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 26
Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.
Tech Mahindra named emerging leader in generative AI by Gartner
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tech Mahindra has been named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI consulting and implementation services.
Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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casb
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ai
Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
Contentstack launches Agent OS for adaptive brand experiences
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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cx
Contentstack launches Agent OS, an AI-driven platform enabling brands to deliver real-time, personalised digital experiences tailored to individual customer context.
AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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supply chain
AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.
Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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mdm
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
UK manufacturers face costly software failures amid digital push
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Six in ten UK manufacturers expect costly software failures in 2025 as digital delivery speeds up, risking annual losses of up to GBP £773,000.
NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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cx
NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
UK CMOs overwhelmed by tech burden as marketing roles evolve
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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marketing
A study reveals 92% of UK CMOs would have chosen different careers, overwhelmed by mounting technology demands in modern marketing roles.
Australian marketers embrace AI but face data & trust hurdles
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Australian marketers embrace AI and synthetic data for insights but battle data overload, trust issues, and measuring ROI amid rising tech investments.
Nebius signs multi-year AI cloud deal with Microsoft worth billions
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Nebius has struck a multi-billion USD $ deal with Microsoft to supply AI cloud infrastructure from its new Vineland data centre, boosting growth from 2026.
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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instagram
The UAE ranks as the world’s most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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social media
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online safety
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parental control
Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children’s daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.
UK retailers see warehouse automation as key to net zero goals
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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robots
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blockchain
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supply chain
Nearly 90% of UK retail leaders see warehouse automation as vital to reaching net zero, boosting efficiency and cutting emissions by 2040, says Inteq survey.
Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
JLR halts production after cyber attack exposes supply chain risks
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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supply chain
Jaguar Land Rover halted production after a cyber attack disrupted IT systems, exposing risks in automotive supply chains and triggering global concern.
CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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marketing
CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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smb
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construction
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wholesale
Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.