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 21
Vertiv outlines five key trends reshaping AI data centres
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Vertiv flags higher voltage power, digital twins and liquid cooling as critical trends reshaping AI-ready data centre design worldwide.
ScotlandIS sets AI, skills & cyber priorities for 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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cartech
ScotlandIS flags AI, skills, green data centres and cyber basics as critical to Scotland's digital economy amid 2026 uncertainty.
UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.
UK firms invest in cyber, overlook growing AI risks
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
UK firms pour cash into cyber security yet neglect AI-specific threats, leaving new attack surfaces exposed despite rising confidence.
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
AI set to transform cyber defence strategies in 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
AI is set to redefine cyber defence in 2026, forcing UK boards and public bodies to swap reactive security for automated, collective resilience.
Exactly.com predicts AI & agentic commerce for 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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crypto
Exactly.com predicts AI agents, social commerce and omnichannel retail will redefine trust, convenience and control in 2026 shopping.
Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Myths over the value of business data are leaving smaller firms dangerously exposed, IDS-INDATA warns ahead of Data Privacy Day.
AI agents to outnumber humans, warns Token Security
Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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pam
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cloud security
AI security start-up Token Security warns AI agents will outnumber humans in firms by 2026, becoming the most privileged, risky identities.
EU banks bracing for AML rules & major vendor shift
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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fintech
EU banks face a 2026 crunch as new AML rules spark a shake-up in KYC vendors, testing compliance strategies amid rising fraud risks.
UK SMEs shift billions to platforms for safer, higher returns
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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banking
UK SMEs are funnelling billions into savings platforms as they chase higher interest, stronger FSCS protection and swift access to cash.
AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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phishing
AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.
CISOs warned cloud supply-chain attacks set to surge
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Security chiefs warn CISOs to pivot from AI hype to systemic cloud risk as supply-chain attacks on major platforms are set to soar.
Agentic AI reshapes security risks, business & protest
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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application security
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physical security
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supply chain
Agentic AI is reshaping cyber attacks, business experiments and digital protest, outpacing regulators and exposing fragile human safeguards.
Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.
AI reshapes loyalty, super apps & customer engagement
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is transforming loyalty from points to real-time, personalised journeys as super apps and agentic engagement engines rapidly take hold.
Strong AI governance drives faster secure adoption
Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Organisations with robust AI governance are deploying advanced systems faster and more securely, widening the gap with less prepared peers.
Commvault, Pinecone boost RAG resilience with backups
Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Commvault and Pinecone team up to deliver immutable backups and rapid recovery for mission-critical RAG and vector database workloads.
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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saas
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crm
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firewalls
Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.