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 14
Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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iot security
AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.
Contrast links ADR with Datadog SIEM to cut alert noise
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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siem
Contrast plugs its ADR into Datadog Cloud SIEM, streaming verified runtime attack data to slash alert noise and speed SecOps response.
AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.
Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
AI set to power autonomous workflows & new work models
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI is tipped to run entire corporate workflows by 2026, forcing firms to rebuild software and reorganise staff around skills, not hierarchies.
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
AI set for post-transformer shift to memory-led tools
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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rpa
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supply chain
AI firms tip 2026 as the dawn of a post-transformer era, with memory-led, workflow-specific systems overtaking general-purpose models.
Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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biometrics
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socs
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI and predictive analytics are set to transform retail supply chains in 2026, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.
Flexible work, AI & wellbeing to shape workplaces by 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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uc
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hcm
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ai
By 2026, AI, flexible work, and wellbeing will reshape workplaces, with firms prioritising local hubs, skill-based hiring, and employee satisfaction to boost growth.
Ransomware tactics shift as manufacturing faces data theft surge
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Ransomware attacks on manufacturing shift from encryption to data theft and extortion, with recovery costs averaging USD $1.3 million, reveals new research.
Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.