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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.

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Edge computing critical enabler of digital-first connected operations
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Edge computing is a critical enabler of a transition to digital-first connected operations, according to a new report from Schneider Electric.
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Accenture named Leader in CX Strategy Consulting Services
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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crm
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cx
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martech
Accenture emerges as a leader in customer experience strategy consulting services in Asia Pacific, according to a recent report.
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Can bots succeed where humans have failed in sustainability?
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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oracle
People want businesses to turn talk into action, and believe technology can help businesses succeed where people have failed.
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Sophos unveils cloud protection advancements with Linux and offerings
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Sophos has unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities.
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Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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emirates
Emirates plans to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse, alongside repurposing its Expo 2020 site into a centre for innovation.
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Over 3/4 of organisations think they'll be breached in 2022
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Over three quarters of organizations believe they'll face a cybersecurity breach in 2022, says Trend Micro research.
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Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
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NEXTGEN expands CrowdStrike ANZ partnership into Asia
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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ueba
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ai security
NEXTGEN has announced it has been named a distributor for CrowdStrike in Singapore, Malaysia and The Philippines.
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UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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supply chain
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cleantech
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sustainability
University of Queensland leads multi-million-dollar project to build Australia's critical mineral supply chain and create 1300 jobs.
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APAC unprepared to weather storm of cybersecurity breaches
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Sixty eight percent of enterprises in Asia Pacific suffered from at least on security breach in 2021, according o a new report from Forrester.
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Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.
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Better tech key to adapting to the hybrid workplace - Adobe
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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adobe
The shift to hybrid work has been a boon for many information workers, but also comes with its share of challenges, particularly with regards to technology.
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Zoom announces CX innovations for 'work anywhere' workforce
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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crm
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uc
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cx
Zoom Video Communications has unveiled its latest innovations in the Zoom platform to help businesses improve customer and employee experiences.
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Intel commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Intel has announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.
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Vodafone extends collaboration with IBM, MATRIXX Software
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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ibm
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ partners with IBM and MATRIXX Software to enhance digital commerce for all customers, including IoT.
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Equinix enters Africa, closing US$320 million acquisition of MainOne
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The completion of the acquisition augments Equinix's long-term strategy to become a leading African carrier-neutral digital infrastructure company.
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Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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fraud
Reported cases of consumer fraud more than tripled in the years 2020-2021 from prior years, according to a new report by Accenture.
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Ransomware payments hit new records as Dark Web leaks climb
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The average ransom demand in cases worked by the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 security consultants rose 144% in 2021 to $2.2 million.
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EY strengthens transformation, growth with Blackdot acquisition
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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ey
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m&a
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consultancy
EY has announced the acquisition of consultancy firm Blackdot, as it looks to strengthen its customer transformation and growth capabilities.
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Commvault to merge APJ and EMEA businesses, led by Fanizzi
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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saas
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commvault
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data management
The new International region will comprise of more 150 national markets and will continue to deliver support to all Commvault customers.