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 1
Businesses hindered by inadequate data strategies for AI
Today
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ai
A new report highlights that 95% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to poor data strategies, with only 22% feeling 'very ready' for implementation.
Salesforce survey reveals AI adoption hurdles for CIOs
Today
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A Salesforce survey reveals that while 84% of CIOs view AI as vital as the internet, only 11% have fully implemented it amidst significant hurdles.
Lucid reveals UK business challenges in communication
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productivity
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project management
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communication
Lucid Software research highlights that 46% of UK businesses waste hours on decision-making due to poor communication and project management challenges.
Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students
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cybersecurity
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palo alto networks
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online safety
The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW’s Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.
UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
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malware
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gaming
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ecommerce
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.
UK finance leaders struggle with fragmented spend tools
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it spending
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expense management
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airwallex
A new report reveals that 95% of UK finance leaders struggle with global spend management due to outdated systems, hindering business growth.
Dropbox introduces AI tool Dash for Business in Australia
Today
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storage
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ai
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dropbox
Dropbox has launched Dash for Business in Australia, an AI-driven search tool designed to enhance workflow and streamline access to scattered company files.
Newgen Software reports 23% rise in Q2 revenues to INR 361 Cr
Today
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ecm
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cloud services
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insurance
Newgen Software has announced robust Q2 results for fiscal 2025, with revenues up 23% to INR 361 crore and profits surging 47% to INR 70 crore.
Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances
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productivity
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qualtrics
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workplace culture
Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals insights on enhancing employee experiences in Singapore, addressing challenges and highlighting the importance of workplace culture.
Datacom launches secure Enterprise AI Assistant tool
Today
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data privacy
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datacom
Datacom has unveiled its Enterprise AI Assistant to help businesses leverage AI while ensuring the security of their organisational data.
AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks
Today
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data protection
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genai
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llms
A Swimlane report reveals AI's rapid adoption outpaces organisations' data security measures, with 74% fearing misinformation as a growing threat.
Report reveals tech readiness gap in organisational goals
Today
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data privacy
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ai
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api management
A new report reveals a significant mismatch between technological aspirations and organisational readiness, emphasising urgent action needed across industries.
Lenovo unveils hybrid AI solution in partnership with NVIDIA
Today
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genai
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lenovo
Lenovo and NVIDIA have unveiled the Hybrid AI Advantage, a solution designed to enhance data processing and streamline AI deployment for businesses.
AMD unveils 5th Gen EPYC processors and new AI tech
Yesterday
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genai
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lenovo
AMD unveiled its cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing solutions, including the 5th Gen EPYC processors and Instinct MI325X accelerators in San Francisco.
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Yesterday
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nab
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waave
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banked
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave to enhance its Pay by Bank presence, partnering with Chemist Warehouse for seamless transactions.
Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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productivity
A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Yesterday
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Yesterday
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
Yesterday
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024
Yesterday
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cloud security
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edge computing
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supply chain & logistics
SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.