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 27
Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
Turnitin launches Clarity to enhance academic integrity and guide responsible AI use in education with a new integrated writing and feedback platform.
DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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malware
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dr
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devops
DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.
Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hcm
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flexible work
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mental health
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow's workforce.
Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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smart home
Industry leaders highlight AI's rapid integration across sectors, stressing trust, security, and ethical innovation as key to its responsible future impact.
AI transforms security, safety & efficiency in global industries
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data analytics
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cx
AI is reshaping global industries by enhancing security, safety, and efficiency, becoming essential in sectors from cybersecurity to logistics and construction.
CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.
New Relic named Magic Quadrant Leader for observability
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the 13th consecutive year, highlighting its AI-driven innovation.
DuploCloud & AWS to drive secure cloud automation for startups
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
DuploCloud partners with AWS to co-develop AI-driven DevOps automation, boosting secure, compliant cloud deployments for startups and regulated firms.
Data centre colocation market to double, driven by AI demand
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The data centre colocation market is set to nearly double from USD $104.2bn in 2025 to USD $204.4bn by 2030, driven by AI and hybrid cloud demand.
Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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martech
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cdp
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marketing
Despite slower uptake in Western markets, 77% of B2C marketing execs invest in social commerce amid rising global growth and creator-driven shopping trends.
dLocal report reveals payment trends shaping emerging markets
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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bnpl
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e-commerce
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financial services
dLocal's 2025 handbook reveals emerging markets, driving 65% of global growth by 2035, shift payments with local methods and digital demand reshaping commerce.
CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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financial services
CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.
Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.
Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.
Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Ecommerce marketing is set to evolve in 2025 with five key trends, including AI personalisation, mobile commerce, social media sales, data-driven automation, and SEO advances.
Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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siem
Wazuh has released new detection rules to counter Mamona ransomware, which quickly encrypts files, demands ransom, then deletes itself from Windows systems.
OVHcloud & Crayon expand global cloud services to 45 regions
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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private cloud
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paas
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digital transformation
OVHcloud and Crayon partner to deliver cloud services across 45 regions worldwide, enhancing access and compliance for organisations, including in Australia.