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 37
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.
Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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open source
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.
Most UK & Irish CFOs regret costly ERP systems adoption
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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erp
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market competition
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ux
Most UK and Irish CFOs regret adopting costly ERP systems, citing spiralling expenses, stressful rollouts, and underused features, says new research.
Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab to boost cyber skills
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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e-learning
Inspired eLearning launches Simulations Lab, a hands-on training platform to help organisations strengthen cyber skills against phishing, vishing, and SMiShing threats.
Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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hcm
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smb
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licensing
Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.
UK public sector networks lag in readiness for smart spaces adoption
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Less than a third of UK public sector networks are ready for smart space tech, with local government least prepared and the NHS leading at 39% readiness.
Cambridge sets six ethical AI principles for English education
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Cambridge University Press sets six ethical principles to ensure fairness, transparency and human oversight in AI-driven English education and assessment.
Latos approved for GBP £100m AI edge data centre in Stockton-on-Tees
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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robots
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Latos wins approval to build a GBP £100m AI-focused data centre in Stockton-on-Tees, aiming to revolutionise real-time AI with neural edge computing by 2027.
Channel businesses urged to use AI wisely in ESG strategies
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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uc
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partner programmes
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power / energy
Channel businesses are urged to adopt AI thoughtfully in ESG strategies, balancing innovation with sustainability concerns, says Nebula Global Services report.
UK CMOs face AI divide & brand activism risks for 2025
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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genai
UK CMOs are widely adopting AI in marketing, but face consumer scepticism and split views on brand activism as top challenges for 2025 emerge.
UK shoppers embrace AI in retail but demand more transparency
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
While 38% of UK shoppers use AI in retail, 72% want control and 94% demand transparency in how AI handles their data and choices.
Corporate treasurers set to drive value creation & growth by 2030
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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pd
Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.
Regulated firms warned to leverage tech or risk falling behind
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
UK regulated firms urged to embrace technology for compliance, or risk falling behind as stricter rules and customer expectations reshape industries.
UK retailers set for GBP £10bn boost with new data act changes
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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data protection
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cx
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martech
The UK Data Act 2025 offers retailers clearer rules on data use, potentially boosting revenues by GBP £10 billion as marketing strategies evolve.
US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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quantum computing
US tech giants pledge USD $42 billion investment to boost UK AI, quantum computing, and nuclear sectors amid calls for equal UK benefits in partnerships.