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 127
Google & Cambridge University forge AI research partnership
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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healthtech
Google partners with the University of Cambridge for multi-year AI research, aiming to generate societal benefits and combat climate change responsibly.
Adyen to streamline global payments for Frasers Hospitality
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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unionpay
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adyen
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alipay
Adyen partners with Frasers Hospitality to streamline guest experiences and payment processes across properties in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Europe.
RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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productivity
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m&a
RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.
Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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funding
Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.
Satellite IoT emerges as key player in global environmental sustainability
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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iot
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clean technologies
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connectivity
Satellite Internet of Things technology is emerging as a key tool in global environmental sustainability initiatives, according to Ground Control.
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
Fortinet releases next-gen firewall, Pay-as-You-Grow model
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fortinet launches FortiGate 6001F Next-Gen Firewall, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for modern data centre security needs.
Tiny Happy HR leverages data analytics to enrich work experience
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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hcm
Tiny Happy HR utilises sophisticated data analytics to advance the future of work, fostering an optimised, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace environment.
Global cloud microservice market set for growth in 2034
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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uc
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migration
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digital transformation
Global cloud microservice market set to skyrocket to US$11.3 billion by 2034, with an emphasis on observability and increased application in various sectors.
Chief Justice anticipates significant AI impact on law
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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ai
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law
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nuance
Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, urges careful implementation and underscoring the irreplaceable values of human judgement.
Biometrics shift in UK security highlights privacy concerns
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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data privacy
Simon Alderson, of First Response Group, addresses privacy and security concerns emerging from the shift from CCTV to biometric technologies for surveillance.
Wavestone survey highlights Gen AI as transformative tech
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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genai
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ai
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organisational culture
Wavestone's Data and AI Leadership Survey reveals that investments in data, analytics and Generative AI are top priorities for data companies.
AI set to boost telecom market to $11.29bn by 2030
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The global AI in telecommunication market is projected to surge by 2030, indicating a transformative phase for Communication Service Providers.
AI tool FACTlix to detect fraudulent consumer reviews
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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saas
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data protection
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martech
FACTlix, aims to identify and combat fraudulent consumer reviews, a deceitful practice that has impacted 12% of ecommerce sales and misled countless consumers.
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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islamic state
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.
Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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bots
Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.
Hyperscale cloud market projected to hit $3.4tn by 2034
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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ai
The hyperscale cloud market is predicted to reach a monumental $3.4tn by 2034, driven by digital transformation initiatives worldwide.
Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
The global modular data centres market is anticipated to surge to USD$81.2bn by 2030, due to efficiency and flexibility, says Research and Markets report.
Demand for Microsoft Dynamics set to triple by 2033
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
The Microsoft Dynamics market is expected to triple in value due to rising demand for its productivity-boosting software solutions.