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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 6

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Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds
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edutech
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higher education
Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.
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Australian employers prioritise basic over advanced digital skills
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.
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AWS launches Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance
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hyperscale
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ai
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cloud services
Amazon Web Services has launched the Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance to broaden access to its Generative AI Innovation Centre, facilitating customer success.
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NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.
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81% of professionals eye AI for fleet safety in 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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fleet management
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ai
Research from Netradyne reveals 81% of supply chain professionals plan to adopt AI technologies for fleet safety within the year, despite limited current usage.
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AI talent demand surges 1300% as tech hiring globalises
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blockchain
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data science
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genai
Demand for AI talent has surged by 1300% in two years, as companies increasingly seek specialised skills through global recruitment efforts.
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SafeGuardian expands to New Zealand with cyber services
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
SafeGuardian is expanding into New Zealand to provide advanced cybersecurity services, addressing rising threats to local businesses in the region.
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Unisys named global leader in ISG 2024 workplace report
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hcm
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cleantech
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unisys
Unisys has been named a global leader in the 2024 ISG Provider Lens Future of Work Services Report, achieving 30 leader designations across six regions.
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STT GDC set to launch Philippines' largest data centre
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Philippines will launch its STT Fairview 1 data centre in Q2 2025, set to be the largest in the country.
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Apptio unveils brand new AI and sustainability features
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finops
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ai agents
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microsoft
Apptio has unveiled new features in its TBM and FinOps solutions, enhancing support for technology investment management and promoting sustainability.
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Aflac wins 2024 CSO award for innovative security project
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cx
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Aflac has been awarded the 2024 CSO Award for its innovative Quackcess Granted authentication initiative, enhancing security and customer experience.
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GMI Cloud secures USD $82M to expand AI infrastructure
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ai
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nvidia
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ml
GMI Cloud has secured USD $82 million in Series A funding to enhance its cloud infrastructure and establish a new data centre in the US.
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New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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genai
A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils advanced OT security solutions
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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iot security
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled new security solutions for operational technology to combat rising cyber threats faced by industrial operations.
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AI governance & data intelligence pivotal for 2024
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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data governance
The 2024 State of Data Intelligence Report highlights AI governance as a key challenge, revealing a surge in data marketplace adoption and strategic initiatives.
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Salt Lake City data centre awarded Three Green Globes
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Aligned Data Centers' SLC-03 facility in the Salt Lake Metro Area has achieved Three Green Globes certification for its sustainable design and efficiency.
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Kaseya launches Kaseya 365 User with SaaS Alerts buyout
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
Kaseya has launched Kaseya 365 User and acquired SaaS Alerts, bolstering cybersecurity features for managed service providers aiming to enhance profitability.
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Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reports a surge in malicious ads targeting Windows users, redirecting over 20,000 individuals to fake CAPTCHA pages to download malware.
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Crowdbotics launches GitHub Copilot extension for accuracy
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ai
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software development
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microsoft
Crowdbotics has launched a new GitHub Copilot extension to enhance code generation accuracy by leveraging comprehensive project requirements and context.
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Akamai bolsters Account Protector against cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
Akamai Technologies has launched upgrades to its Account Protector, enhancing security against cyber threats amid rising scams costing shoppers GBP £10 million.