About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 34
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Thu, 15th May 2025
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education, learning & training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Archive360 launches AI-ready cloud platform for data governance
Thu, 15th May 2025
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saas
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data protection
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martech
Archive360 unveils its new data platform designed to govern enterprise archives, boosting AI and analytics with compliant, centralised data access.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
Thu, 15th May 2025
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ai
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integration
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data infrastructure
Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
Tue, 13th May 2025
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
Tue, 13th May 2025
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uc
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hcm
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collaboration
people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Tue, 13th May 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
AI trends in video surveillance focus on ethics, hybrid models
Sat, 10th May 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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hybrid cloud
Axis Communications reveals AI's growing role in video surveillance, stressing ethical use, data privacy, and hybrid cloud-edge systems in industry report.
Extend launches open-source AI toolkit for smarter financial data
Sat, 10th May 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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rpa
Extend launches open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to enhance spend analysis and automate workflows via API integration with major AI frameworks.
Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future
Fri, 9th May 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses
Thu, 8th May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway, a network security solution tailored for SMBs lacking IT resources.
IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges
Thu, 8th May 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
A F5 report reveals 96% of firms now deploy AI for critical operations, embracing hybrid strategies despite cost and security challenges.
NICE & ServiceNow partner on AI to unify customer service
Thu, 8th May 2025
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crm
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uc
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devops
NICE and ServiceNow partner to launch an AI-powered platform by Q4 2025, uniting customer service and enterprise operations for faster, seamless fulfilment.
Nutanix & Pure Storage partner for scalable virtual workloads
Thu, 8th May 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to deliver an integrated platform for scalable virtual workloads, targeting AI and data-intensive applications by end 2025.
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
Thu, 8th May 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise
Thu, 8th May 2025
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business support
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employment
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tech jobs
A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.
Quantum AI seeing rising business interest despite high costs
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data analytics
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quantum computing
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supply chain
Over 60% of 500 global business leaders are investing in or exploring quantum AI, citing promise in data analytics amidst cost and knowledge barriers.
Forrester names AI, agentic systems & robotics top for 2025
Wed, 7th May 2025
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robots
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hybrid cloud
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iot security
Forrester names AI, synthetic data, agentic AI and humanoid robots as top emerging technologies for 2025, highlighting a shift to strategic business adoption.
AI reshapes data centre energy, cooling & sustainability strategies
Wed, 7th May 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI's rapid growth is forcing data centres worldwide to rethink power, cooling, and design, boosting energy use and sparking innovative, sustainable solutions.
Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust
Wed, 7th May 2025
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uc
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devops
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apm
Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
Wed, 7th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.