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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

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Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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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.
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TSD & Perplex Digital win top honours at Umbraco Awards 2025

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Herefordshire's TSD and Perplex Digital have won top awards at the Umbraco Awards 2024 for their innovative eCommerce platforms and AI integrations.
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FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
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Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
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Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
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Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.
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Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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.
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ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
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Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
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AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
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Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
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Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
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Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
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Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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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.
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HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
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Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
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Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
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Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.