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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 52

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Smartsheet empowers businesses with AI & new resource tools
Wed, 15th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Smartsheet's new AI and resource management tools, launched at ENGAGE London, promise to enhance enterprise data analysis, boosting productivity and decision-making.
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UiPath opens nominations for pioneering AI25 Awards
Wed, 15th May 2024
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cx
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dei
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UiPath invites nominations for its AI25 Awards, celebrating 25 leading customers leveraging AI and automation to drive groundbreaking business results.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Wed, 15th May 2024
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phishing
Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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Dell unveils enhanced PowerEdge servers with Intel Xeon cores
Wed, 15th May 2024
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Dell Technologies unveils enhanced PowerEdge servers, introducing new CSP Editions and compact models with double performance, aiming to simplify deployments and boost efficiency.
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Forsta's Retail HX boosts brand perception, unites CX data
Wed, 15th May 2024
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cdp
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customer data
Forsta's research reveals comprehensive CX management significantly enhances brand perceptions and revenue growth.
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AI talent in banking sees significant growth, report reveals
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai
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growth
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banking
AI-driven roles in US and European banks show robust growth, doubling overall headcount growth despite job cuts, according to Evident report.
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UK's impending AI regulations could reshape global landscape
Wed, 15th May 2024
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cx
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UK set to adopt strict AI regulations that could largely reshape the AI sector, pending third reading in the House of Lords, reveals Lord Chris Holmes.
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Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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it budget
In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.
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Financial reporting set for AI overhaul, suggests KPMG study
Wed, 15th May 2024
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AI advancements promise a major transformation in financial reporting, with 75% of large Australian companies already utilising the technology.
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Australian firms under-reporting ransomware attacks
Wed, 15th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
One in 10 Australian businesses failed to report ransomware attacks to law enforcement agencies, encouraging cybercriminals and impeding their capture.
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Dramatic increase in business focus on digital accessibility
Wed, 15th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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accessibility
Revealing a growing corporate focus on digital accessibility, Applause's annual survey highlights an upward trend towards inclusive design principles.
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Cato Networks reveals insecure protocols widespread in inaugural SASE report
Wed, 15th May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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casb
Cato Networks exposes systemic cybersecurity gaps in inaugural threat report, revealing insecure protocols employed across WAN by all examined organisations.
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Now is the time to invest in AI education – Kimberly Nevala, SAS
Fri, 10th May 2024
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genai
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Artificial intelligence needs to be a component of every organisations’ analytics strategy, according to Kimberly Nevala, Strategic Advisor at SAS.
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2025 will be “explosive” for SAS – CTO Bryan Harris
Fri, 10th May 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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ai models
“By unifying our software, both the platform and our solutions, we’re able to give a consistent experience to our customers.".
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India crucial component of SAS global operations – Harris
Fri, 10th May 2024
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edutech
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sas
India plays a pivotal strategic role within SAS's global operations, according to SAS Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris.
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Cloud security threats surge in 2024, Check Point report reveals
Fri, 10th May 2024
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cloud security
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cnapp
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cybersecurity
The 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a sharp rise in cloud security incidents, with notable increases from 24% in 2023 to 61% in 2024.
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Vectra AI integrates with CrowdStrike to modernise security response
Fri, 10th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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Vectra AI integrates with CrowdStrike Falcon Next Gen SIEM, launching a modern approach to hybrid attack detection and response.
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New Zealand's SolarZero helps overcome energy crisis
Fri, 10th May 2024
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transpower
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solar power
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virtual power systems
In response to a potential electricity crisis, SolarZero swiftly supplemented the national grid with 30MW from its Virtual Power Plant technology.
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Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats
Fri, 10th May 2024
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biometrics
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email security
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scams
Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.
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Significant trust issues in AI revealed in Salesforce research
Fri, 10th May 2024
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martech
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cdp
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Salesforce's new study reveals 'trust in data' as a significant barrier to AI adoption, with 48% of Singaporean workers facing difficulties engaging with AI.