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 17
HERE & Amap join forces on global AI navigation for SDVs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ml
HERE Technologies and Amap have partnered to develop AI-driven navigation for software-defined vehicles, supporting Chinese carmakers expanding globally.
Euromonitor forecasts comfort, wellness & East Asian influence
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
Euromonitor forecasts rising demand for comfort, authentic self-expression, cutting-edge wellness, and greater East Asian brand influence by 2026 amid global shifts.
Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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dr
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.
Cloud breaches driven by identity failures & process flaws
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
ReliaQuest reveals identity compromises and process flaws, not zero-day exploits, drive most cloud breaches, with 99% of cloud identities still over-privileged.
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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employment
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workplace culture
Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.
DE-CIX predicts AI revolution in finance, healthcare & industry by 2026
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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uc
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hyperscale
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fintech
DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.
Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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data quality
A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.
OpenText launches AI-driven security tools to boost enterprise compliance
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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application security
OpenText unveils AI-driven security tools in Cloud Editions 25.4 to help enterprises enhance compliance and manage risks while adopting AI safely.
AI-driven case strategy technology seen as key advantage for law firms
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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legaltech
A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.
Pure Storage & Cisco launch unified platform for scaling AI
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data fabric
Pure Storage and Cisco launch FlashStack platform to help enterprises scale generative AI from pilot to production by unifying data, compute, and networking.
Palo Alto Networks unveils AgentiX & reports 48% IoT device risk
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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devops
Palo Alto Networks reports 48.2% of enterprise IoT devices are high-risk and launches Cortex AgentiX, an AI platform to automate security operations.
Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Despite 99% of finance firms piloting AI, just 3% deploy it enterprise-wide, hindered by data quality issues and legacy system inconsistencies.
Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Zero Networks launches enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools offering security teams greater control and visibility without needing specialist DevOps skills.
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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iam
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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crm
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devops
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digital transformation
Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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crypto
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phishing
Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.