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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.

Stories by Shannon - Page 76

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AI-driven Proptech revolutionise commercial property industry
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Proptech is revolutionising the commercial property industry, offering solutions to challenges like complex legacy systems and manual processes.
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CAMS enters insurance sector with major Oriental Insurance mandate
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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surveillance
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ai models
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insurance
Financial technology provider Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) secures an expansive contract from Oriental Insurance Company.
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UK House of Lords warn of copyright plunder by AI firms
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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uc
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physical security
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llms
UK House of Lords committee warns ministers about AI firms illegally using copyrighted material for training, calling for a revamp of outdated copyright laws.
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Aussies value flexible hours over working from home
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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workforce management
Australian employees value flexible working hours over working from home, but many would consider leaving their job if remote work was no longer an option.
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UK workers keen on workplace tech but feel overlooked
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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robots
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uc
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5g & beyond
UK workers express excitement for emerging technologies like 5G, AI, and robotics, despite managerial silence on these changes, reveals Virgin Media O2 study.
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CFOs' confidence in cashflow visibility remains low
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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ai
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cfo
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blackline
A mere 2% of CFOs fully trust their organisation's cashflow visibility – alarming figures that remain unchanged from last year.
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AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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Cognizant launches AI-enabled platform for software engineering
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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software development
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ai agents
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copilots
Cognizant unveils AI-powered software engineering platform, Cognizant Flowsource, aiming to improve consistency and scalability.
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Sapiens, OPES digitally transform Vietnam's insurance sector
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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data insights
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billing
Sapiens makes its first move in Vietnam, transforming OPES Digital Insurance's operations with the global debut of IDITSuite 19.1.
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TikTok trends reveal top voice assistant hacks for optimal use
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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google
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siri
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hands-free
A surge in searches for voice assistant tricks by 304% sparks TikTok tech savants from FatJoe to reveal top hacks - enhancing user experiences.
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Tata Consultancy Services seals tech deal with Aviva
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
TCS has unveiled a 15-year technology partnership with Aviva to manage over 5.5 million life and pensions policies.
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Fivetran and dbt Cloud to streamline data management
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
Fivetran partners with dbt Cloud to streamline data management, reducing costs for clients by automating tasks and enabling data-informed decision-making.
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Banks urged to adopt modern data architecture ahead of Basel IV
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Cloudera urges global banks to adopt a modern data architecture to bolster resilience against financial downturns and navigate compliance challenges.
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Data protection bill revision could revive SMBs' comms strategies
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Tweaking of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could spur 50% of UK's SMBs to upgrade communication strategies.
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ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
ThoughtSpot enhances its AI functions to spur 'Data Renaissance', placing humans at the core of data-driven decisions, elevating efficiency and innovation.
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Sysdoc partners with Change Awards for data-driven change management
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitisation
London-based Sysdoc has partnered with the Change Awards in an effort to champion data-driven change management.
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Elsight reports revenue surge due to Halo demand boost
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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robots
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drones
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military
Elsight reports soaring Q4/23 revenues up 256% owing to heightened demand for Halo system, boosted by repeat order influx from design-win partners.
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Trust Bank launches Trust+, Singapore's first fully digital banking experience
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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insurance
Trust Bank debuts Trust+, Singapore's maiden comprehensive digital banking platform, built upon transparency and simplicity.
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ServiceNow & Udemy unite for power skills learning boost
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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genai
ServiceNow and Udemy launch transformative partnership to mix power skills with tech training on the Now Learning platform.