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 20
Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees’ DEX
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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kpis
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communication
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employees
Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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smb
A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.
AI survey reveals growing distrust in tech giants, call for regulation
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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llms
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ai
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transparency
A new survey has found 79% of people distrust big tech companies in artificial intelligence; while 76% demand stricter regulations.
Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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google
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shares
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lightyear
Trading app downloads soar by 47% in 2024, with 7.3 million new users added, reports SplitMetrics. Trade Republic leads new user gains, Robinhood tops lifetime downloads.
Air conditioning upgrade enhances Royal Free Hospital's IT efficiency
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
Secure I.T. Environments has upgraded the air conditioning at Royal Free Hospital's primary data centre in nine weeks, enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring uninterrupted service.
UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.
Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia’s Budget 2025
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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blockchain
As Malaysia awaits Budget 2025, tech leaders, including entrepreneur Georg Chmiel, call for AI, blockchain, and digital investments to propel the nation's global tech standing.
Vonage & SAP join forces to advance generative AI solutions
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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fleet management
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genai
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ai
Vonage and SAP partner to integrate Vonage’s APIs with SAP Business AI, enhancing enterprise intelligence with generative AI, business insights, and digital experiences.
Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.
Juniper upgrades data centre assurance with AI & new features
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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aiops
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ai
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks enhances data centre tools with AI and intent-based networking, promising up to 85% faster deployments and 90% OPEX savings.
Adobe unveils major updates to Premiere Pro focusing on colour & speed
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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martech
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sony
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software
Adobe has unveiled major updates for its Premiere Pro (beta) software, introducing new colour management, improved performance, and a refreshed design.
Australian firms facing significant AI readiness gap
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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security breaches
Despite strong investment, Australian firms face a significant AI readiness gap, with only 35% feeling prepared for AI projects now.
Admin work stifling UK hospitality growth, says new research
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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collaboration
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research
Administrative tasks are stifling growth for 88% of UK hospitality businesses, despite anticipated revenue increases.
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
Australian finance job market robust despite rising unemployment
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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management
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leadership
Despite rising unemployment, Australia’s finance and accounting job market stays strong, with 92% of businesses intending to sustain or boost permanent roles by year-end.
LJ Hooker launches Acceler8 to streamline digital marketing
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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digital marketing
The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.
Economic pressures lead Australians to embrace secondhand shopping
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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millennials
New data indicates 26% of consumers are hesitant to make purchases over $200 in the next six months, reflecting growing economic pressures.
Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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personal computing devices
Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.
Powertec & Zetifi partner to boost remote Australian connectivity
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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connectivity
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customer service
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powertec
Powertec Wireless Technology and Zetifi have partnered to bolster connectivity in Australia's regional and remote areas using advanced smart antenna technology.
Couchbase unveils Capella Columnar & free tier on AWS
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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edge ai
Couchbase launches Capella Columnar on Amazon Web Services, aiming to streamline the development of adaptive applications.