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
AI, cloud & data centre tech set to transform 2025
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converged infrastructure
As 2025 approaches, tech experts predict significant advancements in AI, cloud computing, and data centre technologies, reshaping industry landscapes.
Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.
Tokyo scientists enhance Ising machines for efficiency
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hyperscale
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cartech
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have unveiled a matrix-folding method that enhances the scalability of Ising machines, boosting optimisation efficiency.
Guardz expands cybersecurity reach with EMEA partnership
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mssp
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cyber attacks
Guardz is expanding its cybersecurity solutions across EMEA, partnering with Infinigate Cloud to assist small businesses protect against cyber threats.
UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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sustainability
Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.
Sensay CEO urges user-friendly approach to boost AI uptake
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ai
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productivity
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it departments
Dan Thomson, CEO of Sensay, claims the low use of AI tools stems from their complexity, urging businesses to enhance user-friendliness to boost adoption.
Palo Alto Networks predicts AI & cybersecurity merge by 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks predicts a convergence of AI and cybersecurity by 2025, emphasizing a 'cyber arms race' amid rising AI-driven threats.
AI to transform UK law firms with 96% adoption rate
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ai
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productivity
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legal tech
Research from Clio reveals that a staggering 96% of UK law firms are now integrating AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in legal practices.
Tech professionals foresee frequent career changes ahead
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ai
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ml
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amadeus
A study by Amadeus reveals that 40% of technology professionals globally expect to change careers at least three times, driven by emerging technologies.
Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure
3 days ago
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ransomware
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encryption
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cloud security
A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.
Alluxio outlines key AI & tech trends expected by 2025
3 days ago
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
Alluxio's CEO, Haoyuan Li, outlines key technology trends expected by 2025, emphasising advancements in AI, data analytics, and cloud computing.
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
3 days ago
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ai
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cybersecurity
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b2b
The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise
3 days ago
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ml
A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.
Westcon-Comstor expands AWS Marketplace across EMEA
3 days ago
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor has expanded its AWS Marketplace programme across EMEA to enhance partner engagement amid growing demand in Europe and the Middle East.
UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024
3 days ago
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gender diversity
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gender equality
New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.
UK enterprises embrace GenAI but face deployment hurdles
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that while 90% of UK enterprises are engaging with generative AI, only 40% feel their applications are production-ready.
Global shift towards major investment in generative AI
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.
Banks lead industries in adoption of generative AI technology
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
A report reveals that 60% of banking leaders are integrating generative AI technology into operations, outpacing other sectors in adoption rates.
Australia's ASRS climate reporting: A strategic opportunity
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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dei
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risk & compliance
Australia's new climate reporting standards challenge businesses to reinvent strategies, with experts urging a proactive approach to achieve lasting benefits.
Australian CFOs concerned about AI value in investment
Last week
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risk & compliance
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ai
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investment
A survey reveals Australian CFOs are uneasy about AI's ROI, with 77% deeming their organisations ineffective in realising its potential.