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 22
NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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microsoft
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software updates
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cloud services
The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
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afterpay
Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.
Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ecm
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cx
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martech
Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.
Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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hcm
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property market
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cushman and wakefield
Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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utilities
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illion
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financial services
A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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dei
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ai
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cleantech
Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.
Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.
UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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censuswide
New research by e2e-assure reveals a worrying gap between perceived and actual cyber resilience in the UK manufacturing sector, with 76% of risk owners misjudging their security.
Cloud Security Alliance surveys data risk management in cloud
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
A new Cloud Security Alliance report reveals significant gaps in organisations' confidence and tools for managing cybersecurity risks in cloud environments.
Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.
BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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uc
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data protection
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cyber attacks
Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.
NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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genai
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ai
NTT DATA's latest report reveals that 58% of banks globally are fully adopting generative AI, marking a crucial shift towards its integration in banking operations.
Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform business operations, yet 91% of leaders feel unprepared to harness its power effectively, according to research.
ICO probes social media platforms on teen data privacy
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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digital age
The ICO has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over data privacy issues concerning teenage users, sparking fears of increased scrutiny.
Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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ai
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cybersecurity
As International Women's Day approaches, tech leaders are advocating for gender equality, pushing for inclusive environments within the industry.
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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financial systems
AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.