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 52
New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
Tue, 27th May 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.
Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity over the next decade
Tue, 27th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Singapore could boost its economy by SGD $53 billion by 2080 through AI-driven productivity gains, transforming healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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risk & compliance
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forex
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finance
Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.
Growing AI spend challenges firms as ROI confidence lags
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it budget
CloudZero reveals AI spending in software firms is rising sharply, with budgets set to increase 36% in 2025 amid challenges in evaluating ROI and hiring talent.
Omnisenti launches Voice AI platform for small Australian firms
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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orchestration
Omnisenti launches a Voice AI platform tailored for Australian small and mid-sized firms, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency with secure voice automation.
AI agents prompt 62% of UK firms to rethink IT hiring plans
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
New research shows 62% of UK firms are revising IT hiring plans as AI agents reshape roles, focusing teams on strategic tasks over routine work.
Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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martech
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marketing
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branding
Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.
EU banks brace for lost interest earnings as SEPA Instant looms
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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banking
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policy
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financial services
Nearly half of European banks expect to lose millions in interest due to new liquidity rules under SEPA Instant Payments Regulation by October 2025.
Emburse launches global partner community for expense management
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Emburse has unveiled a global partner community with 140 organisations to improve expense management for travel and finance professionals worldwide.
Shadow spend costs UK firms margins as AI offers hope
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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hcm
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supply chain
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ai
Shadow spend drains UK firms’ margins, with £1 in every £10 untracked, but AI and automation offer promising solutions to boost spend visibility and control.
NetApp & NVIDIA join forces to streamline AI data management
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NetApp and NVIDIA partner to integrate AI Data Platform into AIPod, enabling secure, scalable AI pipelines and enhanced data management for businesses.
Younger UK consumers more comfortable with AI in messages
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Research by Quadient reveals younger Brits are twice as comfortable as older generations with AI-generated communications, amid calls for greater transparency.
More than half of UK consumers abandon brands over bad apps
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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cx
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martech
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software
Research by Amplitude shows 58% of UK consumers abandon brands after app glitches, prioritising seamless functionality over sleek design to keep loyalty.
SurveyMonkey launches Trust Centre as UK firms face AI privacy risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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encryption
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iot
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dlp
SurveyMonkey unveils Trust Centre as 40% of UK businesses flag AI as a major GDPR and data privacy challenge amid rising compliance concerns.
AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
AI tutors prove as effective as human ones in aiding English learning for newcomers in Canada, easing language barriers and supporting daily tasks.
CT: Evolve & AccountsIQ team up to boost UK finance teams
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
CT: Evolve and AccountsIQ partner to transform UK finance teams through strategic consultancy and cloud-based automation, boosting efficiency and insight.