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 81
Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.
Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
Hybrid cloud storage surpasses AI as top enterprise priority
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
Nasuni's latest report underscores a shift in business priorities, revealing 54% of firms now prioritise cloud data management over AI due to security concerns.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR with AI integration
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, integrating generative AI with the Falcon platform to accelerate cyberattack response.
Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.
91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.
Businesses turn to immersive phygital experiences for engagement
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Businesses are leveraging immersive phygital experiences, blending physical and digital interactions, to enhance customer engagement.
AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.
Online shopping sees surge in parcel theft claims in Australia
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Parcel theft claims in Australia have more than doubled, due to the surge in online shopping, a trend that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.
UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.
Coveo report: UK shoppers demand better digital experiences
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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UK shoppers demand superior digital experiences, says Coveo's CX Industry Report. Highlighting desires for AI-powered personalization, better search results, and data transparency.
97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.