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 27
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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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.
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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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.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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.
Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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soc
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risk & compliance
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genai
A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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devops
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siem
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.