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 52
Multiverse Computing raises £159 million to expand AI compression
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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edge computing
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llms
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ai
Multiverse Computing raised GBP £159 million to expand CompactifAI, cutting AI model size by 95% with no performance loss, aiding greener, cost-effective AI deployment.
Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Pitacs has chosen Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to unify its systems, boosting automation and ecommerce growth for its heating and electrical products business.
THG Fulfil boosts Manchester site with 430 new sorting robots
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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robots
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cx
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martech
THG Fulfil will install 430 Libiao T-sorting robots at its Manchester warehouse in September 2025, boosting capacity by 75% to process one million units daily.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Webull UK & Upvest enable GBP £1 trading in local stocks & ETFs
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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fintech
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fca
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nasdaq
Webull UK partners with Upvest to offer UK stocks and ETFs trading from GBP £1 via fractional shares, expanding local market access for investors.
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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storage
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uc
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data protection
UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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devops
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siem
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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fintech
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bnpl
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smb
Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.
Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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smart home
Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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hcm
Kao Data's new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.
Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
Pax8 expands cybersecurity offerings with Check Point suite
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point's AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.
Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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cto
Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.