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
Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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microsoft
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software updates
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cloud services
The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ecm
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cx
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martech
Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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suse
Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.
Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.
Cloud Security Alliance surveys data risk management in cloud
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
A new Cloud Security Alliance report reveals significant gaps in organisations' confidence and tools for managing cybersecurity risks in cloud environments.
Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.
NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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genai
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ai
NTT DATA's latest report reveals that 58% of banks globally are fully adopting generative AI, marking a crucial shift towards its integration in banking operations.
Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform business operations, yet 91% of leaders feel unprepared to harness its power effectively, according to research.
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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financial systems
AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.
Veeam partners with Microsoft to enhance AI data resilience
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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cloud security
Veeam has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, integrating AI to boost data resilience for clients, including 77% of Fortune 500 companies.
Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 release enhances virtualisation
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Red Hat has launched OpenShift 4.18, enhancing hybrid cloud management with improved virtual machine functionality and generative AI support, focusing on security and efficiency.
Teleport launches new machine & workload identity solution
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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pam
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iam
Teleport has unveiled its Machine & Workload Identity Solution, aiming to streamline identity management for both human and machine entities in complex infrastructures.
Forcepoint unveils DDR system for enhanced data security
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Forcepoint has launched a new Data Detection and Response system, enhancing data security with AI-driven insights and automated risk management.
NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
NTT DATA has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch a managed security service enhancing the safety of private 5G networks in industrial sectors.
Enterprises set to waste USD $44.5bn on cloud by 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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finops
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orchestration
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automation
A recent report reveals organisations are set to waste USD $44.5 billion on cloud infrastructure by 2025 due to poor coordination between FinOps and development teams.
Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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biometrics
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smart home
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api
In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.
LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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data management
LRN has announced the global relaunch of its Catalyst Reveal solution in March 2025, featuring enhanced data management tools for compliance professionals.