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 26
Taboola advises SMBs on strategies for Amazon Prime Day 2025 success
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
Taboola advises SMBs to prepare early and use targeted strategies to succeed in Amazon Prime Day 2025, running from 8-14 July as a four-day event.
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.
Unit4 ERPx launches on Microsoft Azure Marketplace worldwide
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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saas
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devops
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digital transformation
Unit4 has launched its cloud-native ERPx platform on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, broadening access for organisations worldwide to its AI-powered ERP solution.
NTT DATA & Corvic AI partner to unlock enterprise data for AI
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
NTT DATA partners with Corvic AI to integrate adaptive AI solutions, enhancing enterprise data readiness for generative AI across US and UK markets.
Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Ecommerce marketing is set to evolve in 2025 with five key trends, including AI personalisation, mobile commerce, social media sales, data-driven automation, and SEO advances.
Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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siem
Wazuh has released new detection rules to counter Mamona ransomware, which quickly encrypts files, demands ransom, then deletes itself from Windows systems.
OVHcloud & Crayon expand global cloud services to 45 regions
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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private cloud
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paas
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digital transformation
OVHcloud and Crayon partner to deliver cloud services across 45 regions worldwide, enhancing access and compliance for organisations, including in Australia.
Agentic AI drives retail shift from legacy systems to smart commerce
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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devops
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ecm
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cx
Retailers are adopting agentic AI to overcome outdated systems, enabling smarter, faster eCommerce that meets modern consumer demands for personalised digital experiences.
Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data protection
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devops
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fintech
New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
A study shows 97% of firms have moved beyond AI pilots in product data management, boosting revenue and increasing customer trust in digital commerce.
AI hiring tools judged fairer than humans, boosting diversity
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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hcm
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data privacy
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ai
Warden AI research finds AI hiring tools significantly fairer than humans, boosting diversity with up to 45% fairer treatment for minority candidates.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.
Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
Zayo report reveals soaring fibre demand driven by AI & cloud
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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iot
Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.
Device Authority launches KeyScaler 2025 with AI automation
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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iot security
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edge computing
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iot
Device Authority unveils KeyScaler 2025, enhancing IoT security with AI automation, new UI and secure edge access for safer device management.
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.
TSD & Perplex Digital win top honours at Umbraco Awards 2025
Tue, 24th Jun 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.