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 84
Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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digital divide
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nz
New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.
Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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parliament
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global warming
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silicon valley
UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.
2/3 consumers have digital privacy concerns when shopping online
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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online shopping
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online security
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ebay
Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.
Data centres could use 20% of global power by 2025
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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migration
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cleantech
Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.
Artificial intelligence in business: What will 2024 bring?
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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genai
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ai
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automation
WalkMe's CTO, Uzi Dvir, shares his 2024 tech predictions, spotlighting the pivotal role of AI in the business landscape.
Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Cybersecurity remains the top tech investment focus for the second consecutive year for UK and Irish firms, a Softcat report reveals.
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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data privacy
Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
New worm named LitterDrifter heightens global cyber threat landscape
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
USB-propagating worm named LitterDrifter, developed by Russian cyber espionage group Gamaredon, presents a global cybersecurity threat.
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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online shopping
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passwords
Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.
Cohesity boosts Microsoft 365 data security with enhanced backup recovery
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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saas
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity partners with Microsoft to improve Microsoft 365 data security, offering enhanced backup and recovery solutions.
UK businesses keen on AI but unprepared for its integration
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Despite 78% of UK businesses planning AI investment, 73% admit to being unprepared for its integration, a study shows.
Significant drop in ransomware but threat remains for UK
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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edutech
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canada
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us
UK sees rise in ransomware victims despite 32% drop globally, highlighting continuing threat, says GuidePoint Security report.
CEOs prioritise GenAI investments to maintain competitive edge
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
UK CEOs are boosting investments in generative AI (GenAI) to sustain a strategic edge in fierce competition, an EY survey reveals.
Fivetran strengthens Microsoft alliance with new data lake integrations
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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encryption
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Fivetran bolsters alliance with Microsoft, launching new integrations with Microsoft Fabric and adding data lake destinations.
GenAI seen as key to business survival and innovation
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
UK IT chiefs affirm Generative AI (GenAI) as vital for business survival and growth, highlighted in an Appsbroker and CTS study.
ESET unveils comprehensive home cyber protection product
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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ai
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cloud protection
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digitalisation
ESET launches comprehensive cyber protection solution, ESET HOME, in Australia, offering all-in-one security management.
Australian businesses struggling with AI readiness
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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ai models
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csiro
Just 5% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to utilise AI in their operations, a report by Cisco reveals.
Ad fraud set to surge due to automation advancements
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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open source
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threat intelligence
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transparency
Insikt Group warns ad fraud losses could surge to $100bn due to a rise in automated solutions like bot software.
UK's Quorum Cyber gains entry to Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
Quorum Cyber, a UK-based cybersecurity specialist, has gained entry into the Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview.
HR, business leaders struggle with upskilling despite AI boom
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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it training
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e-learning
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genai
While 75% of HR and business leaders recognise the importance of upskilling, 76% struggle to implement suitable programmes, a study shows.