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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.

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Resilience launches new tool to combat vendor cyber risk
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Resilience has launched its Vendor Risk Report to aid UK businesses in identifying and managing risks linked to third-party vendors amidst rising cyber threats.
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Low-code drives digital transformation in UK manufacturing
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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low-code
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ai
New research reveals that 99% of UK manufacturing organisations now utilise low-code platforms, highlighting their critical role in digital transformation efforts.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
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Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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supply chain
The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.
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Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK for cyber training scheme
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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edutech
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it training
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risk & compliance
Nationwide has partnered with CAPSLOCK to launch a cyber security training programme, aiming to enhance diversity and skills in the UK's cyber workforce.
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Targa Telematics & Volkswagen forge strategic partnership
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics has formed a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to enhance data solutions for fleet operators across Europe.
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Trint launches AI Summaries to ease transcript workflow
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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content creation
Trint has launched AI Summaries, a new feature allowing users to create 400-word transcript summaries with one click, enhancing transcription efficiency.
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Infinigate boosts revenue by 14%, surpassing EUR €2 billion
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Infinigate has reported a 14% revenue increase across EMEA and ANZ in the last quarter, surpassing EUR €2 billion globally amid economic challenges.
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Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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employment
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global expansion
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sme
Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.
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Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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gaming
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
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DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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cloud services
DCS Innov has unveiled iChange, a Platinum Debit Mastercard with a multi-currency wallet, enhancing spending flexibility for global travellers.
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Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
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ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
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New subscription service aims to electrify Australian homes
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Smart and Intellihub have launched an innovative subscription service in Australia, easing home electrification costs with solar, batteries, and EV leasing.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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microsoft
EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.