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 27
Fewer managers after layoffs threaten trust & employee support
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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leadership
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pd
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automation
Layoffs reducing middle managers risk harming employee trust, communication, and career support, with 38% finding managers less accessible, says new survey.
DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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siem
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risk & compliance
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ai
Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.
IGEL & Carahsoft partner to expand public sector zero-trust access
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
IGEL partners with Carahsoft to boost North American public sector access to its secure IGEL OS endpoint platform, supporting zero-trust security and modernisation.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
Databricks acquires Tecton to boost real-time AI agent data
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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agentic ai
Databricks has acquired Tecton to enhance real-time data delivery for AI agents, boosting enterprise applications like fraud detection and personalised recommendations.
Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.
EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.
Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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gender equality
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pd
Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.
US private equity faces tighter scrutiny as 401(k) funds enter sector
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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real estate
US private equity is set for tougher scrutiny as 401(k) plans gain access to the sector, opening a USD $12 trillion market to retail investors and regulators.
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.
Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Thrive's new AI-powered Network Detection and Response service helps businesses swiftly identify and tackle cyber threats, aiming to cut breach costs and downtime.
AI adoption in SOCs cuts alert fatigue but integration lags
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
AI adoption in Security Operations Centres cuts investigation times by 25% and eases alert fatigue, but full integration into workflows remains a challenge.
Cognizant sets world record with global AI hackathon & 53,199 staff
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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erp
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genai
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ai
Cognizant set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD with 53,199 staff in a global AI hackathon, creating over 30,600 ideas to boost innovation and AI skills.
New book urges brands to prioritise authentic social media
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital engagement
Tom Miner's new book, Social First Brands, urges companies to build loyalty through authentic social media engagement, not boardroom-crafted marketing.
eDesk expands US operations to boost AI-driven support for eCommerce
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
eDesk expands its US operations to support growing eCommerce brands with AI-driven helpdesk solutions, managing millions of customer queries each month.
AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.
Camunda named Strong Performer for orchestration in Forrester Wave
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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ai
Camunda has been named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for digital process automation, praised for its orchestration and support of key process standards.
Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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martech
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cdp
Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.