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
Survey reveals UK firms unprepared for 2025 skill demands
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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genai
A new survey reveals only 25% of employees have access to crucial new technology, signalling UK companies' unpreparedness for the challenges of 2025.
UK businesses unprepared for 2027 PSTN network switch
2 days ago
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migration
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iot
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partner programmes
UK firms are unprepared for the PSTN-to-all-IP switch, risking disruptions in key systems as the 2027 deadline looms, warns Zen Internet research.
Spearphishing identified as leading threat to utilities
2 days ago
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
A report by ReliaQuest reveals that 81% of cyber threats to the utilities sector stem from spearphishing, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in legacy systems.
Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots
2 days ago
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breach prevention
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.
Over 12 million Brits to explore AI skills by 2025
2 days ago
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
A survey shows over 12 million UK consumers aim to learn about AI by 2025, reflecting a significant shift toward understanding this transformative technology.
ProHance report shows rise in global productivity hours
2 days ago
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data analytics
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it services
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productivity
ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report shows average work hours rose to 9 hours 30 minutes in Q3 2024, highlighting diverse sector trends.
UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
2 days ago
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siem
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cybersecurity
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cisco
UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
UK workers face end-of-year pressures, seek wellbeing boost
Last week
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hcm
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productivity
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mental health
Workhuman's latest Human Workplace Index reveals UK employees face rising stress, with 37% feeling increased pressure as they approach 2024's end.
Vertiv & Compass unveil dual cooling system for AI
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ai
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vertiv
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liquid cooling
Vertiv and Compass Datacenters are launching a dual cooling system, CoolPhase Flex, enhancing support for AI applications in data centres from 2025.
CFOs to increase tech investment, boost £20M revenue
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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sustainability
A new study reveals only 35% of CFOs feel their technology meets evolving demands, prompting plans for an 18% investment rise over five years.
Identity security in 2025: Zilla's insights & predictions
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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identity governance
Zilla Security projects a pivotal evolution in identity security by 2025, highlighting the need for AI-driven strategies to combat escalating risks.
76% of Indian workers face year-end project pile-up
Last week
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devops
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apm
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software development
A study by Atlassian reveals that 76% of Indian knowledge workers struggle with year-end project overload amid shifting priorities and overcommitment.
Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
Last week
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devops
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apm
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software development
Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
TCS outlines 2025 cybersecurity focus on GenAI & cloud
Last week
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data protection
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cloud security
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iot security
Tata Consultancy Services has unveiled its 2025 Cybersecurity Outlook, prioritising GenAI, cloud security, and supply chain resilience to combat cyber threats.
Trend Vision One granted FedRAMP approval for US market
Last week
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro's Trend Vision One for Government has achieved FedRAMP Authorisation to Operate, enhancing security for US services and ANZ customers.
Kaspersky warns of phishing scams using Telegram Premium
Last week
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky has raised alarms over a surge in phishing scams mimicking Telegram Premium offers, warning users to be vigilant, especially this holiday season.
Forecasts for the cybersecurity landscape in 2025 revealed
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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SecurityScorecard has unveiled predictions for 2025, highlighting intensified regulations and AI-driven scams threatening global cybersecurity efforts.
Chinese espionage targets European IT providers in new wave
Last week
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new report reveals 'Operation Digital Eye', a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting Southern Europe's IT service providers, heightening security concerns.
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Eric Sydell on the future of scalable AI in businesses
Last week
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Eric Sydell, CEO of Vero AI, outlines key strategies for scalable AI integration in businesses, emphasising enhanced workflows and AI literacy for 2025.