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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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Remote worker monitoring apps raise privacy & cyber risks
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University of Waterloo research warns that employee monitoring apps may harm privacy and productivity, as 70% of large firms plan to use such software this year.
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Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
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Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.
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Skillcast launches Aida to boost confidential AI compliance
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Skillcast has launched Aida, an AI assistant offering confidential, real-time compliance training to meet rising UK concerns over AI regulation readiness.
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Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
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Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.
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UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
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Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise
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A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.
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Quantum AI seeing rising business interest despite high costs
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Over 60% of 500 global business leaders are investing in or exploring quantum AI, citing promise in data analytics amidst cost and knowledge barriers.
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Forrester names AI, agentic systems & robotics top for 2025
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Forrester names AI, synthetic data, agentic AI and humanoid robots as top emerging technologies for 2025, highlighting a shift to strategic business adoption.
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AI reshapes data centre energy, cooling & sustainability strategies
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AI's rapid growth is forcing data centres worldwide to rethink power, cooling, and design, boosting energy use and sparking innovative, sustainable solutions.
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Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust
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Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.
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AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
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Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
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Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.
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Nearly half of Australian workers say pay fails to match costs
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Nearly half of Australian workers feel their wages aren't keeping up with living costs, as job insecurity and burnout rise, ELMO Software reveals.
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UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences
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Four in five Brits have used connected tech like QR codes and AR when shopping recently, with many willing to pay more for these experiences, says Merkle.
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Human customer service drives loyalty & up to GBP £100 spend
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Research from Ventrica reveals positive customer service boosts spending by up to GBP £100 per interaction, with consumers favouring human contact over AI.
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Cloudhouse & ServiceNow join forces to boost IT governance
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Cloudhouse partners with ServiceNow to boost IT governance via integrated Guardian platform, enhancing application compatibility and infrastructure visibility.
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Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 Fast Movers
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Adelaide-based Identifly named among South Australia's Top 25 fastest growing firms in the 2025 Fast Movers program, highlighting cybersecurity prowess.
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Trend Micro launches AI threat detection for enterprise security
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Trend Micro launches AI-powered threat detection on AWS, combining NVIDIA tech to safeguard enterprises scaling up their AI operations worldwide.
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GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness
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Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.
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Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025
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A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.