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 3
UK financial leaders embracing AI, new study reveals
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ai
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automation
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finance
New research reveals that 95% of UK financial leaders are embracing or exploring AI integration in operations, despite job loss concerns due to automation.
Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.
Wakam launches UK subsidiary with FCA & PRA approval
Last week
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insurance
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insurtech
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fca
Insurer Wakam launches its UK subsidiary, Wakam UK Limited, signalling a major expansion feat in the heavily regulated market.
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
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microsoft
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cloud security
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring
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casb
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cybersecurity
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elections
Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
Baidam Solutions, Google partners for cybersecurity diversity
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cybersecurity
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google
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brisbane
Brisbane's Baidam Solutions and Google partner up to boost representation in the cybersecurity sector, fostering diversity and reaching out to underrepresented communities globally.
Alphinity & CSIRO launch Responsible AI framework for investing
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ai
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investment
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csiro
Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.
Progress boosts AI capabilities in latest Sitefinity edition
Last week
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ecm
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martech
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cdp
Progress ramps up AI capabilities in the latest edition of Sitefinity, offering tools to refine audience segmentation and increase content relevancy.
Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Last week
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recruitment
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employment
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work-life balance
People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.
Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
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digital transformation
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workflow automation
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insurance
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
Effortless digital experiences key to Singaporean customer loyalty
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A survey reveals seamless digital experiences and passwordless authentication could secure customer loyalty among Singaporeans.
Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership
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summer of tech
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recruitment
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ceda
Manawatū-based businesses to gain from an innovative partnership between CEDA and ManawaTech supporting the 2024 Summer of Tech programme.
Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Last week
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edutech
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cloud services
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encryption
Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
Dropbox unveils new features for remote work, enhances Microsoft integration
Last month
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voip
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contact centre
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wfh
Dropbox responds to challenges of remote working with security enhancements, upgrades to Dropbox Replay, and new integrations with Microsoft tools.
Hitachi Vantara debuts iQ products & Virtual Storage Platform
Last month
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storage
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ml
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ai
Hitachi Vantara unveils new AI-centric iQ product line and Hybrid cloud storage solution, the Virtual Storage Platform One, in Singapore.
New report reveals stark divide in global AI progression
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cloud services
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ai
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netapp
NetApp's Cloud Complexity Report reveals differences in AI implementation, underlining the role of robust data infrastructure for AI prosperity.
Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue
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digital transformation
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ai
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lenovo
Lenovo's global CIO study shows that while the desire to adopt AI technologies is stronger than ever, businesses face significant challenges.
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
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law enforcement
Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.
UK consumers prioritising price over brand loyalty
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cx
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martech
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vr
A report by ServiceNow finds cost as the primary driver of UK consumer brand loyalty, with 67% being less brand loyal than two years ago.
Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs
Last month
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
In an AI-driven security boost, global cybersecurity solution provider Smarttech247 aligns with SentinelOne to deliver top-notch managed detection and response services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Westcon-Comstor achieves 100% renewable electricity target in UK
Last month
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sustainable it
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power / energy
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor powers its UK sites exclusively through renewables, leading its ambitious international drive for 100% clean electricity by 2030.
Cash Chasm report reveals drawbacks of manual cash management
Last month
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automation
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risk management
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paycomplete
PayComplete's Cash Chasm report highlights challenges in cash handling, with 41% of businesses reliant on manual processes and risking losses.
GumGum integrates Playground xyz into APAC ad suite
Last month
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martech
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adtech
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apac
GumGum integrates Playground xyz's media portfolio to strengthen its APAC business, advancing AI-driven ad solutions.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Purple on Demand in Asia Pacific
Last month
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digital transformation
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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asia pacific
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Purple on Demand, a subscription-based communication product for APAC businesses.