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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.

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Australian risk leaders see rising credit stress: Experian report

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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credit
Experian's Risk Radar report shows Australian borrowers facing mixed challenges, with car and personal loans under intense stress, and mortgage delinquencies rising by 40%.
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Avalara recognised as leader in IDC assessment for 2024

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Avalara has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape’s European Compliant e-Invoicing Solutions 2024, validating its innovative compliance tech.
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UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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e-learning
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genai
UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.
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UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Over 70% of the UK public see cyber warfare as imminent, with new research showing growing concern about cyberspace becoming the next battleground.
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UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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e-commerce
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shipping
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sme
The UK postal service fees will increase in 2024, with significant hikes from USP and Parcelforce. SMEs, heavily reliant on affordable shipping, face the brunt.
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HubSpot study shows rising costs as key issue for Aussie firms

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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cdp
A HubSpot study reveals 40% of Australian firms cite rising costs as their main challenge, alongside data security and intense competition, complicating operations and growth.
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Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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fintech
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ai
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cloud services
A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.
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Trend Micro reveals cybersecurity gaps in UK organisations

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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leadership
Research highlights critical cybersecurity gaps in business, citing insufficient staffing, inadequate attack surface management, and weak leadership commitment.
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Nearly half of security pros see AI as top threat, survey finds

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai security
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ai
Nearly half of security profesionals view AI as the top security risk, with 68% advocating for external AI security reviews, HackerOne reveals.
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Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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edutech
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genai
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ai
A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
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UK banks struggle to utilise data for timely product launches

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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martech
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cdp
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customer data
UK banks struggle to innovate despite growing balance sheets, with 77% under pressure to keep up, a SaaScada study reveals.
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Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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martech
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supply chain
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omnichannel
Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.
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UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai
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clean technologies
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climate change
UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.
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Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.
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Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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data privacy
Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.
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Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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e-commerce
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agentic ai
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instagram
New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.
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Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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amazon
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productivity
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.
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Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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emea
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orchestration
Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.
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Thales report reveals $186bn losses from API bot attacks

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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application security
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api
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Thales' new report highlights a global loss of USD $186 billion due to bot attacks on APIs. Larger enterprises face greater risk, and incidents are on the rise.
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Financial services sector remains top DDoS target, Akamai reports

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Akamai Technologies' latest report reveals financial services are the prime target for Layer 3 and 4 DDoS attacks for the second year in a row, making up 34% of incidents.