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 53
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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ai
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Virgin Atlantic deepens TCS partnership for AI transformation
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with Tata Consultancy for seven years to accelerate AI-led digital transformation across its core airline operations.
OWASP unveils first top 10 business logic abuse threats list
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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application security
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cybersecurity
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software development
OWASP has released its first Business Logic Abuse Top 10, spotlighting critical cross-domain threats beyond traditional technology-specific vulnerabilities.
LFB Group launches modular data centre cooling for AI era
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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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.
Luxembourg's Belval campus to become smart city living lab
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
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digital signage
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.
DRUID AI named Microsoft's first certified healthcare AI provider
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ai
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agentic 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.
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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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.
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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pam
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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.
AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.
Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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devops
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mfa
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phishing
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.
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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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.
AI adoption in UK public sector hampered by digital skills gap
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
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.
Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to boost threat reporting
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Silobreaker launches AI dashboards to automate and personalise threat intelligence reporting, helping teams deliver tailored insights swiftly to stakeholders.
CCL urges eCommerce firms to stay optimistic amid tough trade
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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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.
AI boosts personalisation but consumer trust remains elusive
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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cx
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martech
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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.
Ataccama ONE brings document AI to Snowflake for better data
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Ataccama integrates its ONE platform with Snowflake's Document AI to convert unstructured documents into structured data, improving analytics and AI applications.
One in four UK construction suppliers lagging in digital commerce
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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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.
Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
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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.
Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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fintech
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physical security
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ai
Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.