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 39
ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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microsoft
EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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cloud services
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sustainability
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
Alluxio launches version 3.5, boosting AI data management
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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storage
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ai
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cloud storage
Alluxio has unveiled version 3.5 of its Enterprise AI platform, enhancing AI model training efficiency and data management with new features and capabilities.
Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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martech
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e-commerce
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google
A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.
Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.
Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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dr
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
Power Digital launches fusepoint to aid mid-market brands
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Power Digital has unveiled fusepoint, a new consultancy aimed at providing mid-market brands with advanced marketing solutions and actionable insights.
Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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it budget
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data management
A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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procurement
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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identity theft
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
Swimlane unveils new solution for vulnerability management
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Swimlane has unveiled its new Vulnerability Response Management solution, aimed at enhancing risk reduction and compliance for security teams in enterprises and MSSPs.
Data Privacy Day underscores data protection importance
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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data privacy
Data Privacy Day highlights the growing necessity for robust data protection measures, urging businesses to adopt Privacy Enhancing Technologies amid evolving regulations.
Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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it automation
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casb
Mirantis has unveiled Rockoon, an open-source toolset aimed at simplifying OpenStack management on Kubernetes amidst rising interest following Broadcom's VMware acquisition.
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
Employees fear obsolete skills as training lags behind
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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millennials
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gen z
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employee retention
A new report reveals 63% of US employees feel their training is inadequate, with Gen Z highlighting urgent needs for faster, engaging skill development.
Experts stress importance of data privacy in AI era
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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comparitech
With Data Privacy Day occurring this week, experts stress the urgency for individuals and organisations to enhance protections against rising cyber threats, including AI.