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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 2

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ISB Global records massive surge in revenue growth
3 days ago
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software
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revenue
UK waste management software provider ISB Global reports a significant 43% surge in revenue in 2023, driven by growth in its customer base.
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Medallia secures top spot in Gartner's VoC platforms ranking
3 days ago
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cx
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medallia
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gartner magic quadrant
Medallia secures prime position for the third year in a row in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Voice of Customer platforms, backed by a £750 million investment.
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Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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fortinet
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cyber threats
Samsung Heavy Industries and Fortinet partnership to strengthen maritime cybersecurity amid new mandatory requirements.
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Brillband named fastest broadband provider at Genie Awards
3 days ago
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netflix
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sky
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vodafone
Glasgow-based Brillband has been named the UK's fastest broadband provider following the annual Broadband Genie Awards.
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Cloudflare & Kyndryl enhance tech partnership in global alliance
3 days ago
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network security
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cloudflare
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kyndryl
Cloudflare and Kyndryl elevate their tech partnership with a Global Strategic Alliance, aiming to modernise enterprise infrastructures.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
4 days ago
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ai
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ethics
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japan
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights
Last week
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biometrics
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digital transformation
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identity solutions
HID's 2024 State of Security Industry Report reveals key trends including mobile identification increment and widespread Multi-Factor Authentication.
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ControlUp unveils Secure DX designed for endpoint device security
Last week
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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security posture
ControlUp unveils Secure DX to bolster the security of endpoint devices in the wake of increasing cyber threats in remote and hybrid work settings.
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Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Last week
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malware
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phishing
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telecommunications
Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.
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Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management
Last week
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contact centre
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dlp
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public sector
Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.
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Keepit's cloud backup solution offers rapid ransomware recovery
Last week
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ransomware
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webinar
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business continuity
The Keepit SaaS data protection solution, used post cyber-attack, recovers data swiftly and prevents impacts of ransomware attacks.
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Ransomware attacks against companies rise by 27% in 2024
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Victim companies of ransomware attacks soar by 27% in the last year, compounding security concerns among 93% of IT personnel.
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Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028
Last week
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cagr
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mobile
Global Unified Communications as a Service market set for a 10.3% growth over the next five years, with mobile UCaaS services gaining momentum.
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Portnox launches Conditional Access for Applications to enhance security
Last week
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saas
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cybersecurity
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security
Portnox rolls out its new cloud-native solution, Conditional Access for Applications, designed to improve application security.
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STX Next unveils AI-powered development tool DEEP Next
Last week
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ai
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development
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software development
STX Next launches AI-powered tool 'DEEP Next', promising tenfold speed up in development using autonomous code-writing and testing procedures.
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Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023
Last week
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cybersecurity
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stalkerware
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russia
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Last week
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encryption
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whatsapp
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privacy
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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Bridewell acquires Arculus to amplify public sector cybersecurity
Last week
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mdr
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audit
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uk
Bridewell fortifies its public sector growth by acquiring Arculus Cyber Security, aiming to enhance its Critical National Infrastructure expertise.
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Cornerstone acquires Talespin's XR capabilities to redefine workspace learning
Last week
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ai
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vr
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ar
Cornerstone OnDemand bolsters its position in learning and talent experience solutions, acquiring Talespin's extended reality capabilities.
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Amber Technology seals exclusive distribution deal with Mojawa
Last week
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ai
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nz
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waterproof
Amber Technology becomes exclusive distributor for Mojawa's innovative bone conduction headphones, marking Mojawa's debut in ANZ.
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AI could boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%
Last week
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ml
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aws
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productivity
New AWS research highlights potential for AI proficiency to boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%, with IT and business sectors standing to gain the most.
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UK firms warned of AI project failure without skilled leaders
Last week
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aws
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business strategy
Hexaware warns of potential AI project failure across UK businesses due to persistent leadership and skills vacuum in the sector.
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Australian brokers struggling with customer service
Last week
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cybersecurity
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insurance
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customer service
Australian insurance brokers face more difficulty managing customer service demands than covering natural disasters or cyber attacks.
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Red Hat reveals changing trends in application modernisation
Last week
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ai
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devops
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red hat
Red Hat reveals shift in interpretation of application modernisation, highlighting security, reliability, and scalability as key modernisation drivers.