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 31
Boyce Precision Engineering grows 20% with new MRP solution
Fri, 24th May 2024
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agility
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northern ireland
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digitisation
Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) reports a 20% growth and 25% lower stock levels after adopting Forterro's MRP solution, 123Insight.
Irwin Mitchell adopts AI to enhance legal efficiency & service
Fri, 24th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
Irwin Mitchell adopts Lexis+ AI to boost legal workflow efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools for advanced legal research and drafting.
Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping
Fri, 24th May 2024
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online shopping
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consumers
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electronics
AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.
GitHub enhances AI developer tool with Copilot Extensions
Fri, 24th May 2024
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uc
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virtualisation
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martech
GitHub launches Copilot Extensions to streamline AI-driven development, integrating tools from top partners like DataStax and Azure directly into the IDE.
Study finds hybrid work causing major productivity losses
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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us
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it departments
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employees
New research by Scalable Software reveals employees in the US and UK lose almost four hours weekly due to IT challenges in hybrid work environments.
Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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breach prevention
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ai
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consumers
The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.
Cybersecurity compliance remains a challenge amid new regulations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Regulations are reshaping cybersecurity strategies with 93% of organisations revising their approaches, while only 40% feel ready to meet new demands.
Cornerstone acquires SkyHive to enhance workforce agility solutions
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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m&a
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integration
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agility
Cornerstone acquires SkyHive Technologies' workforce skills intelligence, enhancing its platform to support agile, skills-based organisations.
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
iManage integrates its AI with Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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uc
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voip
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microsoft
iManage integrates its AI services with Microsoft Copilot, improving collaboration and decision-making for knowledge workers via enhanced AI capabilities.
UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.
SuperTech unveils roadmap to boost West Midlands economy
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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sustainability
SuperTech, the UK’s first ProfTech supercluster, reveals a Research and Innovation Roadmap to boost Birmingham's economy, aiming to create 4,600 jobs and add £1.5bn.
UK firms prioritise AI & sustainability in tech purchases
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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cleantech
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ai
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automation
UK enterprises are prioritising revenue growth and keeping pace with technology as top drivers for tech purchases, per a CCGroup report.
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ransomware
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email security
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ai
Arctic Wolf’s Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
Zoom launches post-quantum encryption to secure user data
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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quantum computing
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productivity
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video conferencing
Zoom pioneers with post-quantum end-to-end encryption, setting a new security standard in video conferencing to protect against future quantum threats.
Zoom reports strong growth & profitability for Q1 2024
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Zoom's Q1 financial results show 3.2% revenue growth and a stark rise in net income to $216.3M, driven by AI integration and increased enterprise adoption.
Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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salaries
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workforce management
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research
New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.
AI Forum launches survey to track AI's impact on productivity
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ai
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productivity
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callaghan innovation
The AI Forum launches a quarterly survey to evaluate AI's impact on New Zealand's productivity, filling a vital data gap and guiding future innovations.
In-house lawyers foresee huge AI impact, adoption lagging
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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recruitment
A Thomson Reuters study reveals 74% of in-house lawyers foresee a profound impact from AI on the legal sector, yet adoption lags due to budget issues.
Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.