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.
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Australian SMBs set to face rising challenges in 2025
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smb
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inflation
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entrepreneurship
Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.
Businesses urge UK to embrace digital deposit returns
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Over 60 businesses, including Ocado and Co-op, are urging the UK Government to enhance the Deposit Return Scheme with digital innovations for better recycling.
Generative AI boosts productivity in ANZ workplaces
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it training
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genai
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ai
A new study reveals that generative AI is enhancing productivity in Australian and New Zealand workplaces, with many saving over two hours daily.
Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
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payment technologies
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paypal
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online shopping
As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.
UK firms slow to adopt cloud and AI, risking growth
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
New findings reveal UK firms are hesitant to embrace cloud and AI tech, with only 35% fully utilising cloud solutions, risking potential growth.
CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.
NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
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data privacy
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cloud services
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av
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
YouLend sees 30% rise in UK SME financing before Black Friday
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ecommerce
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holiday season
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smes
YouLend has reported a 30% surge in financing applications from UK SMEs ahead of Black Friday 2024, driven by increased demand from ecommerce platforms.
UK firms lag in cloud & AI adoption, hindering growth
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK businesses are struggling with cloud and AI adoption, with only 35% fully utilising cloud solutions and just 14% integrating AI, hindering growth.
Cybersecurity expert predicts AI & fraud threats for 2025
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain & logistics
Matt Aldridge from OpenText Cybersecurity warns that enterprises must bolster their AI security measures in 2025 to combat evolving cyber threats.
AI could be key to restoring consumer trust in Singapore
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cx
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martech
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cdp
A Salesforce report reveals a significant drop in consumer trust among Singaporeans, with 75% of respondents seeking more consistent interactions and AI solutions.
Trilateral Research secures GBP £2.5m for ethical AI
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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investment
Trilateral Research has secured a GBP £2.5 million investment from Growth Lending to enhance its development of ethical AI solutions aimed at social issues.
Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.
UK technology in 2025: AI integration & sustainability
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data integration
Industry leaders predict that AI integration and sustainability regulations will shape the UK's tech landscape in 2025, dominating business strategies.
AI's transformative role in business marketing by 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
As AI's influence on marketing and customer experience intensifies, experts from Klaviyo, Jitterbit, and Canva share varied insights on its future impact.
71% of AI users regret data sharing due to privacy fears
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data privacy
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ai
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data sharing
A study from Syrenis reveals that 71% of AI users regret sharing their data, highlighting rising concerns over privacy in an AI-driven world.
CIOs warned of AI over-reliance in cybersecurity defence
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.
Tips to boost festive marketing for UK small businesses
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cx
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martech
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collaboration
As the festive season nears, 80% of UK consumers plan to support new small businesses, highlighting opportunities for SMEs to captivate holiday shoppers.
VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
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ar, vr & metaverse
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pwc
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meta
The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.