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 23
Zadara & MSG launch sovereign AI cloud with NVIDIA GPUs in US
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Zadara and Micro Support Group partner to offer sovereign AI cloud solutions with NVIDIA GPUs in the US Northeast, providing VMware alternatives with enhanced data sovereignty.
RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ai security
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erp
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ai
RecordPoint has acquired Australian AI firm Redactive to enhance its AI data security and governance solutions for regulated industries globally.
Study finds AI creativity tools offer similar results in ads
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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martech
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llms
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ai
A study reveals popular AI tools yield similarly creative advertising outcomes, highlighting the essential role of human input in marketing innovation.
Rydoo tops Gartner survey with 95% user recommendation rate
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Rydoo leads Gartner's 2025 expense management report with a 95% user recommendation, thanks to its AI-powered software used by over 1 million customers globally.
Fortune 500 firms boost security leadership & pay, report finds
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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socs
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iam
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cybersecurity
Fortune 500 companies deepen security leadership layers and boost pay, with SecOps heads earning an average annual USD $307,000, says new report.
Salesforce & AWS deepen AI partnership to boost agentic adoption
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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martech
Salesforce and AWS have expanded their partnership to accelerate AI agent adoption, enhancing workflows, data integration, and customer service globally.
Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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application security
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cybersecurity
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security industry
Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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gaming
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robots
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
Russia, US & Brazil pose highest risks for wealthy crypto holders
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
Russia, the US and Brazil top the Executive Crypto Threat Index as the riskiest countries for wealthy cryptocurrency holders in 2025, while Japan and Singapore are safest.
AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.
Boomi recognised as Leader in 2025 Gartner API Management report
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Boomi has advanced from Niche Player to Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management, reflecting its strong innovation and execution.
AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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ai security
AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.
Global targets for cross-border payment reforms at risk of delay
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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blockchain
Global financial authorities are likely to miss their 2027 target to improve cross-border payments, with costs and regulatory hurdles still impeding progress.
Supply chain leaders face mounting disruptions & turn to AI solutions
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.
Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.