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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 31
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
Thu, 15th May 2025
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Cybercrime Report.
Fewer than 40% of firms have full visibility over software supply
Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Less than 40% of firms fully see their software supply chains amid rising security threats and new EU and US cybersecurity regulations.
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence
Thu, 15th May 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Thu, 15th May 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.
AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges
Thu, 15th May 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Thu, 15th May 2025
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education, learning & training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Archive360 launches AI-ready cloud platform for data governance
Thu, 15th May 2025
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saas
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data protection
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martech
Archive360 unveils its new data platform designed to govern enterprise archives, boosting AI and analytics with compliant, centralised data access.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
Thu, 15th May 2025
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ai
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integration
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data infrastructure
Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks
Thu, 15th May 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
New research reveals UK and US financial firms face increased compliance risks due to fragmented data management and rising regulatory demands.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
Thu, 15th May 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Tue, 13th May 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
AI trends in video surveillance focus on ethics, hybrid models
Sat, 10th May 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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hybrid cloud
Axis Communications reveals AI's growing role in video surveillance, stressing ethical use, data privacy, and hybrid cloud-edge systems in industry report.
Extend launches open-source AI toolkit for smarter financial data
Sat, 10th May 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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rpa
Extend launches open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to enhance spend analysis and automate workflows via API integration with major AI frameworks.
Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future
Fri, 9th May 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
NICE & ServiceNow partner on AI to unify customer service
Thu, 8th May 2025
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crm
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uc
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devops
NICE and ServiceNow partner to launch an AI-powered platform by Q4 2025, uniting customer service and enterprise operations for faster, seamless fulfilment.
Nutanix & Pure Storage partner for scalable virtual workloads
Thu, 8th May 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to deliver an integrated platform for scalable virtual workloads, targeting AI and data-intensive applications by end 2025.
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
Thu, 8th May 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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data privacy
Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.
Sage expands AI tools with AWS to boost SMB financial accuracy
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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fintech
Sage advances its AI collaboration with AWS, enhancing financial tools and compliance support for SMBs across multiple countries with smarter, faster solutions.