, highlighting shifts in spending and sustainability amid evolving habits.
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Marketing faces a transformative AI-driven future by 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
The marketing sector is set for a major overhaul in 2025, with a shift towards advanced technology and AI reshaping operations and strategies.
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ServiceNow unveils new AI & governance features on platform
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cx
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martech
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genai
ServiceNow unveils innovative generative AI features for its Now Platform, including multilingual support and AI governance tools, to enhance global collaboration.
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Nearly half of AI marketing efforts fail to meet goals
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New research reveals that while 73% of companies have adopted AI in marketing, only 52% are achieving expected business value, posing significant challenges.
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Platform engineering report highlights AI role in IT growth
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devops
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apm
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open source
Red Hat's latest report reveals that generative AI is reshaping platform engineering, with 54% of advanced organisations experiencing significant innovation gains.
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Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency
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devops
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apm
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genai
A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.
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Marketing budgets rise in 2024, AI drives strategic growth
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fintech
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iot
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digital advertising
A survey by 10Fold reveals 65% of marketing leaders in the US, Canada, and Europe anticipate larger budgets in 2024, despite fewer KPI pressures.
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UK API security incidents rise to 83% in 2024 report
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
UK businesses face rising API security threats, with incidents increasing to 83% in 2024, despite only 13% conducting real-time testing.
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ASEAN-6 MSMEs boost e-commerce exports with Amazon help
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digital economy
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msmes
A report by Amazon Global Selling highlights the challenges and opportunities for ASEAN-6 MSMEs, predicting their e-commerce export revenue could soar from USD $18.9 billion to USD $30.4 billion by 2028.
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AI reshapes retail inventory with StyleMatrix by 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
By 2025, StyleMatrix will revolutionise retail inventory management through AI technology, helping retailers adapt to an unpredictable market landscape.
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LG partners with Tenstorrent to enhance AI chip development
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cx
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martech
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hpc
LG Electronics is expanding its partnership with Tenstorrent to enhance AI chip development for home appliances and future mobility applications.
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Australian firms lagging in AI readiness, says Cisco report
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A report from Cisco reveals that only 4% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to harness AI, highlighting urgent challenges in readiness.
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SolarWinds report highlights key ITSM improvement strategies
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solarwinds
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itsm
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strategy
SolarWinds' 2024 State of ITSM Report reveals that adding staff alone won't improve IT service management efficiency, highlighting automation as key.
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Australians overpay for internet speeds, says SpinTel study
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uc
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telco
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data security
A recent SpinTel study reveals that 70% of Australians are hesitant to choose slower internet speeds, potentially forfeiting savings on their plans.
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Poor data quality hinders AI success for many firms
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A new report reveals that poor data quality and lack of infrastructure are hindering AI projects for one in three companies, highlighting urgent need for core modernisation.
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Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs
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cx
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martech
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it automation
Kaseya predicts a transformative future for Managed Service Providers, as technology enables small to mid-sized businesses to compete with larger firms.
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Australian firms to boost IT investment in sustainability efforts
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ai
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cleantech
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ibm
IBM's 2024 State of Sustainability Readiness Report reveals 93% of Australian business leaders plan to increase IT investments in sustainability efforts.