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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Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.
UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
Last week
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.
UK tech chiefs see 2026 as AI, network & talent test
Last week
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK tech leaders say 2026 will test firms’ AI adoption, network resilience and talent strategy, while priming the sector for faster growth.
AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital twins
AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK SMEs told to stop ‘dabbling’ and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.
AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats
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ransomware
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drones
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iot security
AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026
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data protection
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets
Last month
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wearables
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firewalls
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data protection
Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
Digital wallets & AI threats to reshape ID security
Last month
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digital transformation
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crypto
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physical security
Digital wallets and decentralised IDs are set to surge by 2026 as AI-driven threats push firms to monitor human and machine identities nonstop.
India’s enterprises shift from AI pilots to execution
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
India’s enterprises are racing from AI pilots to full-scale deployment as boards demand hard returns, stronger governance and resilience.
Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026
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saas
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data protection
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manufacturing
Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
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digital transformation
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data science
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risk & compliance
UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.
Axis outlines five key security tech trends for 2026
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semiconductors
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
Axis forecasts 2026 security shaped by IT-led, ecosystem-first buying, AI edge devices, hybrid cloud models and surging mobile surveillance.
AI rollout exposes UK factories’ ageing cyber defences
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
AI adoption is exposing UK factories’ outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
Cloudera forecasts disposable apps & AI governance shift
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera predicts 2026 will bring disposable AI-built apps, tougher scrutiny of patchwork systems and AI agents policing data governance.
Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security
Last month
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endpoint protection
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devops
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phishing
Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
UK firms overconfident on EU AI Act as fines mount
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saas
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data protection
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supply chain
UK firms most confident on EU AI Act readiness yet report more fines and contract turmoil than German and French rivals, study finds.
AI identity fraud fears surging among UK homebuyers
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
UK homebuyers fear AI-fuelled ID fraud as two-thirds worry about fake documents yet still share sensitive data via email and messaging apps.