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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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Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
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Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
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ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
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UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
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BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.
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rebuy boosts device repair automation & transparency with Camunda

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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rebuy partners with Camunda to automate device repair processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency across its refurbishment operations in Europe.
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UK retailers eye warehouse automation to drive future growth

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.
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Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
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One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.
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RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.
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Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
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Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.
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Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
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Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
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Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
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HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
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Siemens opens Madrid data centre hub to boost Iberian digital growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches a new data centre hub in Madrid to boost digital infrastructure and AI growth across Spain and Portugal, supporting Iberia's tech expansion.
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UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.
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BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.