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 38
NTT DATA's report highlights 2025 tech trends impact
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ai
NTT DATA has unveiled its Technology Foresight 2025 report, highlighting five key tech trends set to transform businesses, including AI-enhanced communication.
SolarWinds forecasts AI evolution & upskilling by 2025
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
SolarWinds has unveiled its 2025 tech forecasts, predicting a pivotal shift in AI adoption, emphasising workforce upskilling and enhanced IT observability.
Jitterbit enhances Harmony with AI-driven NLP integration
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Jitterbit has unveiled AI natural language processing integration into its Harmony platform, enhancing application management through simplified, spoken commands.
Vertiv launches global liquid cooling services for AI use
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Vertiv has launched its Liquid Cooling Services portfolio globally, designed to enhance the lifecycle of liquid-cooled systems for AI and high-density computing.
Monday's AI service platform launches for all users
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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service management
monday.com has launched its AI-driven enterprise service management platform, monday service, now available for all users after a successful beta phase.
Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cx
Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.
Cisco unveils AI innovations for secure data centres
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Cisco is showcasing its strategic vision at the Cisco Live EMEA event in Amsterdam, revealing innovations to help businesses navigate AI challenges and enhance digital resilience.
60% of firms revamping supply chains amid trade turmoil
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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investment
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automation
A new report reveals 60% of firms are revamping supply chains to tackle tariff uncertainty and market volatility, driving investments in automation and diversification.
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
AI summit in Paris focuses on ethics & sustainability
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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physical security
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genai
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As the Paris AI Action Summit begins, leaders discuss the ethical deployment of AI, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and the protection of creators' rights.
Resilience launches new tool to combat vendor cyber risk
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Resilience has launched its Vendor Risk Report to aid UK businesses in identifying and managing risks linked to third-party vendors amidst rising cyber threats.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
Trint launches AI Summaries to ease transcript workflow
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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genai
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content creation
Trint has launched AI Summaries, a new feature allowing users to create 400-word transcript summaries with one click, enhancing transcription efficiency.
Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.