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 19
Eursap shares 2026 tips for AI-friendly CV writing
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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hcm
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genai
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ai
Recruiter Eursap urges job seekers to tailor AI-friendly CVs for 2026, prioritising targeted wording, skills placement and outcome-led bullets.
Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.
FTSE AIM-100 firms lag on AI, with only 1% truly ready
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Only 1% of FTSE AIM-100 firms have AI embedded in core operations, as poor data governance and weak strategy stall wider adoption.
10ZiG opens Germany hub to drive EMEA thin client growth
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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partner programmes
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edr
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hybrid & remote work
10ZiG opens a new Bremen hub and appoints two regional leaders to boost EMEA thin client sales, support and channel growth.
8x8 extends Secure Pay for global digital payments
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
8x8 expands Secure Pay globally, unifying compliant digital payments and AI-led outreach across its customer experience platform.
EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.
Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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gaming
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devops
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data analytics
Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
AppOmni study pegs average SaaS breach at USD $1.365m
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AppOmni study finds average SaaS breach costs USD $1.365m, as customers report big time savings, fewer audit issues and faster detection.
Data Privacy Day spotlight on control, resilience, design
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Data Privacy Day shifts focus from policy to proof, as firms embed control, resilience and design into complex hybrid data estates.
Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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ransomware
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Over 70% of major retailers and nearly 60% of wholesalers have exposed credentials, leaving shared supply chains ripe for attack.
Misconfigured cloud training labs open paths to attacks
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Misconfigured cloud training labs on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure expose major firms to live attacks via overly permissive access roles.
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
Firms warned AI spend will fail without orchestration
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
AI investment risks falling flat without better orchestration across workflows, Enate warns, as UK CEOs ramp up tech and data spending.
Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Trend Micro warns firms that unmanaged use of AI models could trigger major legal, financial and reputational risks worldwide.
Regulatory delays hinder UK tech & AI project delivery
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.
Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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planning
UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.
Ofcom probes X over Grok deepfake sexual imagery risk
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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genai
Ofcom has opened a probe into X over claims its Grok AI tool enabled deepfake sexual images, testing the UK's new Online Safety Act.
Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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fintech
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data privacy
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ai
Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
UK businesses brace for 2026 fiscal strain & AI oversight
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Business leaders are being urged to invest in financial insight as they navigate tighter oversight of artificial intelligence in financial services.