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 1
UK employees remain productive during festive period
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productivity
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millennials
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gen z
Research by monday.com reveals 89% of UK employees maintain productivity during the festive season, with technology aiding their performance.
Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies
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market research
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work-life balance
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employee retention
A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.
Westcon-Comstor partners with Juniper to expand AWS sales
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juniper networks
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westcon-comstor
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cloud marketplace
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Juniper Networks to enhance growth opportunities for channel partners on AWS Marketplace across EMEA and APAC.
Sage unveils AI-driven Copilot tool for finance teams
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genai
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productivity
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sage
Sage has launched Sage Copilot in the UK and US, enhancing its Intacct platform to aid finance teams with efficient budget variance analysis.
Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges
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sustainability
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australian bureau of statistics
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customer loyalty
Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.
Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus
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cloud security
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phishing
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genai
As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity experts warn of heightened threats from advanced AI and geopolitical tensions, urging organisations to innovate for resilience.
Intelliworx reveals 2025 IT predictions for Aussie MSPs
Yesterday
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Intelliworx has outlined its 2025 IT predictions, highlighting the crucial role of managed service providers in advancing cybersecurity and digital transformation in Australia.
AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
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online fraud
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fraud prevention
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identity verification
AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.
Ripjar study shows GenAI set to reshape AML compliance
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
A Ripjar study reveals over 60% of compliance teams expect Generative AI to revolutionise Anti-Money Laundering processes within two years.
Gen AI in 2025: Specialisation, integration & automation
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genai
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llms
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ai
In a recent discussion, Adonis Celestine from Applause forecasts that Generative AI tools will evolve into specialised chatbots by 2025, facing integration hurdles.
UK financial firms struggle with AI & GenAI integration
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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data science
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genai
A survey reveals UK financial firms face challenges integrating AI technologies, with 95% still in early phases and only 32% on track with efforts.
ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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digital economy
ScotlandIS has launched its annual Technology Industry survey, seeking insights from the tech sector to inform its 2025 report amidst ongoing challenges.
Most SAP users see AI enhancing organisational benefits
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
A survey by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group reveals that 74% of SAP users anticipate benefits from enterprise AI, highlighting SAP's pivotal role.
BSO launches DataOne, Europe's first giga-scale AI centre
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cleantech
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sustainability
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renewable energy
BSO has unveiled DataOne, Europe’s first giga-scale AI hosting data centre in France, aiming for a 400MW capacity by 2028, powered by renewable energy.
Cloudsmith launches new suite to enhance software security
Yesterday
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devops
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apm
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software development
Cloudsmith has unveiled its Advanced Observability Suite, enhancing software artifact visibility and security compliance for European organisations.
Australia anticipates AI-driven transformation in 2025
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
Australia is gearing up for a transformative 2025, as AI integration promises to reshape industrial relations and healthcare through compliance and productivity enhancements.
Generative AI to become enterprise cornerstone by 2025
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Generative AI is set to transform industries by 2025, moving from buzz to essential applications in customer engagement, healthcare, and decision-making.
Supply chain trends 2025: cybersecurity & AI focus
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
FourKites experts forecast that supply chain trends in 2025 will focus heavily on cybersecurity, AI innovation, and data normalisation.
Avanade advises mid-market firms to rethink AI strategies
Yesterday
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ai ethics
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avanade
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roi
Avanade is urging mid-market firms to rethink AI adoption, focusing on a people-centric approach amid concerns over job displacement and workplace dynamics.
Zoom financials reveal moderate growth in AI sector push
Last week
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video conferencing
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financial results
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zoom
Zoom Communications has reported a 3.6% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, reaching USD $1,177.5 million, while key AI innovations drive user growth.