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 31
US private equity faces tighter scrutiny as 401(k) funds enter sector
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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real estate
US private equity is set for tougher scrutiny as 401(k) plans gain access to the sector, opening a USD $12 trillion market to retail investors and regulators.
Candura partners with iplicit to modernise UK mid-market finance
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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smb
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vena
Candura teams up with cloud accounting provider iplicit to modernise UK mid-market finance, targeting firms reliant on outdated ERP and finance systems.
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.
Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Thrive's new AI-powered Network Detection and Response service helps businesses swiftly identify and tackle cyber threats, aiming to cut breach costs and downtime.
AI adoption in SOCs cuts alert fatigue but integration lags
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
AI adoption in Security Operations Centres cuts investigation times by 25% and eases alert fatigue, but full integration into workflows remains a challenge.
AI-fuelled scams surge as Australian losses jump 28 percent
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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cloud security
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian scam losses have surged 28% in early 2025 as AI-driven fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, urging urgent action during Scam Awareness Week.
Cognizant sets world record with global AI hackathon & 53,199 staff
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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erp
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genai
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ai
Cognizant set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD with 53,199 staff in a global AI hackathon, creating over 30,600 ideas to boost innovation and AI skills.
AI adoption rises among UK small businesses, boosting efficiency
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
A survey reveals 57% of UK small businesses use AI to boost efficiency, with 84% seeing it as beneficial rather than a threat to growth and operations.
New book urges brands to prioritise authentic social media
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
Tom Miner's new book, Social First Brands, urges companies to build loyalty through authentic social media engagement, not boardroom-crafted marketing.
eDesk expands US operations to boost AI-driven support for eCommerce
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
eDesk expands its US operations to support growing eCommerce brands with AI-driven helpdesk solutions, managing millions of customer queries each month.
Most UK SMEs lack formal marketing plans & lose core focus
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A study reveals most UK SMEs lack formal marketing plans, with only 31.4% having a strategy, risking loss of focus on core marketing fundamentals.
Certes warns UK executives face liability as data breach risks rise
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Certes warns UK executives face personal criminal liability for data breaches as cyber threats rise and traditional security proves insufficient amid quantum risks.
Hitachi Vantara brings VSP One SDS to Azure Marketplace
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, helping enterprises cut cloud storage costs and simplify hybrid cloud management.
MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud prevention in lending
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
MoneyMe partners with SEON to enhance fraud prevention in auto loans, credit cards and personal lending amid rising digital fraud risks in Australia.
UK electronics market set for GBP £25.4bn as search trends shift
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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gaming
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.
Finity launches unified payroll feature for temp & permanent staff
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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hcm
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financial systems
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hr
Finity has launched a unified payroll feature allowing businesses to manage both temporary and permanent staff salaries on one streamlined platform.
AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.
Camunda named Strong Performer for orchestration in Forrester Wave
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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ai
Camunda has been named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for digital process automation, praised for its orchestration and support of key process standards.
Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to boost automation suite
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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iam
The Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to enhance its accounting software suite, boosting automation and compliance support for Australian firms.
Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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martech
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cdp
Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.