About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
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FTSE AIM-100 firms lag on AI, with only 1% truly ready
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Only 1% of FTSE AIM-100 firms have AI embedded in core operations, as poor data governance and weak strategy stall wider adoption.
Digital rights group urges Australians to fight privacy trap
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data protection
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surveillance
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data analytics
Digital rights group warns Australians to resist ‘privacy paradox’, urging tougher laws and everyday steps to curb online data tracking.
Elastic unveils tools to boost reliability of AI agents
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Elastic launches Agent Builder and Workflows to help enterprises build more reliable AI agents that span fragmented internal data systems.
10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth
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partner programmes
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
10ZiG opens a new Bremen hub and appoints two regional leaders to boost EMEA thin client sales, support and channel growth.
SMEs warned of hidden ‘productivity tax’ from IT sprawl
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.
8x8 extends Secure Pay for global digital payments
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
8x8 expands Secure Pay globally, unifying compliant digital payments and AI-led outreach across its customer experience platform.
EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.
Survey finds US staff fear speaking up on misconduct
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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education, learning & training
US survey finds many staff fear retaliation and uneven discipline for misconduct, with over three-quarters ready to quit if they feel unsafe.
Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy
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gaming
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devops
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data analytics
Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
AppOmni study pegs average SaaS breach at USD $1.365m
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AppOmni study finds average SaaS breach costs USD $1.365m, as customers report big time savings, fewer audit issues and faster detection.
Data Privacy Day spotlight on control, resilience, design
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Data Privacy Day shifts focus from policy to proof, as firms embed control, resilience and design into complex hybrid data estates.
Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials
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ransomware
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Over 70% of major retailers and nearly 60% of wholesalers have exposed credentials, leaving shared supply chains ripe for attack.
Misconfigured cloud training labs open paths to attacks
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Misconfigured cloud training labs on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure expose major firms to live attacks via overly permissive access roles.
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
Firms warned AI spend will fail without orchestration
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
AI investment risks falling flat without better orchestration across workflows, Enate warns, as UK CEOs ramp up tech and data spending.
Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Trend Micro warns firms that unmanaged use of AI models could trigger major legal, financial and reputational risks worldwide.
Regulatory delays hinder UK tech & AI project delivery
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.
Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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planning
UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.
Ofcom probes X over Grok deepfake sexual imagery risk
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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genai
Ofcom has opened a probe into X over claims its Grok AI tool enabled deepfake sexual images, testing the UK’s new Online Safety Act.