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
Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
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apple pay
Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.
Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups
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saas
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fintech
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supply chain
Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.
Maplin’s AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online
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digital transformation
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ai
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online marketing
Maplin’s AI-driven ad strategy has powered a 17% profit rise and 14.2% revenue growth, outpacing UK online retail averages significantly in the past year.
AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.
Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance
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edr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Splashtop launches an Australian cloud to meet local data sovereignty laws and boost security for government, education, and enterprise clients.
Australian firms warned legacy networks threaten digital growth
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Australian firms risk missing out on digital revenue growth as legacy networks may hinder AI and automation advancements, says BT International expert.
Bitloops raises EUR €1 million to speed up frontend code delivery
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llms
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ai
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software development
Bitloops has raised EUR €1 million to accelerate its AI platform that transforms Figma designs into production-ready frontend code, boosting developer productivity.
Targa Telematics & Volvo link vehicle data for fleet efficiency
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics partners with Volvo Cars to integrate real-time vehicle data across Europe, enhancing fleet management without aftermarket installations.
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
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ai
Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.
Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues
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edutech
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ai
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cleantech
Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.
rebuy boosts device repair automation & transparency with Camunda
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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cx
rebuy partners with Camunda to automate device repair processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency across its refurbishment operations in Europe.
Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
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virtualisation
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it training
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hybrid cloud
Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
UK retailers eye warehouse automation to drive future growth
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robots
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supply chain
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ecommerce
Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.