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
Digital transformation projects see GBP £8 million average spend
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martech
Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation projects, yet over one in three initiatives face failure or costly overruns amid AI-driven changes.
UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
UK schools gain a GBP £25 million boost to digital networks as NETGEAR supports the Connect the Classroom initiative with AI-powered, secure solutions.
Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cfo
Seventy percent of CFOs still rely on Excel for finance despite risks of costly errors, data breaches, and lack of control over critical financial data.
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
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endpoint protection
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it training
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digital transformation
Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.
Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.
Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.
Australian firms to prioritise staff upskilling & office upgrades in 2025
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cx
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martech
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small business loans
Australian businesses in 2025 will focus on new hires, staff upskilling, and office upgrades, favouring low-cost, high-impact investments amid tight profit margins.
ChatEurope launches AI chatbot for real-time verified news
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ai
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cleantech
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social media
ChatEurope, an AI chatbot backed by 15 European media outlets, offers real-time, journalist-verified news in seven languages to combat online disinformation.
Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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employment
Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.
ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy
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edge computing
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phishing
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partner programmes
ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.
Singapore executives confident in AI, but lag in risk controls
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Singapore executives confident in AI adoption, yet only 53% have strong risk controls, highlighting a gap in governance amid rapid AI integration.
OneFamily partners with ANS to drive Microsoft cloud overhaul
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
OneFamily is partnering with ANS to modernise its IT by migrating to Microsoft Azure, aiming to cut costs and support 1.5 million UK customers with scalable cloud tech.
Bentley achieves UNECE cybersecurity compliance for GT range
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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software updates
Bentley has secured full UNECE cybersecurity compliance for its GT range, enabling sales across 56 countries with zero audit non-conformities.
IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks
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saas
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encryption
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biometrics
IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.
Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK
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uc
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digital transformation
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collaboration
Gamma has launched Gamma Edge, a new UK channel programme to boost partner growth with data-led insights, rewards, and streamlined commercial and tech solutions.
Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims
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healthtech
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victim support
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safety
Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.
Hybrid cloud adoption climbs, but cost visibility still lacking
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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finops
Hybrid cloud use in the UK and Ireland hits 68%, but over half of IT leaders still lack full visibility of cloud costs, hampering ROI measurement.
Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals
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devices
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social media
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digital age
A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.