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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.

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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.
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Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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software updates
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cyber attacks
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
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Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
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AI data centre market to reach USD $933.76 billion by 2030

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global AI data centre market is set to surge from USD $236.44 billion in 2025 to USD $933.76 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workload demand.
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Criterion & Trackforce launch unified payroll solution for security

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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workforce technology
Criterion and Trackforce have teamed up to offer UK and Canadian security firms an integrated workforce management and payroll platform to streamline operations.
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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mfa
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.
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SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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encryption
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apm
A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
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AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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transparency
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workforce technology
Education and recruitment leaders urge AI to support, not replace, humans, emphasising ethics, creativity and oversight in tech-driven sectors.
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Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.
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Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Turnitin launches Clarity to enhance academic integrity and guide responsible AI use in education with a new integrated writing and feedback platform.
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DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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malware
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devops
DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hcm
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flexible work
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mental health
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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Ignition & Karbon integration aims to boost accounting firm efficiency

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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financial systems
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rpa
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professional services
Ignition and Karbon have integrated to automate billing and workflows, boosting efficiency for accounting firms by streamlining client onboarding and payments.
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AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow's workforce.
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AI transforms security, safety & efficiency in global industries

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data analytics
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cx
AI is reshaping global industries by enhancing security, safety, and efficiency, becoming essential in sectors from cybersecurity to logistics and construction.
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CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.
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New Relic named Magic Quadrant Leader for observability

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms for the 13th consecutive year, highlighting its AI-driven innovation.
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Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
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Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.
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KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.