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 51
GSK & adesso expand DREAM digital reminders to 23 countries
Fri, 30th May 2025
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gsk
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healthcare
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adesso
GSK and adesso have expanded their DREAM digital reminder service for medication and vaccination adherence to 23 countries, enhancing global patient support.
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
Fri, 30th May 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
Fri, 30th May 2025
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ai
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productivity
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public sector
Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.
Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
Fri, 30th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.
dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
Fri, 30th May 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.
UK SMEs boost cyber security spend but wary over AI adoption
Fri, 30th May 2025
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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ai
A Bionic survey reveals 53% of UK SMEs boosted cyber security spend in 2024, yet many remain cautious about adopting AI in 2025 amid accuracy and knowledge concerns.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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mdm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
Infinigate & Torq partner to roll out AI security solution
Fri, 30th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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cybersecurity
Infinigate partners with Torq to distribute HyperSOC, an AI-driven solution enhancing security operations centres across Europe with advanced automation.
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
Thu, 29th May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.
Lineaje survey reveals software supply chain security gaps
Thu, 29th May 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
Lineaje's survey reveals software supply chain security gaps, with 48% of experts missing SBOM compliance amid rising AI-related risks and vulnerabilities.
UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates
Thu, 29th May 2025
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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
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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supply chain
A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
Thu, 29th May 2025
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
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.
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
Thu, 29th May 2025
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instagram
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millennials
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gen z
Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
Thu, 29th May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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.
Small firms increase cybersecurity, eye AI adoption in 2025
Thu, 29th May 2025
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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.
UK executives see AI as key, but only 16% feel ready to lead
Thu, 29th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.
Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift
Thu, 29th May 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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
Thu, 29th May 2025
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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.