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 26
UK SMEs turn to fast-track finance as Black Friday demand surges
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
UK SMEs are increasingly using fast-track finance to meet surging Black Friday demand, with applications rising nearly a third ahead of the festive season.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Trend Micro unveils AI security suite to tackle growing cyber risks
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network security
Trend Micro launches an AI Security Package offering centralised risk management and analytics to protect organisations from vulnerabilities in AI applications.
TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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iot security
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iot
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breach prevention
TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
Cyber resilience, AI & energy shape IT strategies for 2026
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Experts predict that cyber resilience, AI infrastructure, and energy constraints will redefine IT strategies across the UK and Australia in 2026.
EU delays AI Act, sparking uncertainty & compliance concerns
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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data protection
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
The EU has delayed key provisions of its AI Act, raising concerns over regulatory clarity, compliance burdens, and Europe's competitive edge in AI technology.
Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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data science
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ai
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smb
Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.
Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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ai
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management
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it industry
Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
Enterprise security to be reshaped by AI, cloud & automation
Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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dr
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Enterprise security faces major changes in 2026 as AI, hybrid cloud, and automation reshape risk management and resilience strategies worldwide.
Spending soars as firms & shoppers adapt to festive pressures
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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e-commerce
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spend management
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gen z
Firms and consumers boost spending by up to 30% during Black Friday and Christmas, prompting brands to sharpen omnichannel and spend management strategies.
Rising software vulnerabilities strain security teams & budgets
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Nearly half of UK and APAC organisations report rising software vulnerabilities are straining security teams, causing burnout, delays, and regulatory fines.
Outdated NHS technology blamed for burnout & patient safety risks
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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casb
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ai
A survey reveals 93% of UK clinicians blame outdated NHS technology for burnout, with 23% citing daily risks to patient safety and care delays.
Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
UK shoppers warned to stay vigilant against rising online scams as Black Friday spending nears USD $80 billion amid surging fraud risks.
Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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devops
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apm
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ai
Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
AI audit tools set to cut 14% overpayment in expense claims
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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expense management
AI audit tools could reduce the 14% overspend on employee expense claims, saving firms time and money by detecting non-compliance and fraud with 97% accuracy.
Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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productivity
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recruitment
UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.
UK expense claims face slow approvals & vague submissions
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
UK finance teams face slow expense claim approvals and vague submissions, with 27% taking over a month and GBP £60 million in claims analysed.
UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
UK pay transparency lags as HR faces pressure from staff demands
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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hcm
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labour party
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market competition
Nearly half of UK HR professionals say their firms lag in pay transparency amid rising staff demands for clear salary information and fair pay.
LeapSpace launches to advance trusted AI-driven scientific research
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Elsevier launches LeapSpace, an AI-driven platform offering transparent analysis of 100m+ peer-reviewed articles to boost trusted scientific research.