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 67
US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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it training
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public sector
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research
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
Ashdown Group releases 2024 IT salary guide amid economic shifts
Fri, 24th May 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
The Ashdown Group's 2024 IT Salary Guide reveals a 27% drop in job posts amid economic slowdown, but optimism rises with potential Bank of England rate cuts.
Insight ranked among UK's Best Workplaces for Development 2024
Fri, 24th May 2024
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leadership
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employment
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great place to work
Insight Enterprises has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development for 2024, securing 31st place for super-large organisations.
Boyce Precision Engineering grows 20% with new MRP solution
Fri, 24th May 2024
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digitisation
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agility
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aerospace
Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) reports a 20% growth and 25% lower stock levels after adopting Forterro's MRP solution, 123Insight.
Irwin Mitchell adopts AI to enhance legal efficiency & service
Fri, 24th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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edge ai
Irwin Mitchell adopts Lexis+ AI to boost legal workflow efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools for advanced legal research and drafting.
Younger Brits lead the way in online fashion shopping
Fri, 24th May 2024
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online shopping
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consumers
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electronics
AliExpress's Consumer Insight Report reveals that younger Brits lead online fashion buying, with 93% shopping online, and livestream retail booming.
GitHub enhances AI developer tool with Copilot Extensions
Fri, 24th May 2024
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virtualisation
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uc
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martech
GitHub launches Copilot Extensions to streamline AI-driven development, integrating tools from top partners like DataStax and Azure directly into the IDE.
Study finds hybrid work causing major productivity losses
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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it departments
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employees
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itdms
New research by Scalable Software reveals employees in the US and UK lose almost four hours weekly due to IT challenges in hybrid work environments.
Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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breach prevention
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ai
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data breach
The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.
Cybersecurity compliance remains a challenge amid new regulations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Regulations are reshaping cybersecurity strategies with 93% of organisations revising their approaches, while only 40% feel ready to meet new demands.
Cornerstone acquires SkyHive to enhance workforce agility solutions
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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m&a
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integration
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agility
Cornerstone acquires SkyHive Technologies' workforce skills intelligence, enhancing its platform to support agile, skills-based organisations.
CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
iManage integrates its AI with Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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uc
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ai agents
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copilots
iManage integrates its AI services with Microsoft Copilot, improving collaboration and decision-making for knowledge workers via enhanced AI capabilities.
UK retailers predict growth despite economic challenges ahead
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
After years of economic turmoil, the UK retail sector expects a revival as 93% of retailers forecast business growth for 2024, despite ongoing challenges.
UK firms prioritise AI & sustainability in tech purchases
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
UK enterprises are prioritising revenue growth and keeping pace with technology as top drivers for tech purchases, per a CCGroup report.
SuperTech unveils roadmap to boost West Midlands economy
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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jobs
SuperTech, the UK’s first ProfTech supercluster, reveals a Research and Innovation Roadmap to boost Birmingham's economy, aiming to create 4,600 jobs and add £1.5bn.
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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ransomware
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email security
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genai
Arctic Wolf’s Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
Zoom launches post-quantum encryption to secure user data
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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quantum computing
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cloud services
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video conferencing
Zoom pioneers with post-quantum end-to-end encryption, setting a new security standard in video conferencing to protect against future quantum threats.
Zoom reports strong growth & profitability for Q1 2024
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Zoom's Q1 financial results show 3.2% revenue growth and a stark rise in net income to $216.3M, driven by AI integration and increased enterprise adoption.
Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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salaries
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workforce management
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research
New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.