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 6
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.
New UK director ID rules spark concerns over fraud risk
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risk & compliance
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money laundering
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financial crime
New UK rules require company directors to verify identity, but with under 15% compliance, experts warn fraud risks and operational strains on banks loom large.
Business leaders urged to tackle biases in organisational change
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workplace culture
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roi
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business transformation
Business leaders are urged to confront cognitive biases affecting decisions in organisational change, favouring better habits and collective input for success.
BenchBee: UK tech sector loses GBP £3bn to idle IT experts yearly
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ict sector
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skills shortage
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digital economy
UK consultancies lose over GBP £3bn annually as thousands of IT experts remain idle despite widespread digital skills shortages, says BenchBee analysis.
AI investment boom sparks fears of unsustainable valuations
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ai
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productivity
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stock market
Surging AI investments risk outpacing technical readiness, sparking fears of a market correction akin to the 2000 dotcom crash, warns Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
UK IT leaders struggle to meet rising sustainability demands
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Most UK IT leaders admit their firms are falling short on sustainability despite rising climate priorities and upcoming stricter reporting rules.
AI-driven agents spark new identity crisis for cyber security
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
AI-driven agents now outnumber humans 82 to 1 in firms, escalating identity attacks as 90% of business leaders deem them their top cyber threat.
AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills
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uc
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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inflation
Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.
Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
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money laundering
Companies House’s 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.
Study reveals ATS rarely auto-rejects CVs, debunks 75% myth
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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linkedin
A new study finds ATS rarely auto-reject CVs; most recruiters manually review applications despite the 75% auto-reject myth circulating online.
Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking
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firewalls
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network security
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edge computing
Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.
AI & cloud security top Indian cyber spend as risks rise
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Indian firms are boosting cybersecurity budgets, prioritising AI and cloud security amid rising cyber risks and costly breaches, PwC survey finds.
AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
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data analytics
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physical security
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risk & compliance
AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.
Australian tech wages rise as job growth & hours diverge
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inflation
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ict sector
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employment hero
Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.
TEG & Google Cloud launch AI assistant to personalise live events
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Ticketek Entertainment Group and Google Cloud have launched Stella, an AI assistant enhancing live event discovery and personalising fan experiences.
Digital reliability key as travel disruptions fuel passenger anxiety
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customer service
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airlines
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automation
Rising digital disruptions in Australia’s travel sector have increased passenger anxiety, with 77% fearing delays or being stranded during peak season.
Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders
Last month
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partner programmes
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leadership
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business strategy
Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.
AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions
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erp
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llms
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ai
A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses
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physical security
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licensing
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intellectual property
Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.