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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 38
Majority of businesses embrace AI to stay competitive
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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ai adoption
New research from Tech.co reveals that 58% of businesses are adopting AI technologies, driven largely by competitive pressure and stakeholder demands.
Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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dr
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.
FBI warns of rising threat from Medusa ransomware group
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Concerns grow over the Medusa ransomware group's threats to critical infrastructure, with attacks on over 300 victims reported amidst escalating cybersecurity risks.
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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data protection
Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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collaboration
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.
Manulife engages 75% workforce with GenAI tools globally
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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data science
Manulife reports that over 75% of its global workforce is now utilising its GenAI tools, including the newly launched ChatMFC, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
Arlo & SmartThings enhance home security partnership
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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iot
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smart home
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data privacy
Arlo Technologies expands its partnership with Samsung SmartThings to enhance home security, introducing advanced features like AI object detection this spring.
Advanced persistent threats rise by 74% in 2024 report
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A recent Kaspersky report reveals a concerning 74% rise in advanced persistent threats within companies, affecting over 25% of organisations this year.
Women in tech share insights ahead of International Women's Day
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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software development
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stem
In anticipation of International Women's Day, women at Assured Data Protection shared insights on mentorship, learning, and inclusivity in tech careers.
Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.
MSP report forecasts growth in revenue & cybersecurity
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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saas
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dr
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data analytics
N-able's latest MSP Horizons Report reveals a buoyant outlook for the managed services sector, with 59% of providers expecting revenue growth of 20% by 2025.
IBC selects eight projects for 2025 media innovation
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital twins
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IBC has unveiled eight projects for its 2025 Media Innovation Programme, collaborating with firms like Verizon and BT to tackle key media technology challenges.
DoiT announces USD $250m fund to boost AI automation
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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finops
DoiT has unveiled a USD $250 million fund to propel AI-driven automation in cloud operations, enhancing efficiency as businesses migrate to the public cloud.
Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Red Hat and Orange have teamed up to bolster Orange's international networks, implementing a cloud-native telco infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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microsoft
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software updates
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cloud services
The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ecm
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cx
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martech
Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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suse
Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.