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
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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financial services
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.
AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Yesterday
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Yesterday
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data analytics
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open source
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data privacy
The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.
AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
Yesterday
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data privacy
Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.
New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
Yesterday
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hcm
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ai
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microsoft
Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.
Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
Yesterday
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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gen z
A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.
Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Yesterday
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data privacy
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ai
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misinformation
International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.
HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
Yesterday
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.
Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Yesterday
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
Yesterday
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it training
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data privacy
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ai
A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
AI platform Glu launches to streamline ecommerce creativity
Yesterday
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cx
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commerce systems
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genai
Glu, an AI-driven platform for ecommerce, has officially launched in the Asia-Pacific, promising to streamline content creation and enhance brand consistency.
Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
Yesterday
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.
Logically partners with Databricks to enhance threat detection
Yesterday
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Logically has teamed up with Databricks to bolster organisations' defences against online threats, combining AI technology with data intelligence.
Tessell launches database service on Google Cloud platform
Yesterday
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paas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Tessell has launched its fully managed database service on Google Cloud, now available via the Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud adoption for enterprises.
Major brands to boost investment in loyalty programmes
Yesterday
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
A study by Apadmi reveals that 67% of major brands plan to elevate investments in digital customer loyalty programmes over the upcoming year.
UK regulators explore AI integration for data efficiencies
Yesterday
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ai
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transparency
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data management
Senior UK regulators recently gathered to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing operational efficiencies across financial sectors.
Consultancy urges leaders to adopt an 'outside-in' approach
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
A London consultancy firm urges corporate leaders to rethink value delivery, encouraging an 'outside-in' approach to enhance operational efficiency and financial resilience.
Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
Yesterday
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biometrics
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
APAC leads mobile gaming growth despite session decline
Yesterday
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gaming
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mobile gaming
Adjust's latest Gaming App Insights report reveals a 4% rise in mobile game installations in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting key growth opportunities for marketers.