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 12
DealerAssist unveils rapid SaaS platform for car dealers
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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saas
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crm
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data analytics
DealerAssist launches rapid SaaS website platform for car dealers, promising live sites in a day with synced inventory and lead management.
Multipole AI launches AIMSOO to boost SME AI visibility
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Multipole AI has launched AIMSOO, a free platform to help SMEs boost visibility in AI-driven search and chat interfaces.
Akeneo links with Stripe to power agentic commerce
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Akeneo and Stripe launch integration to pipe AI-ready product data into agentic checkout flows, cutting disruption for merchants.
ThoughtSpot boosts Analyst Studio with AI data prep
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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lcnc
ThoughtSpot refreshes Analyst Studio with AI-powered data prep, SpotCache cost controls and a spreadsheet UI to tackle 'AI readiness' gaps.
Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Cyber fears are stalling digital plans for UK SMEs, with 42% naming security as the main barrier despite strong ambitions for 2026.
IT leaders rethink cloud, AI spend amid lock-in fears
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
IT leaders cool on cloud-only and AI-first as lock-in fears rise, eyeing hybrid models, faster VDI swaps and tighter rules on AI spend.
Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Big firms edge away from VMware after Broadcom deal, shifting select workloads to cloud while keeping core systems in place for now.
Tailscale unveils Aperture to govern workplace AI use
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
Tailscale launches Aperture in open alpha, adding an identity-based gateway to log, govern and standardise workplace AI and agent use.
AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.
monday.com boosts AI-first partner drive with new perks
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
monday.com expands its global partner drive with AI incentives, new reseller paths and an upgraded platform to boost channel-led growth.
Franchise leaders balance AI ambitions with consistency
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Franchise leaders enter 2026 juggling AI ambitions with the need for tighter operational consistency, compliance and staff engagement.
Data validation & governance top UK digital agendas
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
UK firms now rank data validation and governance above other digital projects as AI and automation expose risks from fragmented information.
India AI summit targets data control and skills gap
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
India AI Impact Summit spotlights trusted data, skills gaps and structural reform as leaders seek a shared roadmap for global AI governance.
AI & endpoints reshape global information governance
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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data protection
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mdm
AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
Record ransomware surge as 7,458 victims named in 2025
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Ransomware hits record 7,458 named victims in 2025 as 124 gangs crowd dark web leak sites and new “supergroup” alliances emerge.
Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.
Many UK sole traders unclear on Making Tax Digital rules
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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fintech
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financial systems
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tax
Many UK sole traders remain unsure how to meet Making Tax Digital rules as 2026 quarterly reporting and software deadlines draw closer.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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malware
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data protection
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devops
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Mainstream AI fails key Australia, NZ curriculum test
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
Mainstream AI tools flunk detailed Australia and New Zealand K-10 curriculum tests, raising risks for teachers relying on chatbots in class.
Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
Cloaking dominates PropellerAds' 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.