About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon
TSD & Perplex Digital win top honours at Umbraco Awards 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Herefordshire’s TSD and Perplex Digital have won top awards at the Umbraco Awards 2024 for their innovative eCommerce platforms and AI integrations.
Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.
Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides
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digital transformation
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hcm
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workforce management
Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
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firewalls
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ransomware
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it training
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects
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dc
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ai
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cleantech
New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
UK unveils 10-year plan for digital skills & data-driven growth
Yesterday
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
The government unveils its Industrial Strategy focusing on digital skills, AI, data management, and sustainability to boost growth.
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
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quantum computing
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investment
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government funding
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.
Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool
Last week
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
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apple pay
Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.
Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups
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saas
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fintech
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supply chain
Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.
Maplin’s AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online
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digital transformation
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ai
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online marketing
Maplin’s AI-driven ad strategy has powered a 17% profit rise and 14.2% revenue growth, outpacing UK online retail averages significantly in the past year.
AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.
Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance
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edr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Splashtop launches an Australian cloud to meet local data sovereignty laws and boost security for government, education, and enterprise clients.
Bitloops raises EUR €1 million to speed up frontend code delivery
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llms
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ai
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software development
Bitloops has raised EUR €1 million to accelerate its AI platform that transforms Figma designs into production-ready frontend code, boosting developer productivity.
Targa Telematics & Volvo link vehicle data for fleet efficiency
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics partners with Volvo Cars to integrate real-time vehicle data across Europe, enhancing fleet management without aftermarket installations.
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Last week
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
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ai
Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.