About Shannon
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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
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CEOs embrace hybrid work model, report increased productivity
2 days ago
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
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productivity
New research from International Workplace Group shows 91% of CEOs now use hybrid work models, boosting productivity, retention, and employee engagement.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
2 days ago
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ai
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ai agents
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ml
AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study
2 days ago
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ai
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turnitin
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automation
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.
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V2 Digital report highlights AI adoption challenges in Australia
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai adoption
V2 Digital's State of AI in Australia report highlights significant gaps in AI adoption among Australian firms, stressing the need for better training and strategic prioritisation.
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Exabeam, LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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siem
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ueba
Exabeam and LogRhythm merge to form an AI-driven cybersecurity powerhouse, bolstering security and enhancing threat detection capabilities.
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SolarWinds celebrates multiple awards for products & execs
2 days ago
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
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big data
SolarWinds garnered multiple accolades in early 2024 for its innovative IT management solutions, celebrating executives and product advancements.
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Bugcrowd partners with Axon Technologies for EMEA expansion
2 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bugcrowd
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cyber threats
Bugcrowd partners with UAE's Axon Technologies to boost EMEA cybersecurity presence, combining crowdsourced solutions with advanced security expertise.
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University of Sydney adopts mobile credentials for campus access
2 days ago
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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nfc
The University of Sydney teams up with Gallagher Security and Transact Campus to launch a mobile credential system.
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Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
2 days ago
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ai
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verdantix
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user interface
Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.
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Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management
2 days ago
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saas
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crm
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hcm
New research by Docusign and Deloitte exposes the Agreement Trap, causing a global loss of SGD$2.4 trillion annually due to outdated agreement management systems.
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UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
2 days ago
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.
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Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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ai
Organisations are significantly boosting their generative AI investments, with nearly a quarter now integrating the technology, up from 6% in 2023.
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Digital marketing challenges persist for Singapore companies
2 days ago
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crm
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martech
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cdp
While 84% of Singapore companies use digital marketing, only 17% see a clear link to increased revenue, highlighting ROI measurement challenges.
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Global IT outage reveals critical need for business resilience
4 days ago
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dr
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securityscorecard
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cloud services
A global IT outage on Friday exposed vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilient IT strategies.
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Ransomware recovery costs soar in energy & water sectors
4 days ago
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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utilities
Sophos reports a fourfold rise in median recovery costs for energy and water sectors to USD $3 million in 2024, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning
4 days ago
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
CrowdStrike's global outage highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness and business continuity, with experts stressing robust recovery plans and clear communication.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
4 days ago
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iot
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power / energy
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ai
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034
4 days ago
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
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Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
4 days ago
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partner programmes
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ai
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kpis
A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.
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Businesses face revenue loss due to underutilisation of AI technology
4 days ago
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crm
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ai
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ai adoption
Underutilisation of AI is leading to a 26% revenue loss for businesses, reveals Clari's 2024 Revenue Leak Report.