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.
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SAP Concur forecasts 2025 trends in travel management tech
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cybersecurity
SAP Concur forecasts a transformative 2025 for travel and expense management, emphasising digital investment and evolving business travel demands.
OutSystems leaders predict AI trends & challenges by 2025
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Executives at OutSystems predict that by 2025, AI will revolutionise customer service, but emphasise data quality as crucial for transformation.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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genai
Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
2025: The rise of AI agents transforming global business
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ai
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ai agents
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dropbox
The year 2025 is set to revolutionise the technology sector, with AI becoming central to transforming productivity and collaboration, experts predict.
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
Fintech in 2025: AI & sustainable finance to lead change
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fintech
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blockchain
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dei
The fintech industry is gearing up for major transformations in 2025, driven by sustainable finance and AI trends, say leaders from Bruc Bond and Stripe ANZ.
Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
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ai
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cybersecurity
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inflation
A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.
Cloudera forecasts tech trends shaping 2025 industry landscape
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
As 2025 approaches, Cloudera predicts a surge in on-premise investments and the rise of quantum computing and AI, reshaping the tech landscape.
UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.
AWS unveils new service for managing security incidents
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
AWS has launched its Security Incident Response service to help organisations swiftly manage security events like data breaches and ransomware attacks.
NetApp report reveals evolving cyber threats & solutions
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
NetApp has released a report revealing that over 54% of organisations faced cyberattacks, underscoring urgent needs for better data management strategies.
Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.
European security trends: Cyber focus, AI caution, hybrid rise
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hybrid cloud
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physical security
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ai
Genetec's 2025 State of Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards cybersecurity and hybrid cloud solutions, shaped by insights from over 5,600 professionals.
New study highlights challenges in ITDR adoption by firms
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
A Quest Software study reveals 84% of firms engaging in Identity Threat Detection and Response see benefits, despite facing significant implementation challenges.
Generative AI puts AUD$35 billion of creators' income at risk
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physical security
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genai
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ai
A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.
Westcon-Comstor partners with Juniper to expand AWS sales
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juniper networks
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westcon-comstor
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cloud marketplace
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Juniper Networks to enhance growth opportunities for channel partners on AWS Marketplace across EMEA and APAC.
Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies
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hcm
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market research
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work-life balance
A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.
UK employees remain productive during festive period
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productivity
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millennials
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gen z
Research by monday.com reveals 89% of UK employees maintain productivity during the festive season, with technology aiding their performance.
Sage unveils AI-driven Copilot tool for finance teams
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genai
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productivity
Sage has launched Sage Copilot in the UK and US, enhancing its Intacct platform to aid finance teams with efficient budget variance analysis.
Australian retail growth modest as sector faces challenges
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cx
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martech
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cleantech
Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.