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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Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
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surveillance
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data analytics
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biometrics
UK trails US in deepfake threat ranking as identifAI flags X as main spreader and political manipulation as the top use case.
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.
Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
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agricultural technology
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
SLR deepens its digital climate analytics offer with the acquisitions of Planetrics and ClimSystems, targeting asset-level risk modelling.
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Tanium lands in Everest Group's new Cybersecurity Top 50 as analysts cite its AI-driven endpoint platform, growth and market momentum.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Anthropic enlists Amazon, Apple and Microsoft in Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos Preview for hunting vulnerabilities in critical software.
Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe
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clean technologies
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insurance
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climate change
Renew Risk unveils first offshore windstorm catastrophe models for Europe, aiming to sharpen insurers' pricing as bigger turbines face harsher seas.
Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips
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hybrid & remote work
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tax
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smb
Bucharest crowned Europe's most startup-friendly city as London ranks 69th globally, with Eastern European hubs sweeping the top three.
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
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malware
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devops
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mfa
Orca Security warns that AI credentials, vulnerable dependencies and lax pipeline controls are leaving production environments exposed across US and Europe.
Doccla AI virtual wards ease NHS backlog & admissions
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Doccla says AI-powered home monitoring is helping NHS trusts cut admissions, free up beds and tackle a 7.2 million-case backlog.
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
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uc
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data protection
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devops
iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Nearly 18% of business emails fail to reach inboxes
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saas
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cx
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martech
Sinch Mailgun warns weak inbox placement and limited AI use are eroding email returns, with many firms unable to measure ROI confidently.
Paperwork breaches hit 11,141 in UK over five years
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
Paper records remain a stubborn weak spot for UK organisations, with 11,141 breach reports filed to the Information Commissioner's Office over five years.
Qlik customer deployments show agentic analytics in use
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Qlik says Compass Healthcare, Malmö Redhawks and Bystronic Group are using its agentic analytics in live workflows as Discovery Agent goes GA.
Only 14% of firms have clear AI strategy, study finds
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Only 14% of Global 2000 firms have a clear AI strategy, with research warning many are deploying tools faster than accountability and workforce training.
Distology signs Snyk distribution deal across Europe
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devops
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Distology adds Snyk's AI and agent security tools to its portfolio, as the distributor broadens support for resellers across Northern Europe.
Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR
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cloud security
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cx
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martech
Arctic Wolf earns a strong 2026 Gartner Peer Insights showing for managed detection and response, backed by 241 reviews and a 99% recommendation rate.
Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report
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pam
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mfa
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cloud security
Blackpoint Cyber warns attackers are increasingly slipping in through trusted credentials, VPNs and remote tools, with fake CAPTCHA scams leading incidents.
KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.