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 29
Europeans interested in AI cars but reluctant to pay extra
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ai
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data management
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ai adoption
A study shows strong interest in AI cars among Europeans, with 79% keen but only 23% willing to pay extra for the technology.
Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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email security
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scams
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
UK & US firms face rising data costs despite upgrades
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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cloud services
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cto
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data management
A new study reveals that 94% of financial institutions in the UK and US anticipate rising data budgets, raising concerns over cost control amid increasing expenses.
SAP Concur forecasts 2025 trends in travel management tech
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
SAP Concur forecasts a transformative 2025 for travel and expense management, emphasising digital investment and evolving business travel demands.
OutSystems leaders predict AI trends & challenges by 2025
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Executives at OutSystems predict that by 2025, AI will revolutionise customer service, but emphasise data quality as crucial for transformation.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
2025: The rise of AI agents transforming global business
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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dropbox
The year 2025 is set to revolutionise the technology sector, with AI becoming central to transforming productivity and collaboration, experts predict.
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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fintech
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blockchain
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dei
The fintech industry is gearing up for major transformations in 2025, driven by sustainable finance and AI trends, say leaders from Bruc Bond and Stripe ANZ.
Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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inflation
A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.
Cloudera forecasts tech trends shaping 2025 industry landscape
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
As 2025 approaches, Cloudera predicts a surge in on-premise investments and the rise of quantum computing and AI, reshaping the tech landscape.
UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.
AWS unveils new service for managing security incidents
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
AWS has launched its Security Incident Response service to help organisations swiftly manage security events like data breaches and ransomware attacks.
NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NetApp has released a report revealing that over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks, underscoring urgent needs for better data management strategies.
Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.
European security trends: Cyber focus, AI caution, hybrid rise
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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hybrid cloud
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physical security
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ai
Genetec's 2025 State of Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards cybersecurity and hybrid cloud solutions, shaped by insights from over 5,600 professionals.
New study highlights challenges in ITDR adoption by firms
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
A Quest Software study reveals 84% of firms engaging in Identity Threat Detection and Response see benefits, despite facing significant implementation challenges.
Generative AI puts AUD$35 billion of creators' income at risk
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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physical security
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genai
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ai
A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.