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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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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
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DE-CIX launches carrier-neutral enterprise partner program
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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ai
DE-CIX unveils the first-of-its-kind carrier-neutral enterprise partner programme to cater to surging demand for AI, IoT, and cloud data.
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Cloudflare launches Magic Cloud Networking following new acquisition
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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casb
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sase
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zero trust security
Cloudflare's new product, Magic Cloud Networking, provides unified network management by leveraging Nefeli's technology.
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Heavy reliance on manual data tracking in supply chains
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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wakefield research
Findings from a LeanDNA and Wakefield Research survey highlight a high dependency on manual data-tracking in the supply chain sector.
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UK retailers confront barriers to AI adoption, study finds
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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ai
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ai models
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ml
Despite 69% of retailers in the United Kingdom planning AI integration in the next two years, only 27% are currently utilising it.
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Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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leadership
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inflation
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connectwise
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
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Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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apm
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cybersecurity
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software development
Blackpoint Cyber rolls out the Blackpoint Community Protection Programme, offering Managed Service Providers free, 24/7 security monitoring.
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Immutable storage key to cybersecurity, says Scality survey
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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veeam software
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data security
IT leaders are embracing immutable data storage to bolster cybersecurity, highlighting its crucial role in secure backup recovery.
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Rising trend of cybersecurity experts turning to cybercrime
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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job seekers
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dark web
CIISec flags growing concern over cybersecurity professionals engaging in cybercrime, incited by the enticing monetary gains of the dark web.
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Healthcare sector plans AI adoption for more accurate sales data
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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healthtech
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data quality
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data automation
Healthcare sales leaders to embrace AI and automation technology to enhance data accuracy and sales productivity over the next three years.
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Global push for gigacities to boost socioeconomic growth
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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5g & beyond
The World Broadband Association urges governments to invest in 'gigacities' with high-speed internet access to boost socio-economic growth.
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BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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edutech
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uc
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telco
BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.
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Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
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High confidence yet increased breaches in QR & image phishing
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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ironscales
Study highlights a worrying disparity between organisational self-confidence and actual ability to counter image-based and QR code phishing attacks.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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genai
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ai
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ethics
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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WSO2 rolls out Identity Server 7.0 with advanced features
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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iam
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user interface
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idaas
WSO2 launches WSO2 Identity Server 7.0, an industry-first open-source identity and access management solution.
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Singtel's SingVerify to tackle scams, boost digital security
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Singtel introduces SingVerify, a novel digital security toolkit aimed at combating scams by verifying customer identities in real-time.
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Hornetsecurity, Vade merge to advance European cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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microsoft 365
Merger of German cloud security provider Hornetsecurity and French email security leader Vade seeks to strengthen the European cybersecurity landscape.
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£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data science
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genai
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ai
AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
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Golden Quarter lift-off for UK electronics manufacturers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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telco
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growth
UK's electronics and telecom sector sees surge in profitability, surpassing industry average for the fourth quarter of 2023.