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
Hyland partners with HCA Healthcare for AI-powered solutions
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digital transformation
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ai
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accounts payable
Hyland has formed an alliance with HCA Healthcare UK to introduce AI-driven Accounts Payable solutions, enhancing efficiency.
DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost
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gaming
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ai
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cloud services
DE-CIX has shattered records in 2024 with a staggering 68 exabytes of data traffic exchanged globally, marking a 15% increase from last year.
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
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netflix
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sustainability
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film production
The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.
Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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ai
Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.
THE ICONIC partners with Google AI to transform shopping
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
THE ICONIC is teaming up with Google Cloud to revolutionise its online shopping, introducing advanced AI features for a more personalised customer experience.
Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
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construction
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geographic information system
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agriculture
The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services
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cloud security
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edr
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cybersecurity
Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.
HighPoint unveils engineering services for tech sectors
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edge computing
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casb
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cloud services
HighPoint Technologies has unveiled its new Engineering Services, offering tailored solutions for NVMe, SAS/SATA, and USB storage interfaces to enhance product development.
SmartBear wins 2025 IoT award for enterprise solution
Yesterday
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iot
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visibility
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automation
SmartBear has triumphed with the 2025 IoT Innovation Award for Enterprise Solution of the Year, marking its fifth successive win for the API Hub.
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Yesterday
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report by PagerDuty reveals that 87% of Australian executives foresee major IT outages and stress the importance of automation to mitigate disruptions.
Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Yesterday
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digital marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards
Yesterday
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ecm
The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.
Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
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transparency
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millennials
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gen z
A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
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biometrics
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mfa
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iot
The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Yesterday
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API
Yesterday
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firewalls
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api
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cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Yesterday
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising e-commerce and smart analytics.
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
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cx
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ai
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microsoft
The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
Yesterday
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edutech
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recruitment
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employment
A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.