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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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AI-driven development poses security challenges, says Venafi
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Venafi's research reveals 83% of firms use AI for coding, sparking security fears as 66% of leaders struggle to keep pace, warning of a looming security reckoning.
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Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Climate X’s report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.
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UK businesses struggle to meet net-zero targets due to logistics
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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collaboration
New Wincanton research reveals over half of UK businesses doubt they will meet net-zero targets, citing logistics costs and alternative fuel technologies as major hurdles.
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Finance leaders struggling to keep up with eCommerce evolution
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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digitisation
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growth
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future-proofing
A Hokodo survey reveals that 66% of finance leaders believe their teams lag behind the rapid pace of eCommerce, with B2B commerce poised to hit USD $2.641 trillion by 2024.
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Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.
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75% of security patches break software, analysis says
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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software development
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java
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Endor Labs' 2024 Dependency Management Report reveals that 75% of security patches risk breaking software, complicating open source vulnerability management.
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Survey reveals challenges in online product discovery
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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personalisation
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A recent Constructor survey revealed 42% of online shoppers rate their product discovery experiences poorly on retail websites. Retailers face significant challenges.
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Financial services face rising DDoS threats – Akamai
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
Akamai’s latest report reveals financial services face escalating DDoS attacks, with politically motivated strikes and rampant brand impersonation and phishing threats.
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Salesforce introduces AI productivity updates for Slack
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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cdp
Salesforce unveils AI enhancements for Slack, promising to boost team productivity by integrating company data, agents, and apps into a unified work system.
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Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.
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Over a third of UK workers engage in 'pretend productivity'
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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productivity
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slack
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work-life balance
A Workhuman survey reveals 36% of UK employees are faking productivity due to an always-on culture, highlighting the need for better work-life balance.
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Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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secrets management
Report reveals grave cybersecurity flaws, with 97% of Non-Human Identities having excessive privileges and 44% of tokens exposed.
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Scientists utilise AI to revolutionise cryoprotectant discovery
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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collaboration
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Scientists from Warwick and Manchester Universities employ AI to innovate cryoprotectant discovery, boosting efficiency of medical freezing processes.
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Early adopters of generative AI see high returns, MIT reports
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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thoughtspot
MIT's new report shows early adopters of generative AI in data and analytics expect to see an ROI of 100%+ within three years, gaining a competitive edge.
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Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
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Huawei Cloud unveils AI tools for media revolution at summit
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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ai
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content creation
Huawei Cloud unveiled a suite of AI tools at its Amsterdam summit, promising to revolutionise media content creation, distribution, and consumption dynamics.
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Survey reveals security gaps in managing non-human identities
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cloud security
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A survey reveals critical security gaps in managing non-human identities, with only 15% of organisations confident in their NHI security measures.
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HackerOne launches free tier for vulnerability disclosure program
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
HackerOne has introduced Essential VDP, aiming to aid organisations in handling security vulnerabilities and meeting compliance standards.
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Ministry, Indosat, Mastercard Launch Cybersecurity Online Academy
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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phishing
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications partners with Indosat and Mastercard to launch an online academy, aiming to enhance cybersecurity skills for 1 million Indonesians.