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 23
Canadian accountants see growth as AI & advisory services surge
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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financial systems
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ai
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xero
Eighty percent of Canadian accountants are optimistic as AI and advisory services drive growth and transform the industry, says Xero's 2025 report.
Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian organisations are urged to upgrade legacy technology amid rising cyber threats, with vulnerability in outdated systems and supply chains a key concern.
Optus outage sparks calls for inquiry after three fatal errors
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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optus
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outage
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emergency services
An Optus network outage lasting up to ten hours disrupted Australia's emergency calls, linked to three deaths, prompting calls for a full government inquiry.
Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workforce technology
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.
CData launches Connect AI to enable live, contextual data for AI
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
CData launches Connect AI, a platform offering enterprises live, governed access to data from 300+ systems, enabling context-aware AI applications.
Less than half of manufacturers feel ready for top cyber threats
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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phishing
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Less than half of manufacturers worldwide feel prepared to tackle major cyber threats like AI-driven attacks and deepfakes, reveals LevelBlue research.
UK online retailers lose revenue as returns outpace exchanges
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
UK online retailers face revenue losses as returns hit 17.5%, highest globally, while exchanges lag at 5.8%, signalling urgent need for improved post-purchase strategies.
Indian developers lead on software-defined vehicles despite hurdles
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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cartech
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data privacy
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ai
Indian automotive software developers lead in advancing software-defined vehicles amid complex regulations and long development cycles, driving future innovation.
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.
Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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planning
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risk & compliance
Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.
Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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open source
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.
Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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erp
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market competition
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ux
Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.
Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab to boost cyber skills
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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e-learning
Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab, a hands-on training platform to help organisations strengthen cyber skills against phishing, vishing, and SMiShing threats.