About Shannon
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
Fortinet's Q1 2024 results show 7% increase in total revenue
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firewall
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breach prevention
Fortinet releases strong Q1 2024 financial results with total revenues of US$1.35bn, a 7% increase YoY, underpinned by a significant 24% hike in service revenue.
Sonatype unveils system revolutionising open source code security
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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source code
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sonatype
Sonatype pioneers a system that detects hidden security threats in open-source code, uncovering more than 4.5 million previously undetected vulnerabilities.
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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passwords
Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.
New Zealanders spent 22 million hours on hold in 2023
2 days ago
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ai
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nz
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servicenow
Kiwis wasted 22 million hours on hold for customer service in 2023, with standoffish service and high hold times causing 95% to shift their spending behaviour.
Diligent launches ERM dashboard for improved risk management
2 days ago
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bi
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big data
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saas
SaaS enterprise Diligent unveils Board Reporting for Enterprise Risk Management, a new ERM dashboard aimed to ease data interpretation.
Portkey.ai & F5 launch partnership for reliable AI apps deployment
2 days ago
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cloud services
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ai
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security
Portkey.ai and F5 collaborate to revolutionise the delivery and management of secure artificial intelligence applications.
Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities
2 days ago
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ransomware
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cyber risk
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global economy
New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.
Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope
3 days ago
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opentext
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mainframe
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m&a
Rocket Software ramps up its modernisation capabilities with a $2.275bn acquisition of OpenText's AMC division.
Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
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lms
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micro-credentials
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partner programmes
Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
Broadband Forum boosts 5G developments for converged services
Last week
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cloud services
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broadband
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5g
Broadband Forum pioneers 5G advancements for the convergence of wireless and wireline networks, enhancing network resilience and applications.
Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities
Last week
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digital transformation
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web development
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ai
The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.
NCSC warns of rising cyber threats to UK from Russia
Last week
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ncsc
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network visibility
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industrial control systems
UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns of escalating threats to critical infrastructure from Russian state-aligned actors.
Wix e-commerce tops as fastest CMS, Magento lags behind
Last week
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ecm
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martech
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cms
Indago Digital's new study reveals substantial disparities in site loading speed among leading content management systems.
adesso outlines ambitious expansion plans for the UK
Last week
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digital transformation
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project management
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ai
German IT giant adesso targets UK market expansion following substantial growth, appointing industry veteran Libero Raspa to lead operations.
Epicor boosts AI capabilities with Smart Software acquisition
Last week
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ml
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erp
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ai
Epicor has acquired AI-focused inventory planning pioneer, Smart Software, advancing their delivery of AI-integrated ERP solutions.
Singaporean companies lead in adjusting to EU’s CSRD
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digital transformation
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ai
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singapore
Singaporean companies leading global transition in integrated financial and sustainability reporting, spurred by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions
Last week
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ai
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abb
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startups
Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.
Roq underscores importance of tech maintenance to prevent B2C outages
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Engineering firm Roq highlights urgent need for increased investment in technology maintenance, amid rising tech failures and outages affecting B2C platforms.
UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
TREND Networks enhances SignalTEK 10G with user-friendly updates
Last week
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ux
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networks
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trend networks
TREND Networks has upgraded its SignalTEK 10G Network Throughput Tester and Cable Qualifier, introducing new features for simplified operation.
Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals
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it training
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Last week
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cloud services
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public cloud
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aws
MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud
Last week
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ml
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digital banking
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ai
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.
Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
Last week
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nfc
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authentication
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sharpend
SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.