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 14
AI-driven case strategy technology seen as key advantage for law firms
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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legaltech
A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.
UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ai
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ict sector
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entrepreneurship
Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.
Over-50s talent vital for safe & effective AI in the workplace
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Research reveals professionals over 50 are crucial for ethical AI oversight, enhancing business performance and reducing risks in the workplace.
Investment scams top UK search trends as over 2 million fall victim
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
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money laundering
Investment scams top UK search trends with over 2 million victims in 2025, revealing a surge in fraud involving cryptocurrency and real estate schemes.
SecureW2 boosts certificate security with new risk integrations
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mdm
SecureW2 enhances its platform with new integrations, using real-time risk data from SentinelOne and others to strengthen certificate-based access control.
Forrester forecasts 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester predicts a 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026 as audiences shift to entertainment platforms and AI search reshapes marketing budgets.
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.
Pure Storage & Cisco launch unified platform for scaling AI
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data fabric
Pure Storage and Cisco launch FlashStack platform to help enterprises scale generative AI from pilot to production by unifying data, compute, and networking.
Trend Micro integrates with NVIDIA for enhanced AI data security
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Trend Micro partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI data security, integrating advanced detection and guardrails for safer, faster AI workload deployment.
Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review’s innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.
Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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dr
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private cloud
Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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devops
Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.
US enterprises prioritise AI but face major integration barriers
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
A Zapier survey finds 92% of US enterprises prioritise AI but 80% face major challenges integrating it with legacy systems and managing costs.
ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
ThoughtSpot reports 133% rise in platform use as AI analytics gain traction, with 52% of customers using its Spotter AI agent for insights.
Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Despite 99% of finance firms piloting AI, just 3% deploy it enterprise-wide, hindered by data quality issues and legacy system inconsistencies.
Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Zero Networks launches enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools offering security teams greater control and visibility without needing specialist DevOps skills.
UK data centre spending to surpass GBP £10 billion a year by 2029
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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iot
UK data centre spending is set to soar from GBP £1.75bn to over GBP £10bn annually by 2029, driven by AI demand and regional development shifts.
European firms lag in fully integrated digital maintenance systems
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
A study shows 63% of European firms are early in digitalising maintenance, despite 92% recognising the benefits of predictive, connected systems.
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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martech
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ai
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google
UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.