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 56
AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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ai
A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.
Australian IT contractor rates shift, niche skills rise
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.
Microsoft unveils AI agents to transform business automation
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
Microsoft is set to launch new AI agents in November, promising to transform business automation and enhance organisational efficiency across sectors.
UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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agi
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edtech
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censuswide
Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.
New Zealanders losing $3.8m weekly to online scams
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New Zealanders are losing $3.8 million weekly to scammers, prompting the NCSC to call for heightened vigilance during Cyber Smart Week.
ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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m&a
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funding
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capital raising
ScaleWise has acquired Pug & Bear to combat declining UK startup graduation rates from Seed to Series A funding, which dropped from 12.5% to 4.5%.
Cisco partners with CSA to enhance Singapore's cyber resilience
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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edutech
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it training
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siem
Cisco has partnered with Singapore's Cyber Security Agency to enhance the nation's cyber resilience, focusing on threat intelligence and talent development.
Yahoo identity solutions expand access across key SSPs
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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data privacy
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yahoo
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digital advertising
Yahoo has expanded access to its Identity Solutions, enabling publishers to monetise audiences more effectively without reliance on third-party cookies.
Oracle launches AI-driven features to boost customer services
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Oracle has unveiled new AI-enhanced features for its Fusion Cloud services, aimed at improving customer experiences and boosting service efficiency.
Progress unveils new IP indexing for Flowmon platform
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ndr
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cybersecurity
Progress has unveiled enhanced features for its Flowmon platform, enabling rapid cyberthreat detection and network troubleshooting.
Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A Capgemini report reveals a stark gap between the potential and actual use of Generative AI in UK management, with only 34.9% actively utilising its tools.
Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.
Singapore workers face trust issues but lead in AI training
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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hcm
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ai ethics & governance
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productivity
Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals workplace chaos and low employee trust in leadership in Singapore, amid growing adaptation to AI technologies.
Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
Survey reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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supply chain
A new OpenText survey reveals 62% of firms faced ransomware attacks via software supply chains, with 93% fearing increased threats from AI-driven phishing.
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
Censys reports massive 238% rise in global channel growth
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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government
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public sector
Censys has reported a remarkable 238% increase in its global channel programme, driven by a booming demand for attack surface management solutions.
Businesses hindered by inadequate data strategies for AI
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
A new report highlights that 95% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to poor data strategies, with only 22% feeling 'very ready' for implementation.
UK finance leaders struggle with fragmented spend tools
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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it spending
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expense management
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airwallex
A new report reveals that 95% of UK finance leaders struggle with global spend management due to outdated systems, hindering business growth.
UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.