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 45
Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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ifs
The UK has launched an AI Action Plan for justice, amid diverging global AI regulations focusing on innovation, safety and state control.
EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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data science
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ai security
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risk & compliance
The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Onix has acquired UJET's professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.
Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
DNSFilter's Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
Tracebit finds major vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI tool
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tracebit uncovered a serious flaw in Google's Gemini CLI tool allowing silent credential theft via unauthorised code execution, prompting a swift patch release.
UK retailers warned as critical cyber flaws risk GBP £300 million
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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email security
Research reveals 80% of UK's top retailers face critical cyber risks, risking disruptions and losses like M&S's GBP £300 million hack impact.
AI benefits UK SMEs but generational divide slows full adoption
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ai
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generation y
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millennials
AI boosts productivity and well-being in UK SMEs, yet older workers' slower uptake reveals a generational divide hindering full workplace adoption.
Red Hat unveils upgrades for partner autonomy & growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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open source
Red Hat launches updates to its global partner programme, enhancing autonomy, growth paths, and customer support with new tools and incentives.
Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their alliance to enhance enterprise AI security and combat online scams across multi-cloud environments.
Qualtrics unveils refreshed Partner Programme & tiered tracks
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Qualtrics has refreshed its Partner Programme with new tiered tracks to boost global partner growth and enhance experience management capabilities.
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.
Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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software updates
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cyber attacks
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
Group-IB unveils Fraud Matrix 2.0 to boost anti-fraud efforts
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Group-IB launches Fraud Matrix 2.0, an upgraded tool enhancing fraud detection and response with real-time insights, actor profiles, and sector-specific analysis.
UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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surveillance
Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.
UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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digital inclusion
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dyslexia
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source code
Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.
UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.
Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
AI becomes essential to the future of security operations centre
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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socs
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey by Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity experts in the UK and US view AI as vital for future security operations centres, boosting efficiency and job satisfaction.
Majority of UK travellers worry about airport data security
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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data privacy
Nearly 60% of UK air travellers worry about personal data security at airports, highlighting the need for trustworthy, transparent digital systems.
Small UK accounting firms split between cloud & in-house IT
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
A survey shows UK small accounting firms split between cloud and in-house IT, with many favouring office servers despite growing cloud adoption.