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 20
Firms risk outages as SSL changes near & automation lags behind
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Nearly 60% of enterprises use three or more SSL providers, risking outages as mandatory shorter certificate renewals from 2026 demand better automation.
Enterprise AI Masters thrive with focus on data & security
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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genai
NetApp's 2025 study reveals AI Masters boost revenue by 24% through focus on data readiness, security, and advanced AI infrastructure in enterprises globally.
Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Microsoft partners with Checkout.com, adopting Azure cloud to enhance digital payments with AI, boosting speed and security for global merchants.
Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
The health sector leads UK data breach self-reports with 3,820 cases from 2023 to early 2025, reveals ICO data analysed by Reward Gateway Edenred.
Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.
Black Friday remains top UK shopping day despite new rivals
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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amazon
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online shopping
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black friday
Black Friday remains the UK's top shopping day in 2025, with 79% planning to shop then despite rising interest in Amazon Prime Deals Days and Singles Day.
Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Circana's Future of Media report urges brands to adopt multi-platform strategies combining digital and traditional channels to boost engagement and ROI.
Critical Redis flaw threatens 330,000 cloud systems globally
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
A critical Redis flaw called RediShell risks 330,000 cloud systems globally, urging urgent patching of all exposed and unauthenticated instances.
Nord Security & ACA Pacific partner to boost APAC cyber defence
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Nord Security partners with ACA Pacific to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tools across APAC, enhancing defences amid rising regional cyber threats.
AI agents set to replace thousands of UK jobs by end of 2026
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
By the end of 2026, 100,000 AI Agents will join UK firms, with many set to replace human jobs, especially in HR and software roles, Gravitee finds.
AI Strata alliance to automate & modernise strata management
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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rpa
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risk & compliance
AI Strata alliance of ActiumAI and Michael Teys aims to automate Australia's strata management, improving speed, cost, and transparency for owners and managers.
Report urges policy reforms to boost AI in APAC financial services
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
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ai
A Flint Global report urges APAC policymakers to reform regulations and boost AI adoption in financial services for innovation and security gains.
Datadog celebrates 1,000 integrations on unified platform
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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siem
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llms
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ai
Datadog has hit 1,000 integrations on its platform, offering wide observability across cloud, AI, security, infrastructure and SaaS applications.
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.
Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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it services
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smb
Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
UK APP fraud refunds reach GBP £112m, but scams still rising
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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biometrics
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law enforcement
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behavioural biometrics
UK banks have refunded GBP £112m to victims of APP fraud under new rules, yet scam levels continue to rise, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures.
Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK’s AI skills shortage
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Algomarketing has joined UKAI to help address the UK’s AI skills shortage and boost enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technology.
Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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financial systems
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bi
A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.
Executives see AI gaps & cultural barriers in customer experience
Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Most executives see their customer experience strategies as failing and say cultural and organisational barriers hinder AI use in transforming customer relationships.
UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail
Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.