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 48
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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jobs
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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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
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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genai
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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cloud services
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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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genai
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ai
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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genai
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.
Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Evnex is set to expand its Australian operations after securing investment from Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund.
StarHub launches new cybersecurity training platform
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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it training
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
StarHub launches its new Cybersecurity Awareness Training Platform to bolster enterprise cyber defences by addressing human error.
Myriota launches FlexSense to revolutionise satellite IoT solutions
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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iot
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supply chain & logistics
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apm
Myriota launches FlexSense, a satellite IoT hardware platform, promising to cut IoT solution development from years to months.
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
New Zealand 128th in global broadband cost rankings
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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nz compare
New Zealand ranks 128th in global broadband cost, averaging NZD$82 monthly, raising concerns about Kiwis' internet expenses compared to global prices.
Workforce readiness gap found in UK businesses, study shows
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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it training
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ai
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productivity
A new study reveals a workforce readiness gap in UK businesses, with 63% of executives citing unpreparedness and 45% of employees feeling unsupported.
ALE expands strategic partnerships for NaaS in Singapore
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sdn
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands partnerships with ACA Pacific and Exclusive Networks Singapore to offer Network as a Service.
Intel's new Lunar Lake processors to power 80+ laptop designs
Tue, 21st May 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake processors will be featured in over 80 new laptop designs, delivering over three times the capability of previous generations.
Teletrac Navman unveils tools for fleet decarbonisation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Teletrac Navman unveils groundbreaking tools, EVE and Sustainability Dashboard, to aid fleet operators in smooth, cost-effective decarbonisation efforts.
Half of firms to adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026
Tue, 21st May 2024
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apm
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power / energy
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genai
Half of all organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026 to manage energy use and carbon metrics in hybrid clouds.