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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.

Stories by Shannon - Page 52

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Multiverse Computing raises £159 million to expand AI compression

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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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.
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Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Pitacs has chosen Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to unify its systems, boosting automation and ecommerce growth for its heating and electrical products business.
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THG Fulfil boosts Manchester site with 430 new sorting robots

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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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.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
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Webull UK & Upvest enable GBP £1 trading in local stocks & ETFs

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Webull UK partners with Upvest to offer UK stocks and ETFs trading from GBP £1 via fractional shares, expanding local market access for investors.
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UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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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.
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Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
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Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.
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Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
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UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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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.
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Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
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Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
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Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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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.
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SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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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.
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Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Kao Data's new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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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.
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Pax8 expands cybersecurity offerings with Check Point suite

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point's AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.
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Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.