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.
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Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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robots
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ai
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coding
EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
Gallagher Security sweeps up at 2024 New Zealand OSPAs
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Gallagher Security's Controller 7000 wins Outstanding New Security Product at the NZ Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2024.
Cloudflare unveils updates for R2 storage & Workers developer platform
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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storage
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data transfer
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object storage
Cloudflare boosts its R2 storage and Workers platform with new features, aiming to enhance data transfer capabilities and application development.
Atlas partners with datascalehr for major AI payroll revolution
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Atlas collaborates with datascalehr to overhaul its global payroll and HR management systems, leveraging its AI-native technology for data accuracy upgrades.
APAC firms struggling with rampant cloud spending – report
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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storage
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
A new Forrester report has highlighted poor Cloud Cost Management and Optimisation (CCMO) strategies across the Asia Pacific region.
DataStax acquires AI startup Logspace to boost Gen AI development
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
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software development
In a bid to simplify Gen AI development, DataStax is set to acquire AI startup, Logspace, developer of the open-source framework, Langflow.
Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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productivity
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gen z
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employment
Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.
Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
Ivanti CEO, Jeff Abbott, unveils revamp of the firm's security model aimed at setting an industry standard amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Wiise enters strategic partnership with Solutions+ NZ
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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erp
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cloud services
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wiise
Cloud ERP platform Wiise partners with newcomer Solutions+ NZ, forging a strategic alliance expected to create around 40 tech jobs in Australia and New Zealand.
VIAVI makes strides in 6G & AI research with city-scale digital twin
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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ai
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ai models
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network monitoring
VIAVI Solutions uncovers major achievements in AI and 6G research, introducing a city-scale digital twin and AI-Native Air Interface.
Kentico leads again in Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for DXP
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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nps
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acquia
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sitefinity
Kentico maintains market leadership for the fourth year running, according to the Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for Digital Experience Platforms.
Agri-tech sector braces for M&A surge as investment plummets
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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clean technologies
A 40% slump in agri-tech investments in 2023 has prompted industry changes and a predicted surge in M&A activity for 2024, with tech giants entering the sector.
ANZ manufacturers boost efficiency with ERP & MOM systems
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Manufacturers across Australasian are embracing SYSPRO to bolster operational efficiencies amid challenging times.
Electronic Design Automation software market to hit $11.2bn
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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microsemi
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stem
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siemens
Global Electronic Design Automation software market expected to exceed US$11.2bn due to increased adoption of IoT devices.
Data-stealing malware affects nearly 10m devices in 2023
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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social media
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kaspersky
Data-stealing malware infected 10 million devices in 2023, pilfering an average of 51 login credentials per device, according to a Kaspersky study.
Centreon expands ON Partner Program to support MSP growth
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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digital infrastructure
Centreon expands its ON Partner Program, offering dedicated support to Managed Service Providersamidst i ncreasing demand for outsourced management services.
Evolution of data backups: a crucial facet in the digital age
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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ibm
Data backups are a vital task for IT teams worldwide to ensure business continuity, and failure to have robust data backup protocols could be devastating.
Lenovo and NVIDIA unveil suite of new hybrid AI solutions
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Lenovo, in partnership with NVIDIA, announced hybrid AI solutions at the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, revolutionising AI implementation across industries.
VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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cartech
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ai
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clean technologies
VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.
Gigamon holds 63% share in booming deep observability market
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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gigamon
Gigamon leads the deep observability market, accounting for a 63% share and 61% growth in 2023, thanks to its network monitoring pipeline.