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 28
UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.
Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Six Degrees launches Managed SASE service using Fortinet technology, offering secure, scalable connectivity with three tiers for UK businesses.
BAI Communications acquires Titan ICT to boost private networks
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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network management
BAI Communications has acquired Titan ICT to enhance its private network offerings, combining expertise in mission-critical communications for mining and energy sectors.
Singapore firms lead in AI security but face shadow AI threat
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai security
Singaporean firms lead globally in AI security readiness but face the highest incidence of risky unsanctioned shadow AI use, raising significant governance concerns.
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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erp
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insurance
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.
8x8 launches French data centre to boost secure CX services
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
8x8 has opened a data centre in France to offer secure, GDPR-compliant AI-powered customer experience services for local businesses and public sector.
Sophos Endpoint integrated with Taegis after USD $859m deal
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Sophos integrates its Endpoint protection with Taegis MDR and XDR services after acquiring Secureworks for USD $859m, enhancing security and cutting costs.
Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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climate change
Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
DHL named among Australia’s top five workplaces for 2025 by survey
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hcm
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supply chain
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dhl
DHL ranks among Australia’s top five workplaces for 2024, with 81% employee satisfaction, boosting its reputation for strong culture and leadership.
Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace
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smart building
Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.
Australian ICT SMEs lead in AI adoption amid acute skills gap
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Australian small ICT businesses lead AI adoption with 83% using it, despite a severe skills shortage in coding, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hsbc
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ict sector
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funding
HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.
Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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encryption
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partner programmes
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genai
Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.
Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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cloud security
Research shows 60% of firms are preparing for quantum computing threats, but concerns over inconsistent strategies and data security remain urgent.
Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.
Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers’ purchase decisions
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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social media
Peer reviews and user-generated content now influence 65% of UK shoppers, surpassing celebrity endorsements in shaping purchase decisions, finds Akeneo study.
Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.
Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Jamf teams up with Exclusive Networks to expand Apple device security solutions across the UK and Ireland, meeting rising workplace demand for secure Apple environments.
Topol.io spins out from Ecomail to offer standalone email editor
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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saas
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crm
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email security
Topol.io has split from Ecomail to become standalone, focusing on its embeddable email editor used by over 12,000 customers and 200 SaaS platforms.