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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.

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DoiT announces USD $250m fund to boost AI automation
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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DoiT has unveiled a USD $250 million fund to propel AI-driven automation in cloud operations, enhancing efficiency as businesses migrate to the public cloud.
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NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
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Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
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Afterpay Day 2025 report reveals consumer behaviour trends
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital marketing
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Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.
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Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.
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Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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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.
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Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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utilities
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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.
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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.
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Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.
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UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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genai
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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.
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Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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Artificial intelligence is poised to transform business operations, yet 91% of leaders feel unprepared to harness its power effectively, according to research.
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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.
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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.
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Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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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.
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Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.