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 - Page 15
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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unit4
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m&a
A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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martech
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social media
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pornography
Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.
Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cfo
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inflation
A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.
Further unveils AI-powered platform to centralise GMP data
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Further has launched Compass Marketing Intelligence to centralise Google Marketing data within Google Cloud, boosting campaign performance with AI-driven insights.
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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endpoint protection
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supply chain
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edr
ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.
Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
Gartner names Apromore a leader in 2025 process mining report
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Melbourne's Apromore leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, ranked among the top three global vendors for the third year running.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI’s business value despite its potential.
Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
OVHcloud launches all-in-one data platform for analytics & AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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virtualisation
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paas
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data analytics
OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.
H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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dei
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power / energy
H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell’s cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.
Vertiv, NVIDIA & iGenius to deploy Colosseum AI supercomputer
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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edge computing
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llms
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ai
Vertiv, NVIDIA and iGenius will deploy Colosseum, an AI supercomputer designed for regulated sectors, in southern Italy by 2025, advancing sovereign AI capabilities.
Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI-ready data monitoring
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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saas
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog has acquired Metaplane to enhance AI-ready data monitoring, expanding end-to-end data observability across the entire data lifecycle for organisations.
Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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productivity
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recruitment
New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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bnpl
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afterpay
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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fintech
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financial literacy
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fintech australia
Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.
Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.