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 50
Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.
UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.
Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.
Quantum Dice, Astute Group partner to boost hardware security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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supply chain
Quantum Dice partners with Astute Group to distribute advanced quantum random number generator chips, enhancing hardware security in defence and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
Device Authority launches KeyScaler 2025 with AI automation
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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iot security
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edge computing
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iot
Device Authority unveils KeyScaler 2025, enhancing IoT security with AI automation, new UI and secure edge access for safer device management.
Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.
TSD & Perplex Digital win top honours at Umbraco Awards 2025
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Herefordshire's TSD and Perplex Digital have won top awards at the Umbraco Awards 2024 for their innovative eCommerce platforms and AI integrations.
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
UK unveils 10-year plan for digital skills & data-driven growth
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
The government unveils its Industrial Strategy focusing on digital skills, AI, data management, and sustainability to boost growth.
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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quantum computing
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investment
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government funding
The UK's new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.
Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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payment technologies
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apple pay
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aml
Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.
Maplin's AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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ai
Maplin's AI-driven ad strategy has powered a 17% profit rise and 14.2% revenue growth, outpacing UK online retail averages significantly in the past year.
Bitloops raises EUR €1 million to speed up frontend code delivery
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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llms
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ai
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software development
Bitloops has raised EUR €1 million to accelerate its AI platform that transforms Figma designs into production-ready frontend code, boosting developer productivity.
Targa Telematics & Volvo link vehicle data for fleet efficiency
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics partners with Volvo Cars to integrate real-time vehicle data across Europe, enhancing fleet management without aftermarket installations.
AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.