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
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
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Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
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sustainability
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks
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data protection
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
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ransomware
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network security
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI
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open source
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use
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data analytics
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planning
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risk & compliance
Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.
Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab to boost cyber skills
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data protection
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab, a hands-on training platform to help organisations strengthen cyber skills against phishing, vishing, and SMiShing threats.
Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption
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market competition
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Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.
Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.
Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise
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employment law
Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.
Cambridge sets six ethical AI principles for English education
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data privacy
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ai
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Cambridge University Press sets six ethical principles to ensure fairness, transparency and human oversight in AI-driven English education and assessment.
Infotrust unifies cyber security & IT services nationwide
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data protection
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digital transformation
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soc
Infotrust unites Spirit Technologies and Infotrust services to offer nationwide cyber security and IT support, backed by 250+ experts and a 24/7 Australian SOC.
UK public sector networks lag in readiness for smart spaces adoption
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Less than a third of UK public sector networks are ready for smart space tech, with local government least prepared and the NHS leading at 39% readiness.
Channel businesses urged to use AI wisely in ESG strategies
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dei
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ai ethics & governance
Channel businesses are urged to adopt AI thoughtfully in ESG strategies, balancing innovation with sustainability concerns, says Nebula Global Services report.
Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to drive AI rollout
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to modernise infrastructure and boost AI, enhancing service for 1.5 million Australian customers and staff skills.
Latos approved for GBP £100m AI edge data centre in Stockton-on-Tees
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robots
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edge computing
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dc
Latos wins approval to build a GBP £100m AI-focused data centre in Stockton-on-Tees, aiming to revolutionise real-time AI with neural edge computing by 2027.
UK CMOs face AI divide & brand activism risks for 2025
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UK CMOs are widely adopting AI in marketing, but face consumer scepticism and split views on brand activism as top challenges for 2025 emerge.
UK shoppers embrace AI in retail but demand more transparency
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cx
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personalisation
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data privacy
While 38% of UK shoppers use AI in retail, 72% want control and 94% demand transparency in how AI handles their data and choices.
Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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mastercard
Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.