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 7
AI-driven data transforms car insurance risk, pricing & claims
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
AI is revolutionising car insurance by using connected vehicle data to enhance risk assessment, pricing, claims handling and fraud detection for tailored policies.
AI hiring tools judged fairer than humans, boosting diversity
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hcm
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data privacy
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ai
Warden AI research finds AI hiring tools significantly fairer than humans, boosting diversity with up to 45% fairer treatment for minority candidates.
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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genai
A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.
UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise
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lcnc
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genai
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ai
UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.
Indian & global startups race to defend data from quantum threats
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firewalls
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data protection
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smart cities
Indian and global startups are pioneering quantum-safe encryption to secure data against emerging threats from powerful quantum computers.
Org Group acquires EDR to boost European digital expertise
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Org Group acquires Brussels-based EDR, enhancing its European digital and technology expertise across multiple markets including the UK and France.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
Industrial Strategy hailed as digital, skills & supply chain reforms urged
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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cartech
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy launches, but leaders urge urgent reforms in digital, skills, and supply chains to boost growth.
Australians miss job opportunities as LinkedIn unveils AI tools
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ai
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linkedin
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recruitment
New LinkedIn AI tools aim to help 60% of Australians missing jobs due to unclear titles and search challenges in a changing workforce.
AI-powered PR app launched to boost small business visibility
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ai
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smb
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public relations
The PR Mastery App uses AI to help UK SMEs create press releases and gain media coverage affordably, bypassing costly traditional PR agencies.
Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.
AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training
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ai security
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genai
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data privacy
AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.
UK IT leaders move away from US clouds over sovereignty fears
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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edge computing
Over half of UK IT leaders plan to reduce reliance on US-based cloud providers, citing growing concerns over data sovereignty and regulatory control.
Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
Alexi launches private cloud AI to boost data privacy for law firms
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data protection
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private cloud
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encryption
Alexi launches Private Cloud AI to enhance data privacy and compliance for North American law firms, offering tailored, secure AI environments for legal teams.
Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.
UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.
Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.