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 3
UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns
Last week
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smb
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entrepreneurship
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work-life balance
Over half of UK small business leaders find today’s economy tougher than the Covid peak, with many fearing closure from one more cost hike.
Singapore tops global index for ease of work visas for foreigners
Last week
Singapore ranks first globally for ease of work visas, boasting swift processing, low fees, and stable conditions, according to a new study by Eskimoz.
US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge
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data protection
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vpns
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ransomware
US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.
Major gap found between HR spend & employees’ top priorities
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hcm
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flexible work
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mental health
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees’ priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
UK universities and insurers have launched a GBP £2 million project to develop insurance products addressing risks from commercial artificial intelligence use.
AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key
Last week
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce.
Ignition & Karbon integration aims to boost accounting firm efficiency
Last week
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financial systems
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rpa
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accounting systems
Ignition and Karbon have integrated to automate billing and workflows, boosting efficiency for accounting firms by streamlining client onboarding and payments.
Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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smart home
Industry leaders highlight AI's rapid integration across sectors, stressing trust, security, and ethical innovation as key to its responsible future impact.
AI transforms security, safety & efficiency in global industries
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firewalls
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data analytics
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cx
AI is reshaping global industries by enhancing security, safety, and efficiency, becoming essential in sectors from cybersecurity to logistics and construction.
Australian workers keen on AI but lack corporate support & skills
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ai
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millennials
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gen z
Australian workers eager to adopt AI face a skills gap and lack sufficient corporate support, hindering effective AI use in the workplace despite high enthusiasm.
New Relic named Magic Quadrant Leader for observability
Last week
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devops
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the 13th consecutive year, highlighting its AI-driven innovation.
CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.
Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline
Last week
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edutech
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ai
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collaboration
Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.
Rising SaaS breaches reveal overconfidence & lax defences
Last week
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cloud security
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ai security
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genai
A new report reveals 75% of organisations faced SaaS breaches last year, yet 91% remain confident in their security, highlighting a worrying overconfidence.
UK firms urged to act as Microsoft support ends October 2025
Last week
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
UK firms warned to prepare for risks as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and others on 14 October 2025, urging strategic IT upgrades now.
New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Last week
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.
AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value
Last week
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hcm
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.
Nebius reports lower costs & emissions with sustainable AI strategy
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Nebius reports a 20% reduction in operational costs and cut emissions with its sustainable AI infrastructure, including a heat-recovering Finnish data centre.
InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections
This month
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fintech
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pwc
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m&a
InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.
AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity
This month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai
A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.