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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 21

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Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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martech
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ecommerce
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google
A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.
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Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.
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United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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phishing
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email security
Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.
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APAC IT leaders face data challenges in AI adoption drive
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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agentic ai
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productivity
Research by MuleSoft reveals that nearly all IT leaders in APAC plan to adopt AI agents, but 95% face significant data integration challenges.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dr
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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Asia leads in AI but faces data quality & security issues
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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storage
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digital transformation
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ai
A new study by Hitachi Vantara reveals Asia is at the forefront of AI adoption, but data quality and security issues threaten its ongoing progress.
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Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
Nationwide has teamed up with CAPSLOCK to launch a new cybersecurity training programme aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity in IT careers.
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Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.
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UK legal sector sees 39% surge in data breach incidents
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data protection
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document management
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ecm
A recent report reveals a staggering 39% rise in data breaches within the UK's legal sector, compromising the personal details of nearly 8 million people.
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British firms grapple with outdated finance technology
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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accounts payable
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automation
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finance
New research reveals that 55% of British finance departments still rely on outdated OCR technology, causing productivity and accuracy issues.
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Power Digital launches fusepoint to aid mid-market brands
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Power Digital has unveiled fusepoint, a new consultancy aimed at providing mid-market brands with advanced marketing solutions and actionable insights.
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Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dei
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partner programmes
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it budget
A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
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Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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workplace
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workplace culture
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economy
Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.
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HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
HubSpot has launched its first data centre in Australia, enabling local businesses to enhance performance and data sovereignty while meeting compliance needs.
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Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ZEST Security's latest report reveals that over 62% of cyber incidents stem from known vulnerabilities, highlighting critical delays in remediation processes.
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Gen Z reshapes workforce with pay rise demands & mobility
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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recruitment
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onboarding
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millennials
New research from ELMO Software reveals Gen Z workers are driving workplace change, prioritising pay rises and job stability over traditional loyalties.
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AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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procurement
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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identity theft
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Swimlane unveils new solution for vulnerability management
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Swimlane has unveiled its new Vulnerability Response Management solution, aimed at enhancing risk reduction and compliance for security teams in enterprises and MSSPs.