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 48
CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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financial services
CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.
EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act's new rules starting August 2025.
Prime Day grows in Australia as shoppers hunt value & savings
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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amazon
Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.
Digital transformation projects see GBP £8 million average spend
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation projects, yet over one in three initiatives face failure or costly overruns amid AI-driven changes.
UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
UK schools gain a GBP £25 million boost to digital networks as NETGEAR supports the Connect the Classroom initiative with AI-powered, secure solutions.
Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cfo
Seventy percent of CFOs still rely on Excel for finance despite risks of costly errors, data breaches, and lack of control over critical financial data.
Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.
Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.
Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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employment
Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.
ChatEurope launches AI chatbot for real-time verified news
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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social media
ChatEurope, an AI chatbot backed by 15 European media outlets, offers real-time, journalist-verified news in seven languages to combat online disinformation.
IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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saas
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encryption
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biometrics
IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.
OneFamily partners with ANS to drive Microsoft cloud overhaul
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
OneFamily is partnering with ANS to modernise its IT by migrating to Microsoft Azure, aiming to cut costs and support 1.5 million UK customers with scalable cloud tech.
Gamma launches Edge programme to drive partner growth in UK
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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collaboration
Gamma has launched Gamma Edge, a new UK channel programme to boost partner growth with data-led insights, rewards, and streamlined commercial and tech solutions.
Bentley achieves UNECE cybersecurity compliance for GT range
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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software updates
Bentley has secured full UNECE cybersecurity compliance for its GT range, enabling sales across 56 countries with zero audit non-conformities.
Hybrid cloud adoption climbs, but cost visibility still lacking
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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finops
Hybrid cloud use in the UK and Ireland hits 68%, but over half of IT leaders still lack full visibility of cloud costs, hampering ROI measurement.
Young Britons spend most time on smartphones, survey reveals
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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social media
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digital age
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mental health
A survey finds young Britons spend nearly five hours daily on smartphones, with many seeking to reduce screen time to improve wellbeing.
Google extends ad certification to UK telemedicine providers
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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payment technologies
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healthtech
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google
Google now requires UK telemedicine providers to obtain LegitScript certification before advertising telehealth services on its platforms, enhancing patient safety.
NHS 10 Year Health Plan lauded for ambition but faces big hurdles
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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digital strategy
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nhs
The NHS's 10 Year Health Plan is praised for its bold digital ambitions but faces significant operational and cultural challenges to succeed.