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 15
Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Portnox extends zero trust network access to RDP, SSH, VNC and Telnet, promising passwordless admin access and fewer VPN dependencies.
Hackers ditch noisy ransomware for stealthy data theft
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Hackers are abandoning noisy ransomware to quietly steal data, as a report finds 80% of top attack techniques now focus on evasion.
Object First triples growth on ransomware-proof backups
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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firewalls
Object First posts 183% bookings surge as demand soars for immutable on-premises backup storage to combat escalating ransomware threats.
Tech roles top UK pay league as AI skills fuel rises
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tech roles keep topping UK pay charts as AI skills drive a 9% rise in median salaries to GBP £48,595, outpacing wider wage growth.
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
UK bullish on quantum but skills gaps cloud outlook
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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hpc
UK firms are bullish on quantum computing, but a talent squeeze and flat budgets threaten to slow progress from pilots to scale.
Google, Entrust team on AI ID checks to fight UK fraud
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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biometrics
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fintech
Google Cloud and Entrust strike AI-based identity fraud pact as UK firms face rising injection attacks and losses of about GBP £1.8 billion.
Square launches AI assistant to help UK SMEs use data
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Square rolls out free AI assistant in the UK, helping SME owners query their own sales data in plain English to speed up decisions.
Parents warned over secretive online 'Com' networks
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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social media
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cyberbullying
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snap
Parents are being urged to spot warning signs their children are being drawn into secretive online 'Com' networks linked to abuse.
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
UK operators rapidly scale up AI deployment in logistics
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK logistics firms shift from AI pilots to full rollouts as interest hits record highs, targeting faster, smarter and more flexible supply chains.
Cloud providers launch SME onboarding drive for data
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
European cloud providers unite to onboard 10,000 SMEs into trusted data spaces within 18 months, easing access to secure data-sharing.
monday.com grows on AI demand as large clients surge
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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saas
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devops
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rpa
monday.com rides AI demand and larger clients to 2025 revenue of USD $1.23 billion, up 27%, with a 14% non-GAAP operating margin.
Late payments make up over a third of global pay cycles
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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fintech
Late payments now make up 37% of global pay cycles, with firms waiting 51 days on average to be paid, Sidetrade data reveals.
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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hcm
Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.
Survey finds enterprises race to agentic AI, lag on scale
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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rpa
Enterprises rush to adopt agentic AI via external platforms, but few have standardised, organisation-wide deployments in place yet.
CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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hcm
CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.