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 7
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
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genai
Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
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ai
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bayer
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automation
Hurdle uses an AI platform to speed up diagnostics development, tackling inefficiencies and enabling quicker, scalable precision medicine solutions.
WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
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inflation
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cba
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job market
Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
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data protection
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mfa
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supply chain & logistics
Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.
StorONE and Phison expand partnership, launch AI storage platform
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storage
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data privacy
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ai
StorONE and Phison expand partnership to launch AI-native on-prem storage platform with natural language management, arriving Q2 for enterprise AI training.
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
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ransomware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
N-able’s 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
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cybersecurity
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unit4
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m&a
A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
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martech
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social media
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pornography
Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.
Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs
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digital transformation
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cfo
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inflation
A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.
Further unveils AI-powered platform to centralise GMP data
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Further has launched Compass Marketing Intelligence to centralise Google Marketing data within Google Cloud, boosting campaign performance with AI-driven insights.
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
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endpoint protection
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supply chain & logistics
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edr
ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.
Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
Gartner names Apromore a leader in 2025 process mining report
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data analytics
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bi
Melbourne's Apromore leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, ranked among the top three global vendors for the third year running.
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
Most firms unprepared for GenAI surge despite competitiveness
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global study reveals 60% of multinational firms lack confidence in their data readiness to harness generative AI’s business value despite its potential.
Hitachi Vantara report shows drive for lower data centre emissions
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report highlights strides in reducing emissions, boosting energy efficiency, and advancing eco-friendly tech in data centres.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores
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digital transformation
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dei
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power / energy
H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell’s cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.