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 6
Snowflake backs Bedrock Data in AI governance push
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake invests in Bedrock Data to tighten AI data governance, linking Horizon and Cortex AI with Bedrock's classification and masking tools.
Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.
AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.
AI aids product discovery, but shoppers shun checkout
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is reshaping how shoppers discover products online, but Criteo data shows few trust it to handle checkout or share sensitive details.
Conifers expands AI cyber tools with clear oversight
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Conifers updates its CognitiveSOC platform with auditable, transparent AI investigations to boost cyber defence oversight and trust.
Entro launches AI agent governance tool for enterprises
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Entro launches AGA to map, monitor and control AI agents in enterprises, tackling shadow AI and non-human identity risks at scale.
AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit
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data protection
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devops
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cloud security
Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
Deel unifies global hiring, pay and mobility tools
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fintech
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Deel rolls out a unified platform for global hiring, payroll, planning and mobility after processing USD $22bn in pay and USD $250m in crypto.
HeadBox urges tighter control of corporate events spend
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saas
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risk & compliance
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erp
HeadBox warns that fragmented control of meetings and events spend is exposing corporates to rising cost, compliance and governance risks.
Firms relax identity controls to speed risky AI rollouts
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digital transformation
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pam
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it automation
Rushing to embrace AI, most firms are easing identity controls despite visibility gaps around powerful non-human and AI-linked accounts.
Keysight unveils SBOM Manager to meet new cyber rules
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application security
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physical security
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devsecops
Keysight debuts SBOM Manager to automate software bills of materials as EU and US cyber rules tighten transparency and compliance demands.
Secure.com urges 'human-first' design for security ops
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Secure.com warns SOCs face rising risk from clunky workflows and alert overload, urging 'human-first' design and greater automation.
UK goods exports jump in January despite US downturn
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cartech
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supply chain
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shipping
UK goods exports surged 6.7% in January, led by EU and non-EU gains, even as sales to the US slid amid fresh tariff and trade pressures.
Study finds AI models develop distinct citation habits
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martech
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genai
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llms
New research suggests leading AI models each develop distinct 'information personalities', favouring different sources in their cited answers.
Object storage emerges as the backbone for private AI
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storage
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data protection
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manufacturing
Object storage emerges as the quiet workhorse of private AI, with 91% of enterprises relying on it to scale production deployments.
UK resellers move from AI talk to practical rollout
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uc
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data protection
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data analytics
UK resellers shift from AI hype to hands-on deployments as customers demand automation, analytics and compliance in communications.
Backslash adds cross-tool governance for AI coding Skills
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Backslash adds cross-tool governance to discover, vet and monitor 'Skills' powering AI coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code and Copilot.
Siemens boosts AI data centre plans with new partners
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Siemens deepens AI data centre push, investing in Emerald AI and partnering with Fluence and PhysicsX to ease grid and power constraints.
Emerge Digital secures B Corp status amid AI rollout
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
Gloucestershire-based Emerge Digital gains B Corp status as it expands into AI with ApexAI and extends its Gloucester Rugby tech deal.
Qualtrics boosts CX suite with new AI & automation tools
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.