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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 29
Stacklet unveils AI-led cloud tools to speed up cost savings
Fri, 30th May 2025
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finops
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agentic ai
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software engineering
Stacklet launches AI-powered tools with Jun0 and Cloud Action Center to speed up cloud cost savings and reduce resource wastage for FinOps teams.
Most IT leaders struggle to prove ROI from cloud spending
Fri, 30th May 2025
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Most IT leaders struggle to prove cloud ROI despite claiming FinOps maturity, with 78% admitting difficulties in consistently showcasing value from cloud spend.
Movavi study finds global users embrace AI & creative filters
Fri, 30th May 2025
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
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ai
Movavi's study of 70 million users reveals a global embrace of AI and creative filters in video editing, with extensive experimentation beyond basic cuts.
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
Fri, 30th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.
Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
Fri, 30th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.
dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
Fri, 30th May 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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mdm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
Lineaje survey reveals software supply chain security gaps
Thu, 29th May 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
Lineaje's survey reveals software supply chain security gaps, with 48% of experts missing SBOM compliance amid rising AI-related risks and vulnerabilities.
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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supply chain
A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
Thu, 29th May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.
Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift
Thu, 29th May 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Global security agencies urge enhanced AI data security and updated SIEM-SOAR protocols to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical systems.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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risk & compliance
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forex
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finance
Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.
Growing AI spend challenges firms as ROI confidence lags
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it budget
CloudZero reveals AI spending in software firms is rising sharply, with budgets set to increase 36% in 2025 amid challenges in evaluating ROI and hiring talent.
Unpredictable cash flow stifles US agency growth & profits
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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martech
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marketing
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branding
Unpredictable cash flow is hindering growth for 63% of US marketing agencies, delaying hires and investment, says an Ignition survey.
Emburse launches global partner community for expense management
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Emburse has unveiled a global partner community with 140 organisations to improve expense management for travel and finance professionals worldwide.
NetApp & NVIDIA join forces to streamline AI data management
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
NetApp and NVIDIA partner to integrate AI Data Platform into AIPod, enabling secure, scalable AI pipelines and enhanced data management for businesses.
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ai
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e-commerce
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youtube
Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.