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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 22
OpenText launches AI-driven security tools to boost enterprise compliance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
OpenText unveils AI-driven security tools in Cloud Editions 25.4 to help enterprises enhance compliance and manage risks while adopting AI safely.
AI-driven case strategy technology seen as key advantage for law firms
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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legaltech
A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.
SecureW2 boosts certificate security with new risk integrations
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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mdm
SecureW2 enhances its platform with new integrations, using real-time risk data from SentinelOne and others to strengthen certificate-based access control.
Forrester forecasts 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester predicts a 30% cut in display ad spend by 2026 as audiences shift to entertainment platforms and AI search reshapes marketing budgets.
Pure Storage & Cisco launch unified platform for scaling AI
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data fabric
Pure Storage and Cisco launch FlashStack platform to help enterprises scale generative AI from pilot to production by unifying data, compute, and networking.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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devops
Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.
US enterprises prioritise AI but face major integration barriers
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
A Zapier survey finds 92% of US enterprises prioritise AI but 80% face major challenges integrating it with legacy systems and managing costs.
Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Despite 99% of finance firms piloting AI, just 3% deploy it enterprise-wide, hindered by data quality issues and legacy system inconsistencies.
Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Zero Networks launches enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools offering security teams greater control and visibility without needing specialist DevOps skills.
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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iam
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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crm
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devops
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digital transformation
Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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crypto
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phishing
Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.
Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.
LunaNet AI joins UN Global Compact to advance ethical AI goals
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
LunaNet AI has joined the UN Global Compact, pledging to align its AI technology with ethical principles promoting human rights, transparency, and well-being.
Businesses overestimate supply chain cyber defence readiness, study finds
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A study reveals businesses overrate their readiness against supply chain cyber threats, with 92% trusting suppliers yet 34% lacking thorough risk checks.
Atlas browser sparks debate on AI's role in search & security
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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martech
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data privacy
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ai
OpenAI's Atlas browser stirs debate on AI's impact in search, raising concerns over transparency, security risks, and the future of information browsing.
Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.