About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 2
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
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cx
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martech
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ai
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.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
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hcm
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productivity
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ex
One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Last week
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
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cx
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phishing
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martech
Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.
Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.
Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks
Last week
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soc
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risk & compliance
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genai
A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
Siemens opens Madrid data centre hub to boost Iberian digital growth
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digital transformation
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iot
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digital twins
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.
UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
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martech
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cdp
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genai
UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
WayScape launches integrated AI real estate platform in Australia
Last week
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crm
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digital transformation
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ai
WayScape has launched Australia's first AI-powered real estate platform, uniting agents and tools to cut admin by 80% and boost lead conversion.
BGF invests to boost PMC’s global tech & commerce ambitions
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.
DigiDirect Group acquires Mwave to expand gaming portfolio
Last week
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gaming
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robots
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digital entertainment
The digiDirect Group has acquired online gaming retailer Mwave, expanding its portfolio and promising continuity for staff and customers amid post-pandemic challenges.
Multiverse Computing raises £159 million to expand AI compression
This month
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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.
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
This month
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hyperscale
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dei
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dc
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation
This month
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it in 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
This month
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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.