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 22
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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physical security
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
Businesses are being warned to tighten office security before the Christmas shutdown as experts flag overlooked access, fire and asset risks.
Half of UK tech staff turning to risky 'shadow AI'
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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casb
Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved 'shadow AI' to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.
UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.
Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.
UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK SMEs told to stop 'dabbling' and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.
AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital twins
AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
UK tech chiefs see 2026 as AI, network & talent test
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK tech leaders say 2026 will test firms' AI adoption, network resilience and talent strategy, while priming the sector for faster growth.
AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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ransomware
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drones
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iot security
AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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data protection
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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wearables
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firewalls
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data protection
Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
Digital wallets & AI threats to reshape ID security
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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crypto
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physical security
Digital wallets and decentralised IDs are set to surge by 2026 as AI-driven threats push firms to monitor human and machine identities nonstop.
Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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manufacturing
Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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risk & compliance
UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.
Axis outlines five key security tech trends for 2026
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
Axis forecasts 2026 security shaped by IT-led, ecosystem-first buying, AI edge devices, hybrid cloud models and surging mobile surveillance.
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
AI rollout exposes UK factories' ageing cyber defences
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.
Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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devops
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phishing
Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
Cloudera forecasts disposable apps & AI governance shift
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Cloudera predicts 2026 will bring disposable AI-built apps, tougher scrutiny of patchwork systems and AI agents policing data governance.