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 41
Topol.io spins out from Ecomail to offer standalone email editor
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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saas
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crm
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email security
Topol.io has split from Ecomail to become standalone, focusing on its embeddable email editor used by over 12,000 customers and 200 SaaS platforms.
Cloudsmith launches ML model registry to boost security & control
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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open source
Cloudsmith launches an ML model registry to enhance enterprise security and governance by managing AI model risks and compliance within development workflows.
UK firms face unlimited fines as new corporate fraud law begins
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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fraud prevention
New UK corporate fraud law imposes unlimited fines on firms failing to prevent fraud, urging urgent action from businesses to avoid severe penalties.
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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martech
State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.
Female cyber leaders call for visibility & inclusion at all levels
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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gender diversity
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workplace culture
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pd
As International Women in Cyber Day nears, female leaders urge greater visibility and inclusion to close the gender gap and boost diversity in cybersecurity.
Check Point named a leader in 2025 Gartner firewall analysis
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Check Point has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, recognised for AI-driven threat prevention and unified security management.
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.
End-user resistance to AI slows automation despite its benefits
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
A UK survey reveals 83% of end-users resist AI automation at work, despite its potential to transform roles and boost productivity by 2030.
Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
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ai
Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
EU leads global digital & ESG rules, raising compliance costs
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
The EU leads global digital and ESG regulation, with four major rules raising compliance costs and operational risks for companies worldwide until 2030.
DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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siem
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risk & compliance
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ai
Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
Tenable named leader for unified AI-powered exposure management
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable has been named a leader in IDC MarketScape for its AI-powered Tenable One platform, unifying exposure management across IT, cloud, AI and OT systems.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.
EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.
Candura partners with iplicit to modernise UK mid-market finance
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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smb
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vena
Candura teams up with cloud accounting provider iplicit to modernise UK mid-market finance, targeting firms reliant on outdated ERP and finance systems.
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.