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 35
Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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risk & compliance
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forex
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finance
Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.
Growing AI spend challenges firms as ROI confidence lags
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it budget
CloudZero reveals AI spending in software firms is rising sharply, with budgets set to increase 36% in 2025 amid challenges in evaluating ROI and hiring talent.
Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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martech
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marketing
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branding
Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.
Emburse launches global partner community for expense management
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Emburse has unveiled a global partner community with 140 organisations to improve expense management for travel and finance professionals worldwide.
NetApp & NVIDIA join forces to streamline AI data management
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NetApp and NVIDIA partner to integrate AI Data Platform into AIPod, enabling secure, scalable AI pipelines and enhanced data management for businesses.
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ai
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e-commerce
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youtube
Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.
Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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cloud security
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.
Exabeam & Vectra AI partner to boost threat detection speed
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to integrate their platforms, aiming to accelerate cyber threat detection and simplify security operations for organisations.
Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.
Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates
Tue, 20th May 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.
Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Tue, 20th May 2025
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ai
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isaca
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digital trust
ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.
Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
Fri, 16th May 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
Fri, 16th May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.
New report shows AI adoption rising in localisation workflows
Fri, 16th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
A study by Lokalise reveals 55% of European and North American businesses use AI in localisation, blending it with human oversight to boost revenue and customer satisfaction.