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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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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Virgin Atlantic deepens TCS partnership for AI transformation

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with Tata Consultancy for seven years to accelerate AI-led digital transformation across its core airline operations.
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OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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application security
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OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.
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LFB Group launches modular data centre cooling for AI era

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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data centre cooling
LFB Group unveils its modular Fan Wall Unit, offering scalable, energy-efficient cooling for hyperscale and edge data centres tackling rising AI workloads.
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Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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smart cities
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Luxembourg's Belval campus is set to become an EU-backed smart city living lab with EUR €3.1 million to test 5G, AI, and IoT for urban innovation.
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DRUID AI named Microsoft's first certified healthcare AI provider

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ai
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microsoft
DRUID AI is the first certified healthcare AI provider in Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, recognised by Microsoft for secure, scalable solutions.
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Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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network security
The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
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AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.
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AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.
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Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.
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HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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physical security
HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.
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AI adoption in UK public sector hampered by digital skills gap

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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A digital skills gap in the UK public sector is hindering AI adoption, with only 47% of staff ready to confidently use new technologies, research finds.
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Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to boost threat reporting

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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ai
Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to automate and personalise threat intelligence reporting, helping teams deliver tailored insights swiftly to stakeholders.
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CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid tough trade

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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ccl
CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid trade challenges, offering tailored logistics to help businesses navigate international market complexities.
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AI boosts personalisation but consumer trust remains elusive

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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personalisation
AI personalisation boosts customer spend by 75%, yet only 15% of consumers fully trust brands with their personal data, says Twilio report.
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Ataccama ONE brings document AI to Snowflake for better data

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Ataccama integrates its ONE platform with Snowflake's Document AI to convert unstructured documents into structured data, improving analytics and AI applications.
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One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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commerce systems
A quarter of UK construction suppliers are struggling with eCommerce, risking competitiveness as the sector lags in digital transformation, research reveals.
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Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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cybersecurity
Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.
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Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.
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AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.