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 39
AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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supply chain
AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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mdm
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
UK manufacturers face costly software failures amid digital push
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Six in ten UK manufacturers expect costly software failures in 2025 as digital delivery speeds up, risking annual losses of up to GBP £773,000.
NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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cx
NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
UK CMOs overwhelmed by tech burden as marketing roles evolve
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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marketing
A study reveals 92% of UK CMOs would have chosen different careers, overwhelmed by mounting technology demands in modern marketing roles.
Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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instagram
The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
Two-thirds of UK parents back social media time cap for children
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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social media
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online safety
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parental control
Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.
UK retailers see warehouse automation as key to net zero goals
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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robots
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blockchain
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supply chain
Nearly 90% of UK retail leaders see warehouse automation as vital to reaching net zero, boosting efficiency and cutting emissions by 2040, says Inteq survey.
Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
JLR halts production after cyber attack exposes supply chain risks
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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supply chain
Jaguar Land Rover halted production after a cyber attack disrupted IT systems, exposing risks in automotive supply chains and triggering global concern.
CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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marketing
CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.
Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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devops
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apm
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genai
Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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data management
The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
Arlo launches AI-powered Early Warning System for home security
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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storage
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smart home
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ai
Arlo launches an AI-powered Early Warning System for home security across Europe, offering proactive detection and interactive smartphone alerts from GBP £5.49/month.
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
SentinelOne & Schwarz Digits launch EU sovereign AI security
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
SentinelOne and Schwarz Digits have launched an AI-powered cybersecurity platform on Germany-based cloud to ensure EU data sovereignty and compliance.
Email remains top vulnerability for sensitive data, report finds
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Email remains the greatest risk for sensitive data breaches, with 90% of business communications exposed, warns Kiteworks' 2025 security report.
UK businesses lead global push as AI investment & adoption surge
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.