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.
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Bonzai to enhance digital ad viewability performance
3 days ago
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digital marketing
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westfield
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nz
Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.
Mastercard introduces fraud-fighting checkout upgrade
3 days ago
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mastercard
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adyen
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authentication
Mastercard introduces its tokenised 'Click to Pay' system in Australia, aiming to thwart up to 90% of the country's payment card fraud.
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
3 days ago
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cloud security
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australian government
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remote working
Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.
LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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certification
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security vulnerabilities
LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
Aussie consumers want sustainable product returns approach
3 days ago
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customer service
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recycling
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customer loyalty
Australian consumers seek greater sustainability in product returns, with nearly half suggesting retailers could enhance their sustainability credentials.
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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automation
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth
3 days ago
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ml
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digital transformation
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ai
Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.
TAFE NSW, Adobe to enhance digital literacy skills
3 days ago
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web development
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photography
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photoshop
TAFE NSW partners with Adobe, becoming Australia's first vocational education and training provider to become an Adobe Creative Campus.
Australia, NZ brands scoop Adobe Experience Maker Awards
3 days ago
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cx
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digital transformation
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general motors
Aussie and Kiwi companies lauded at the Adobe Experience Maker awards for their digital innovation, securing three major accolades.
Arrow Electronics unveils AI assistant for cloud business
3 days ago
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microsoft
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cloud services
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early access
Arrow Electronics has launched ArrowSphere Assistant, an AI companion developed to streamline cloud business management.
Report shines light on European B2B eCommerce flaws
3 days ago
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bnpl
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france
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germany
Billie's B2B Checkout Report 2024 exposes gaps in cross-border commerce, inadequate payment methods and a lack of dedicated B2B checkout.
European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023
3 days ago
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ai
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evident
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banking
Despite a global downturn in AI start-up investments, banks marked a 45% surge in 2023, with emphasis on bolstering regional AI capabilities.
Decline in email click-through rates blamed on automation
3 days ago
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email
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online marketing
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marketing automation
Email click-through rates have dropped since 2022 due to over-reliance on marketing automation and insufficient data-driven strategies.
Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector
3 days ago
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ai
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automation
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workplace culture
Research reveals the key role of interpersonal relationships for success in the tech industry and challenging notions of AI dominance.
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
3 days ago
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it spending
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cyber threats
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employment
The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.
Indosat to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform for AI shift
3 days ago
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ml
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indonesia
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genai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison gears up to adopt NVIDIA's Blackwell platform, aiming to revolutionise the use of AI in Indonesia.
Cloudflare, Kyndryl bolster alliance for network transformation
3 days ago
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network security
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managed services
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internet applications
Cloudflare and Kyndryl upgrade their partnership to a Global Strategic Alliance, enhancing their mission to modernise enterprise infrastructure.
Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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d-link
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botnet
Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.
BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime
3 days ago
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
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apac
BioCatch has joined forces with Google Cloud to combat soaring financial cybercrime in Southeast Asia with real-time biometric intelligence solutions.
AI, sustainability, elections dominate 2024 CEO talks
3 days ago
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ai
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renewable energy
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inflation
AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.
AliExpress launches livestream shopping for the UK
4 days ago
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cx
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online shopping
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consumers
AliExpress launches interactive livestream shopping in the UK, introducing an engaging and personalised consumer experience.
ServiceNow unveils Washington D.C. with advanced GenAI tech
4 days ago
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workflow automation
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ai
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servicenow
ServiceNow unveils its latest platform release, Washington D.C., packed with innovative features and enhancements to revolutionise enterprise workflows.
Porsche eBike boosts IT efficiency with Freshworks
4 days ago
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optimization
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freshservice
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automation
Porsche eBike bolsters its IT efficiency, harnessing Freshworks' AI-enabled business software for streamlined services.
Arrow Electronics unveils AI tool to boost efficiency of cloud management
4 days ago
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microsoft
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ai
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data insights
Arrow Electronics launches AI companion Assistant for its channel partners, utilising Microsoft Azure AI to enhance cloud service delivery.