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 2
AI to transform UK law firms with 96% adoption rate
3 days ago
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productivity
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legal tech
Research from Clio reveals that a staggering 96% of UK law firms are now integrating AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in legal practices.
Tech professionals foresee frequent career changes ahead
3 days ago
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ai
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ml
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amadeus
A study by Amadeus reveals that 40% of technology professionals globally expect to change careers at least three times, driven by emerging technologies.
Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure
4 days ago
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ransomware
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encryption
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cloud security
A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.
Alluxio outlines key AI & tech trends expected by 2025
4 days ago
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
Alluxio's CEO, Haoyuan Li, outlines key technology trends expected by 2025, emphasising advancements in AI, data analytics, and cloud computing.
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
4 days ago
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cybersecurity
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b2b
The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise
4 days ago
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genai
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A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.
Westcon-Comstor expands AWS Marketplace across EMEA
4 days ago
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor has expanded its AWS Marketplace programme across EMEA to enhance partner engagement amid growing demand in Europe and the Middle East.
UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024
4 days ago
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dei
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gender diversity
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gender equality
New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.
UK enterprises embrace GenAI but face deployment hurdles
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that while 90% of UK enterprises are engaging with generative AI, only 40% feel their applications are production-ready.
Global shift towards major investment in generative AI
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.
Banks lead industries in adoption of generative AI technology
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
A report reveals that 60% of banking leaders are integrating generative AI technology into operations, outpacing other sectors in adoption rates.
Australia's ASRS climate reporting: A strategic opportunity
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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dei
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risk & compliance
Australia's new climate reporting standards challenge businesses to reinvent strategies, with experts urging a proactive approach to achieve lasting benefits.
Australian CFOs concerned about AI value in investment
Last week
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risk & compliance
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investment
A survey reveals Australian CFOs are uneasy about AI's ROI, with 77% deeming their organisations ineffective in realising its potential.
Cequence Security launches comprehensive API security services
Last week
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saas
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data protection
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digital transformation
Cequence Security has launched new API Security Assessment Services to enhance organisational security by providing insights into API risks and vulnerabilities.
Calls mount for reform in Australia's ICT procurement policy
Last week
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software development
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acs
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r&d
A report calls for urgent reforms in Australia's ICT procurement policies to bolster local tech firms and align with strategies from key trading partners.
Australians express mixed feelings on AI in workplaces
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it training
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data privacy
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ai
A recent EY report reveals mixed feelings among Australians about AI in the workplace, with 52% supporting automation but concerns over job security widespread.
Samsung Singapore partners to boost AI in education
Last week
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edutech
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samsung
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edtech
Samsung Electronics Singapore has partnered with Challenger Technologies, Geniebook, and TeachingTutor.ai to enhance AI-powered digital classroom experiences.
PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Last week
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finops
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ml
PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.
Aussie small business owners face mental health crisis
Last week
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mental health
A new report reveals that 69% of Australian small business owners face inadequate mental health support, prompting urgent calls for better resources.
Flexera survey reveals AI reshaping IT leaders' priorities
Last week
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Flexera's latest survey reveals that 42% of IT leaders view AI as crucial for transformation, despite concerns over overspending in tech budgets.