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 - Page 19
Monday's AI service platform launches for all users
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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service management
monday.com has launched its AI-driven enterprise service management platform, monday service, now available for all users after a successful beta phase.
AI & privacy-first tech driving APAC mobile app surge
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Adjust's 2025 Mobile App Trends report reveals a 26% YoY rise in e-commerce app installs in APAC, driven by AI and privacy-first technologies.
AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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it training
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genai
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ai
A new report reveals a pressing AI skills gap in UK businesses, worsened by restrictive policies like IR35 and rising National Insurance contributions.
UK CEOs remain optimistic despite global challenges
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK business confidence rises, with 82% of CEOs optimistic about the year ahead despite challenges, according to a new survey by EY-Parthenon.
Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cx
Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.
Cisco unveils AI innovations for secure data centres
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Cisco is showcasing its strategic vision at the Cisco Live EMEA event in Amsterdam, revealing innovations to help businesses navigate AI challenges and enhance digital resilience.
60% of firms revamping supply chains amid trade turmoil
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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investment
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automation
A new report reveals 60% of firms are revamping supply chains to tackle tariff uncertainty and market volatility, driving investments in automation and diversification.
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
AI summit in Paris focuses on ethics & sustainability
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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physical security
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genai
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ai
As the Paris AI Action Summit begins, leaders discuss the ethical deployment of AI, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and the protection of creators' rights.
Australian firms to overhaul backup strategies by 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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saas
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data protection
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dr
A new report reveals over half of Australian businesses plan to change their backup solutions by 2025, facing challenges in cost and recovery confidence.
Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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dei
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transparency
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investment
Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Resilience launches new tool to combat vendor cyber risk
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Resilience has launched its Vendor Risk Report to aid UK businesses in identifying and managing risks linked to third-party vendors amidst rising cyber threats.
Low-code drives digital transformation in UK manufacturing
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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low-code
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ai
New research reveals that 99% of UK manufacturing organisations now utilise low-code platforms, highlighting their critical role in digital transformation efforts.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.
Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK for cyber training scheme
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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edutech
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it training
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risk & compliance
Nationwide has partnered with CAPSLOCK to launch a cyber security training programme, aiming to enhance diversity and skills in the UK's cyber workforce.