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.
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Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy
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gaming
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devops
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data analytics
Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
AppOmni study pegs average SaaS breach at USD $1.365m
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AppOmni study finds average SaaS breach costs USD $1.365m, as customers report big time savings, fewer audit issues and faster detection.
Data Privacy Day spotlight on control, resilience, design
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Data Privacy Day shifts focus from policy to proof, as firms embed control, resilience and design into complex hybrid data estates.
Retail & wholesale hit by exposed shared credentials
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ransomware
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Over 70% of major retailers and nearly 60% of wholesalers have exposed credentials, leaving shared supply chains ripe for attack.
Misconfigured cloud training labs open paths to attacks
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Misconfigured cloud training labs on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure expose major firms to live attacks via overly permissive access roles.
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
Firms warned AI spend will fail without orchestration
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digital transformation
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it automation
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casb
AI investment risks falling flat without better orchestration across workflows, Enate warns, as UK CEOs ramp up tech and data spending.
Trend Micro warns firms on hidden risks of AI models
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Trend Micro warns firms that unmanaged use of AI models could trigger major legal, financial and reputational risks worldwide.
Regulatory delays hinder UK tech & AI project delivery
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Regulatory delays are stalling UK tech and AI projects, with a third of IT providers hit on almost every job, new research reveals.
Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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planning
UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.
Ofcom probes X over Grok deepfake sexual imagery risk
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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genai
Ofcom has opened a probe into X over claims its Grok AI tool enabled deepfake sexual images, testing the UK’s new Online Safety Act.
Student data breaches expose cyber flaws in schools
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
Young UK adults warm to AI help with everyday finances
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fintech
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data privacy
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ai
Most UK adults aged 28-40 would trust AI to manage spare cash and bills, a survey finds, despite low confidence in their own finances.
UK businesses brace for 2026 fiscal strain & AI oversight
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Business leaders are being urged to invest in financial insight as they navigate tighter oversight of artificial intelligence in financial services.
Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.
UK cyber plan tackles state threats & ransomware
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storage
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malware
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firewalls
UK launches cyber action plan as state-backed threats surge, forcing vital services to rethink defences and even return to tape backups.
UK CFOs put AI at heart of strategy & productivity push
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
UK CFOs are ramping up AI investment and taking charge of digital strategy, betting on productivity gains if tools fit existing finance workflows.
AI slowdown pushes employers to prioritise reputation
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
AI hiring slowdown pushes employers to scrutinise online reputation, raising the bar for trust and squeezing early‑career candidates.
Chargebacks surge threatens retailers’ holiday profits
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Chargebacks surge after record online holiday sales, with USD $181 billion in returns putting retailers’ first-quarter profits at risk.