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 - Page 2
Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
2 days ago
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
2 days ago
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
2 days ago
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encryption
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fintech
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risk & compliance
CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
2 days ago
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smart grids
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digitalisation
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energy sector
The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.
Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Kao Data’s new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.
Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
4 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
AI system to cut grid connection delays by 80% in US energy push
4 days ago
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storage
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data analytics
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cartech
Southwest Power Pool, Hitachi, and NVIDIA will cut US power grid connection delays by 80% using AI to speed energy planning and infrastructure upgrades.
Pax8 expands cybersecurity offerings with Check Point suite
4 days ago
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point’s AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.
Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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ai
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cto
Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.
Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
4 days ago
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data analytics
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fintech
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ai
Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.
Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears
4 days ago
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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amazon
A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America’s food supply chains and grocery availability.
Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend
4 days ago
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malware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
All surveyed ANZ IT security leaders back agentic AI to tackle digital threats, with 36% using it now and 68% expected in two years.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
4 days ago
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smartphones
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ai
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samsung
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Apptio launches new AI & hybrid IT tools for enterprise ROI
Last week
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saas
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Apptio launches AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to help enterprises boost ROI and manage hybrid cloud and AI investments effectively.
Sage unveils AI tools, trust label & supply chain upgrade
Last week
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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genai
Sage launches AI tools including Sage Copilot for Sage X3 in Canada, an AI Trust Label, and upgrades to supply chain and finance software for SMBs.
Latent AI & InferQ to deliver real-time AI for Indian forces
Last week
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ai
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edge ai
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cloud services
Latent AI and InferQ have partnered to deliver real-time AI solutions for Indian Defence Forces, enhancing battlefield intelligence and remote operations.
OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
Last week
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application security
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cybersecurity
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software development
OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.
DRUID AI named Microsoft’s first certified healthcare AI provider
Last week
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ai
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agentic ai
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microsoft
DRUID AI is the first certified healthcare AI provider in Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, recognised by Microsoft for secure, scalable solutions.
LFB Group launches modular data centre cooling for AI era
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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data centre cooling
LFB Group unveils its modular Fan Wall Unit, offering scalable, energy-efficient cooling for hyperscale and edge data centres tackling rising AI workloads.