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
Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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online safety
Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.
CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
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surveillance
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iot security
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iot
CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
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cyber threats
A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.
Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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smes
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
Middlebank & SimPPLY unite to boost supply chain efficiency
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sustainability
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procurement
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spend management
Middlebank Consulting Group and SimPPLY have formed a partnership to enhance supply chain visibility, aiming to cut third-party costs by up to 15%.
Australia's first tech policy think tank TPDi launched
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ai
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government
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social media
Australia unveils its first independent tech policy think tank, the Tech Policy Design Institute, aiming to shape the future of digital regulation and innovation.
UK businesses optimistic on growth, investing in AI tech
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data analytics
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cx
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genai
A recent Capgemini report reveals that 60% of UK businesses remain optimistic for 2025, planning increased investments despite fears of trade wars and supply chain issues.
UK seeks to boost AI leadership, address data ignorance
Today
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digital transformation
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ai
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sustainability
Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to position Britain as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the crucial yet underappreciated role of data centres.
Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
Today
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data protection
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ransomware
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network security
Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.
UK non-gaming ad spend surges by 48% with AI boost
Last week
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gaming
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fintech
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digital entertainment
AppsFlyer reveals in its latest report that non-gaming app ad spend surged by 48% in the UK in 2024, despite a global decline in gaming investments.
Study finds 8.5% of GenAI prompts risk data exposure
Last week
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data protection
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martech
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cdp
A study by Harmonic Security reveals that 8.5% of prompts in generative AI tools could expose sensitive data, raising serious security concerns.
Ericsson launches AI assistant to simplify 5G for firms
Last week
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Ericsson has launched the NetCloud Assistant, a generative AI tool designed to streamline 5G operations for around 37,000 enterprises managing 2.9 million devices.
Red Hat launches new OpenShift Virtualization Engine
Last week
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Red Hat has unveiled the OpenShift Virtualization Engine, a solution tailored to enhance the management and scaling of virtual machines in hybrid cloud environments.
Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
Last week
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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llms
A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.
FourKites unveils AI Control Tower for supply chain leaders
Last week
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data analytics
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supply chain & logistics
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digital twins
FourKites has launched its Intelligent Control Tower, leveraging real-time data and AI to transform supply chain management and enhance operational efficiency.
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Last week
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence
Last week
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
43% of UK financial sector not ready for DORA compliance
Last week
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cybersecurity
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censuswide
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cyber resilience
A study by Orange Cyberdefense reveals that 43% of UK financial services will fail to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act as it takes effect.
Leaseweb Global unveils new VPS infrastructure at EUR €3.99
Last week
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iso certification
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vps
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data security
Leaseweb Global has launched a new Virtual Private Server infrastructure, offering tailored solutions for businesses starting at EUR €3.99 per month.