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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 2

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Europeans interested in AI cars but reluctant to pay extra
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ai
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data management
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ai adoption
A study shows strong interest in AI cars among Europeans, with 79% keen but only 23% willing to pay extra for the technology.
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UK tech leaders predict rise of Agentic AI by 2025
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genai
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llms
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ai
UK tech leaders project a surge in 'Agentic AI' adoption and a brighter economic outlook for 2025, amidst ongoing business uncertainties.
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Australian small businesses call for action against eCommerce
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ecommerce
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australia post
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sendle
Two-thirds of small businesses in Australia urge government action to protect local retailers from the impact of international eCommerce platforms.
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Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
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OutSystems leaders predict AI trends & challenges by 2025
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Executives at OutSystems predict that by 2025, AI will revolutionise customer service, but emphasise data quality as crucial for transformation.
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SAP Concur forecasts 2025 trends in travel management tech
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
SAP Concur forecasts a transformative 2025 for travel and expense management, emphasising digital investment and evolving business travel demands.
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UK & US firms face rising data costs despite upgrades
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cloud services
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cto
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data management
A new study reveals that 94% of financial institutions in the UK and US anticipate rising data budgets, raising concerns over cost control amid increasing expenses.
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Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
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2025: The rise of AI agents transforming global business
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ai
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ai agents
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dropbox
The year 2025 is set to revolutionise the technology sector, with AI becoming central to transforming productivity and collaboration, experts predict.
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Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
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Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change
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fintech
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blockchain
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dei
The fintech industry is gearing up for major transformations in 2025, driven by sustainable finance and AI trends, say leaders from Bruc Bond and Stripe ANZ.
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Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
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ai
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cybersecurity
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inflation
A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.
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Cloudera forecasts tech trends shaping 2025 industry landscape
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
As 2025 approaches, Cloudera predicts a surge in on-premise investments and the rise of quantum computing and AI, reshaping the tech landscape.
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UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.
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AWS unveils new service for managing security incidents
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
AWS has launched its Security Incident Response service to help organisations swiftly manage security events like data breaches and ransomware attacks.
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NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NetApp has released a report revealing that over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks, underscoring urgent needs for better data management strategies.
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Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.
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European security trends: Cyber focus, AI caution, hybrid rise
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hybrid cloud
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physical security
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ai
Genetec's 2025 State of Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards cybersecurity and hybrid cloud solutions, shaped by insights from over 5,600 professionals.
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New study highlights challenges in ITDR adoption by firms
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
A Quest Software study reveals 84% of firms engaging in Identity Threat Detection and Response see benefits, despite facing significant implementation challenges.
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Generative AI puts AUD$35 billion of creators' income at risk
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physical security
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genai
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ai
A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.