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 9
Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era
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devops
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digital transformation
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it automation
Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.
Interconnection Academy & GCA expand free cyber training
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
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network security
Interconnection Academy and GCA team up to share free MANRS-based routing and cyber training as global security skills gaps and risks surge.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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edr
Acronis finds SMBs patch Microsoft flaws in about eight days, but the slowest endpoints stay exposed to known bugs for over five weeks.
Women in tech call for real power beyond IWD praise
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hcm
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supply chain
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genai
Tech leaders use International Women's Day to demand structural change, real equity and female power in shaping AI and senior decisions.
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
UK AI budgets shift to data infrastructure & storage
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storage
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
UK firms are funnelling most AI budgets into data infrastructure and storage, as hybrid cloud, security gaps and soaring fees reshape spending.
Teramind launches AI governance to tackle shadow AI
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Teramind has unveiled an AI governance platform to monitor workplace AI tools and shadow agents, aiming to curb hidden data and security risks.
AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Attackers' AI use is surging faster than staff skills, Fortinet warns, leaving firms exposed despite rising security awareness spending.
Red Hat, Nvidia, Palo Alto forge AI-native telco stack
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virtualisation
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uc
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firewalls
Red Hat, Nvidia and Palo Alto launch unified AI-native telco stack to merge network functions, accelerated compute and security at core and edge.
Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression
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hcm
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productivity
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flexible work
New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.
CIOs warn AI adoption is outpacing governance skills
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.
AI in pharmacies gains support for faster ear checks
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ai
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healthtech
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telehealth
UK adults back AI in local ear checks, with two-thirds saying they'd accept pharmacy use of the tech if it cuts waits and speeds referrals.
UK Spring Statement puts focus on AI & retail agility
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK Spring Statement puts pressure on firms to move AI from pilots to core systems and make retail supply chains agile amid weak demand.
NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming
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agricultural technology
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ransomware
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cloud security
NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
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malware
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Identity-based attacks drove nearly 70% of incidents in Expel's 2026 threat report, exposing gaps between basic controls and real-world defence.
UK Spring Statement: AI skills & cyber resilience focus
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ransomware
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iot security
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martech
UK Spring Statement wins tech sector praise for stability, but experts warn growth hinges on real progress in AI skills and cyber resilience.
Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.
Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
Manifest flags AI readiness gap between execs & AppSec
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Manifest research reveals executives overestimate AI security readiness, as AppSec teams warn of unmanaged tools, blind spots and rising risk.