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 - Page 3
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
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Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.
Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues
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edutech
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ai
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cleantech
Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.
rebuy boosts device repair automation & transparency with Camunda
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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cx
rebuy partners with Camunda to automate device repair processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency across its refurbishment operations in Europe.
Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
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virtualisation
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it training
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hybrid cloud
Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
UK retailers eye warehouse automation to drive future growth
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robots
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supply chain
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ecommerce
Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
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cx
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martech
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ai
RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
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hcm
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productivity
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ex
One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
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cx
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phishing
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martech
Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.
Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.
Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks
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soc
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risk & compliance
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genai
A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
Siemens opens Madrid data centre hub to boost Iberian digital growth
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digital transformation
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iot
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digital twins
Siemens launches a new data centre hub in Madrid to boost digital infrastructure and AI growth across Spain and Portugal, supporting Iberia's tech expansion.