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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AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
Yesterday
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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fintech
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c-suite
A study reveals UK banks average 65 days to update base rates and over six months to launch new features, slowing innovation amid rising customer expectations.
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
Yesterday
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.
UK executives see AI as key, but only 16% feel ready to lead
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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personalisation
While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.
Small firms increase cybersecurity, eye AI adoption in 2025
Yesterday
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey reveals UK small firms boosted cyber security spending in 2024 and 74% plan to adopt AI in 2025, despite concerns over accuracy and regulation.
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
Yesterday
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saas
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.
Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift
Yesterday
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Global security agencies urge enhanced AI data security and updated SIEM-SOAR protocols to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical systems.
UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech
Yesterday
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physical security
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ai
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copyright
The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.
New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
3 days ago
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
4 days ago
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uc
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.
Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity by 2080
4 days ago
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Singapore could boost its economy by SGD $53 billion by 2080 through AI-driven productivity gains, transforming healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
4 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits
Last week
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martech
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digital marketing
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branding
Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.
AI agents prompt 62% of UK firms to rethink IT hiring plans
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
New research shows 62% of UK firms are revising IT hiring plans as AI agents reshape roles, focusing teams on strategic tasks over routine work.
Omnisenti launches Voice AI platform for small Australian firms
Last week
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ai
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agentic ai
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data residency
Omnisenti launches a Voice AI platform tailored for Australian small and mid-sized firms, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency with secure voice automation.
Growing AI spend challenges firms as ROI confidence lags
Last week
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it budget
CloudZero reveals AI spending in software firms is rising sharply, with budgets set to increase 36% in 2025 amid challenges in evaluating ROI and hiring talent.
UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD
Last week
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risk & compliance
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forex
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finance
Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.
AI use in Australian shopping soars, with one in three onboard
Last week
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cx
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martech
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ai
One in three Australians now use AI for shopping tasks like choosing outfits and planning meals, with adoption up 45% in the past year, study finds.
Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve
Last week
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.