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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 31

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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cloud services
AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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CEOs embrace hybrid work model, report increased productivity
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
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productivity
New research from International Workplace Group shows 91% of CEOs now use hybrid work models, boosting productivity, retention, and employee engagement.
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AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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llms
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ai
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data usage
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.
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V2 Digital report highlights AI adoption challenges in Australia
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai adoption
V2 Digital's State of AI in Australia report highlights significant gaps in AI adoption among Australian firms, stressing the need for better training and strategic prioritisation.
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Exabeam, LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ueba
Exabeam and LogRhythm merge to form an AI-driven cybersecurity powerhouse, bolstering security and enhancing threat detection capabilities.