About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 51
Growth mindset crucial for organisational success – report
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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uc
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genai
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ai
A new report reveals 80% of executives believe a growth mindset is key to revenue growth, yet a gap exists between their perceptions and employees' views.
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
AI presents opportunities for SMBs, but demands careful execution
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Elise Balsillie of Thryv advises small businesses on integrating AI, highlighting data quality and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction.
CEO discussions shift focus to practical AI & renewable energy
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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digital twins
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power / energy
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clean technologies
In Q3 2024, CEO discussions highlighted practical AI applications, renewable energy, and IT outages, with fewer mentions of generative AI and the cloud, says IoT Analytics.
Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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New Zealanders are diligent about cyber security but wary of AI tools, an NCSC study reveals. Only 35% find cyber security intimidating, yet AI trust lags.
Thales reports API & bot attacks cost Australian firms $2B
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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breach prevention
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llms
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imperva
Thales reports that API and bot attacks cost Australian businesses up to USD $2 billion yearly, with API insecurity making up a quarter of cyber incidents.
Financial stability grows for shift workers in 2024
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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deputy
Deputy's latest survey shows financial stability is rising for shift workers, driven by poly-employment and predictable income.
Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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edutech
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genai
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A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
Unified commerce reshapes shopping in India & the US
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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martech
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supply chain
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omnichannel
Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.
Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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emea
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orchestration
Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.
Thales report reveals $186bn losses from API bot attacks
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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application security
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api
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genai
Thales' new report highlights a global loss of USD $186 billion due to bot attacks on APIs. Larger enterprises face greater risk, and incidents are on the rise.
AI-driven development poses security challenges, says Venafi
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
Venafi's research reveals 83% of firms use AI for coding, sparking security fears as 66% of leaders struggle to keep pace, warning of a looming security reckoning.
Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.
Survey reveals challenges in online product discovery
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A recent Constructor survey revealed 42% of online shoppers rate their product discovery experiences poorly on retail websites. Retailers face significant challenges.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees' DEX
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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kpis
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communication
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employees
Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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smb
A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.
Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.