About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 2
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
3 days ago
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data protection
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
3 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Java’s role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle’s pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
Tech roles top UK pay league as AI skills fuel rises
3 days ago
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tech roles keep topping UK pay charts as AI skills drive a 9% rise in median salaries to GBP £48,595, outpacing wider wage growth.
Google, Entrust team on AI ID checks to fight UK fraud
3 days ago
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data protection
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biometrics
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fintech
Google Cloud and Entrust strike AI-based identity fraud pact as UK firms face rising injection attacks and losses of about GBP £1.8 billion.
UK bullish on quantum but skills gaps cloud outlook
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hcm
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hpc
UK firms are bullish on quantum computing, but a talent squeeze and flat budgets threaten to slow progress from pilots to scale.
Square launches AI assistant to help UK SMEs use data
3 days ago
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Square rolls out free AI assistant in the UK, helping SME owners query their own sales data in plain English to speed up decisions.
Late payments make up over a third of global pay cycles
3 days ago
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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fintech
Late payments now make up 37% of global pay cycles, with firms waiting 51 days on average to be paid, Sidetrade data reveals.
monday.com grows on AI demand as large clients surge
3 days ago
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saas
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devops
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rpa
monday.com rides AI demand and larger clients to 2025 revenue of USD $1.23 billion, up 27%, with a 14% non-GAAP operating margin.
Cloud providers launch SME onboarding drive for data
3 days ago
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
European cloud providers unite to onboard 10,000 SMEs into trusted data spaces within 18 months, easing access to secure data-sharing.
Parents warned over secretive online ‘Com’ networks
3 days ago
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social media
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cyberbullying
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snap
Parents are being urged to spot warning signs their children are being drawn into secretive online ‘Com’ networks linked to abuse.
UK operators rapidly scale up AI deployment in logistics
3 days ago
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK logistics firms shift from AI pilots to full rollouts as interest hits record highs, targeting faster, smarter and more flexible supply chains.
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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hcm
Persistent named world’s fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.
Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push
3 days ago
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Indosat’s FY 2025 profit climbs 12.2% to IDR5.5 trillion as AI lifts ARPU and a growing home broadband base underpins revenue gains.
Survey finds enterprises race to agentic AI, lag on scale
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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rpa
Enterprises rush to adopt agentic AI via external platforms, but few have standardised, organisation-wide deployments in place yet.
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
4 days ago
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hcm
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ai
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smb
Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.
CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls
4 days ago
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saas
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digital transformation
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hcm
CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
4 days ago
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
4 days ago
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robots
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digital transformation
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physical security
Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
4 days ago
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robots
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digital transformation
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physical security
Australia’s IT and telecoms sector tops national rankings for digital workplace safety, with high trust, low under-reporting and strong AI interest.