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 18
Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.
AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
New Zealand named the easiest country to navigate by car
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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driving
A survey by DiscoverCars.com reveals New Zealand as the easiest country for drivers to navigate, scoring an impressive 9.08 out of 10.
Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.
UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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national security
A new report reveals the UK's reliance on gas has become its Achilles' heel, with indigenous production plummeting by 70% since 2000, heightening price risks.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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strategy
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airwallex
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politics
Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.
Cybersecurity concerns rise after US Treasury OCC breach
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A substantial data breach affecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has raised urgent concerns about cybersecurity within U.S. government agencies.
Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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genai
Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ethics
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.
AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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open source
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data privacy
The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.
New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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hcm
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ai
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microsoft
Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.
AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data privacy
Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.
UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.
HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.
Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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misinformation
International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.
APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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it training
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data privacy
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ai
A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.