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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.

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UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Nearly 70% of UK CISOs face pressure to conceal cyber breaches, risking regulatory penalties and undermining trust amid calls for stricter disclosure rules.
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Thrive launches Managed AI services for secure mid-market growth

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Thrive unveils Managed AI services to help mid-market firms securely develop and deploy AI strategies, enhancing growth and managing AI risks effectively.
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UK SMEs shift B2B lead generation focus from email to LinkedIn

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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marketing
UK SMEs are pivoting from email to LinkedIn as their top B2B lead source, favouring personalised engagement and integrated digital campaigns over traditional outreach.
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8x8 Fast Pay launches to ease tenant rent & council workloads

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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customer service
8x8 Fast Pay launches across the UK to simplify rent payments and ease council workloads with secure, flexible digital support for tenants under financial strain.
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Fluke Networks gear helps ITCAB save 10 days on large projects

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
French startup ITCAB saves up to 10 days of technician time on large network cabling projects using Fluke Networks equipment for efficient testing and certification.
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Viatel adopts Highlight platform to boost SD-WAN transparency

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Viatel partners with Highlight to integrate its Service Observability Platform, enhancing transparency and management of Cisco Meraki SD-WAN services.
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Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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biometrics
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young people
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legislation
Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.
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UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.
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Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Six Degrees launches Managed SASE service using Fortinet technology, offering secure, scalable connectivity with three tiers for UK businesses.
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Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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erp
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insurance
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.
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8x8 launches French data centre to boost secure CX services

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
8x8 has opened a data centre in France to offer secure, GDPR-compliant AI-powered customer experience services for local businesses and public sector.
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Sophos Endpoint integrated with Taegis after USD $859m deal

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Sophos integrates its Endpoint protection with Taegis MDR and XDR services after acquiring Secureworks for USD $859m, enhancing security and cutting costs.
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Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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climate change
Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
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Smart Spaces unveils Max AI agent to transform office management

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace
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smart building
Smart Spaces launches Max, an AI workplace concierge to simplify office management and enhance user interaction within smart commercial buildings.
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Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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cloud security
Research shows 60% of firms are preparing for quantum computing threats, but concerns over inconsistent strategies and data security remain urgent.
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
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Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.
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Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.
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Jamf partners with Exclusive Networks to boost Apple security in UK

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Jamf teams up with Exclusive Networks to expand Apple device security solutions across the UK and Ireland, meeting rising workplace demand for secure Apple environments.
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Peer reviews surpass influencers for UK shoppers' purchase decisions

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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social media
Peer reviews and user-generated content now influence 65% of UK shoppers, surpassing celebrity endorsements in shaping purchase decisions, finds Akeneo study.