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
Nebius reports lower costs & emissions with sustainable AI strategy
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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dc
Nebius reports a 20% reduction in operational costs and cut emissions with its sustainable AI infrastructure, including a heat-recovering Finnish data centre.
InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections
2 days ago
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fintech
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pwc
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m&a
InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.
AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai
A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.
UK shoppers regain confidence as in-store ads & loyalty rule
2 days ago
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martech
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clean technologies
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social media
UK shoppers grow more confident as 28% now view the economy favourably, boosting store ads and loyalty schemes amid shifting retail habits.
Gen Z drives renewed optimism & new demands in UK retail
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Gen Z boosts UK consumer confidence to 28%, driving demand for personalised, authentic retail experiences amid cautious economic optimism, says dentsu report.
DuploCloud & AWS to drive secure cloud automation for startups
2 days ago
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
DuploCloud partners with AWS to co-develop AI-driven DevOps automation, boosting secure, compliant cloud deployments for startups and regulated firms.
Data centre colocation market to double, driven by AI demand
2 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The data centre colocation market is set to nearly double from USD $104.2bn in 2025 to USD $204.4bn by 2030, driven by AI and hybrid cloud demand.
Brands boost social commerce spend despite western slow uptake
2 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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marketing
Despite slower uptake in Western markets, 77% of B2C marketing execs invest in social commerce amid rising global growth and creator-driven shopping trends.
IAM market surges as practical skills outpace degrees in hiring
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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mfa
US IAM market set to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, with firms favouring practical skills over degrees amid soaring demand and salaries.
Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans
2 days ago
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commerce commission
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mobile data
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mvno
Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.
Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks
2 days ago
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data protection
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martech
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breach prevention
Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.
Element Robotics advances LunarSim platform for lunar & Earth missions
2 days ago
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robots
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ai
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construction
Element Robotics' LunarSim, a digital twin platform for lunar missions, advances in Propel-AIR, aiming to cut costs and boost testing on Earth and the Moon.
Transatel launches Ubigi services for MINI cars across Europe
2 days ago
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uc
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iot
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cartech
Transatel launches Ubigi data service in MINI cars, offering seamless 4G/5G Wi-Fi across 27 European countries including the UK and France.
Indosat unveils Vision AI for smart, secure surveillance in Indonesia
2 days ago
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surveillance
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Indosat launches Vision AI, an intelligent surveillance system enhancing security and efficiency across Indonesian industries with a focus on privacy and data sovereignty.
CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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financial services
CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.
dLocal report reveals payment trends shaping emerging markets
2 days ago
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bnpl
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e-commerce
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financial services
dLocal's 2025 handbook reveals emerging markets, driving 65% of global growth by 2035, shift payments with local methods and digital demand reshaping commerce.
EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era
2 days ago
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act’s new rules starting August 2025.
Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack
2 days ago
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devops
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mfa
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martech
Qantas has revealed a cyberattack on a third-party call centre, exposing personal data of 5.7 million customers and raising serious security concerns.
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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amazon
Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.
Digital transformation projects see GBP £8 million average spend
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation projects, yet over one in three initiatives face failure or costly overruns amid AI-driven changes.