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
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.
Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures
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financial literacy
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fca
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financial services
TISA urges the FCA to simplify consumer disclosures for investments, calling current rules confusing and advocating clearer, unified information.
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
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smb
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godaddy
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entrepreneurship
Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.
Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.
Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
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ai
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productivity
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public sector
Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.
GSK & adesso expand DREAM digital reminders to 23 countries
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gsk
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healthcare
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adesso
GSK and adesso have expanded their DREAM digital reminder service for medication and vaccination adherence to 23 countries, enhancing global patient support.
UK SMEs boost cyber security spend but wary over AI adoption
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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ai
A Bionic survey reveals 53% of UK SMEs boosted cyber security spend in 2024, yet many remain cautious about adopting AI in 2025 amid accuracy and knowledge concerns.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
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mdm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
Infinigate & Torq partner to roll out AI security solution
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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cybersecurity
Infinigate partners with Torq to distribute HyperSOC, an AI-driven solution enhancing security operations centres across Europe with advanced automation.
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
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instagram
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millennials
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gen z
Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.
Lineaje survey reveals software supply chain security gaps
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Lineaje's survey reveals software supply chain security gaps, with 48% of experts missing SBOM compliance amid rising AI-related risks and vulnerabilities.
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates
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digital transformation
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fintech
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c-suite
A study reveals UK banks average 65 days to update base rates and over six months to launch new features, slowing innovation amid rising customer expectations.
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
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data protection
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physical security
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data privacy
A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.
UK executives see AI as key, but only 16% feel ready to lead
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.
Small firms increase cybersecurity, eye AI adoption in 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey reveals UK small firms boosted cyber security spending in 2024 and 74% plan to adopt AI in 2025, despite concerns over accuracy and regulation.