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 29
UK firms dedicate 49% of resilience budgets to AI & tech
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
UK firms allocate 49% of resilience budgets to AI and technology, outspending supply chain and talent upskilling amid rising regulatory pressures.
US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.
Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.
Insurability now a core test for boardroom AI & climate strategy
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Insurability is becoming the key test for boardroom AI and climate strategies as regulators, insurers, and investors demand rigorous risk management and governance.
UK leads Europe in AI adoption but most stay in pilot phase
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
The UK leads Europe in AI adoption, with 9% of firms fully integrating it, yet 70% remain in pilot stages amid operational and organisational challenges.
UK retailers risk GBP £92 million as AI fails to meet eCommerce needs
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
UK retailers face a GBP £92 million risk as most AI initiatives fail to meet eCommerce needs, with many consumers dissatisfied and investments underperforming.
A third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on boards, study finds
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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gender diversity
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gender equality
Over a third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on their boards, with female representation at just 18%, lagging behind larger firms' 41%.
UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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smart home
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ai
UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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skills shortage
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work-life balance
Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
One in three corporate researchers have yet to use AI tools
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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automation
One in three corporate researchers have yet to use AI tools, despite many seeing time savings and benefits in their work, says Elsevier's latest report.
AI-driven network automation tops telecom investment plans
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI-driven network automation is the top telecom investment priority, with 37% of firms focusing on AI for customer care and diagnostics this year.
Seven critical ChatGPT flaws expose users to data theft risks
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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llms
Tenable reveals seven major ChatGPT vulnerabilities exposing users to risks of data theft and malicious attacks, with some flaws still unpatched in ChatGPT-5.
Festive season surge prompts focus on logistics & customs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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online shopping
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ccl
CCL urges businesses to strengthen logistics and customs compliance ahead of the festive surge, as UK online sales hit GBP £115.3bn in late 2024.
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.
Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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apple
UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.
Blackwired unveils AI-powered upgrades to predict cyber-attacks
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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breach prevention
Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.
UK workplace AI adoption stalls, risking GBP £400 billion goal
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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government
Nearly half of UK office workers do not use AI tools at work, threatening government ambitions for GBP £400 billion AI-driven economic growth by 2030.
HERE & Amap join forces on global AI navigation for SDVs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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cartech
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ai
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ml
HERE Technologies and Amap have partnered to develop AI-driven navigation for software-defined vehicles, supporting Chinese carmakers expanding globally.
Euromonitor forecasts comfort, wellness & East Asian influence
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
Euromonitor forecasts rising demand for comfort, authentic self-expression, cutting-edge wellness, and greater East Asian brand influence by 2026 amid global shifts.
Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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dr
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.