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 17
CFS & University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships in wealth
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hcm
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ai
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investment
Colonial First State and University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships to boost wealth management with practical research and innovation.
UK shoppers show rising trust in AI for peak holiday shopping
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Nearly half of UK shoppers plan to use AI agents for holiday shopping, showing growing trust despite some security concerns ahead of the peak season.
eToro launches AUD accounts & local features for Australians
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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fintech
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asx
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open banking
eToro launches AUD accounts and local features for Australians, reducing conversion costs and expanding ASX stock access for a tailored trading experience.
UK shoppers turn to luxury sites & AI for trusted product info
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
UK shoppers trust luxury brand websites and AI assistants like Chat GPT for reliable product info, with 68% favouring luxury sites and 67% AI tools.
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe’s IT sector by 2026
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.
Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.
Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.
Majority of CMOs struggle to turn data into actionable insight
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A Merkle report reveals 79% of CMOs struggle to turn vast company data into actionable insights, hampered by silos and information overload.
UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.
Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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iam
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security operations
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cybersecurity
Fortune 500 companies deepen security leadership layers and boost pay, with SecOps heads earning an average annual USD $307,000, says new report.
Salesforce & AWS deepen AI partnership to boost agentic adoption
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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martech
Salesforce and AWS have expanded their partnership to accelerate AI agent adoption, enhancing workflows, data integration, and customer service globally.
Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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devops
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pam
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it automation
Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.
Starburst unveils AI-ready platform for secure, governed data use
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Starburst launches AI-ready platform enabling secure, governed data access with multi-agent capabilities and compliance across clouds and borders.
Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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application security
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cybersecurity
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security industry
Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.
UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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cartech
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physical security
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iam
UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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gaming
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robots
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
Manufacturers to invest USD $5.8 billion as spreadsheets endure
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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cybersecurity
Manufacturers will invest USD $5.8 billion in PLM software by next year, yet spreadsheets remain essential for bridging gaps in their digital workflows.
Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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skills shortage
Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.