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
Zoho unveils advanced AI for Creator, boosts privacy focus
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
Zoho unveils ten new AI-powered features for its low-code platform, boosting app development speed and privacy without extra cost to users.
Misalignment over AI adoption hampers UK mid-market growth
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cx
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martech
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ai
New research reveals a UK mid-market misalignment between IT and Business leaders on AI investment, hindering growth and productivity prospects.
Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
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encryption
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mfa
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ai security
Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.
Weak passwords expose gaps in digital security, experts warn
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pam
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Ahead of World Password Day, experts warn legacy password methods fail as users struggle with complexity and human nature, risking digital security.
Personalised data & AI crucial for brands’ future success
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Circana's new report reveals how brands can boost customer lifetime value through personalised commerce, leveraging data tech and predictive analytics.
AI offers vital support for dementia care but risks remain high
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ai
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alexa
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mental health
AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.
Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
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devops
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cloud security
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iam
The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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breach prevention
Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.
Gresham unveils web-based upgrade for investment data platform
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data integration
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financial services
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apis
Gresham upgrades Control for Investment Management with a new web interface, boosting integration and automation for over 100 investment clients globally.
Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
Lionfish launches Aquarium AI for instant market insights
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data analytics
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cloud security
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xdr
Lionfish launches Aquarium, an AI-driven platform delivering real-time competitive intelligence to boost business insights globally and speed up market analysis.
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
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gaming
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs in software supply chains, offering secure components and faster vulnerability reduction.
Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Graylog's Spring 2025 release boosts security with AI-driven detection, Data Lake Preview, and a new Threat Coverage Analyzer to streamline workflows.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Majority unprepared for quantum computing’s security risks
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.
Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence
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siem
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soc
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edr
Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams’ speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
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recruitment
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startup ecosystem
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employment
Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
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storage
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.