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 15
UK start-ups face struggle with just 2% reaching Series A funding
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ai
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venture capital
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scalewise
Only 2% of UK start-ups now reach Series A funding, down from 8%, hindered by recruitment issues and weak go-to-market strategies, says new report.
British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
British data leaders are the most willing globally to trust AI decisions, with 85% ready to stake their jobs on AI-driven business choices.
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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iam
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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crm
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devops
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digital transformation
Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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crypto
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phishing
Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
UK consumers prioritise trust & speed in digital purchases
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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martech
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marketing
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social media
UK consumers increasingly prioritise trust and speed in digital purchases, with 77.6% researching online before buying amid booming eCommerce growth.
La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women’s tech progression
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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engineering
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ict sector
La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.
Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.
Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.
Australian finance teams confident on ESG rules but face skills gaps
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data governance
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data quality
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esg reporting
Australian finance teams feel largely prepared for new ESG reporting rules, yet face persistent challenges and gaps in skills like stakeholder management and strategy design.
Canadian small business owners struggle with fatigue & admin woes
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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financial systems
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smb
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bookkeeping
Over a third of Canadian small business owners question their dreams amid fatigue, financial admin woes, and the most unpredictable economy in a decade.
Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.
Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Air IT Group unveils a new automation-focused strategy and omnichannel platform to boost technology adoption and growth for UK SMEs facing economic pressures.
Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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hcm
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financial literacy
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employment
Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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ai
UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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productivity
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leadership
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it professionals
Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.
LunaNet AI joins UN Global Compact to advance ethical AI goals
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
LunaNet AI has joined the UN Global Compact, pledging to align its AI technology with ethical principles promoting human rights, transparency, and well-being.
Businesses overestimate supply chain cyber defence readiness, study finds
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A study reveals businesses overrate their readiness against supply chain cyber threats, with 92% trusting suppliers yet 34% lacking thorough risk checks.