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Shannon Williams
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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.

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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
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Trint launches AI Summaries to ease transcript workflow

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Trint has launched AI Summaries, a new feature allowing users to create 400-word transcript summaries with one click, enhancing transcription efficiency.
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Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
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Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
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ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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inploi has seen a remarkable 150% growth in 2024, expanding partnerships with well-known brands and gearing up for significant international expansion.
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Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.
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Alluxio launches version 3.5, boosting AI data management

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Alluxio has unveiled version 3.5 of its Enterprise AI platform, enhancing AI model training efficiency and data management with new features and capabilities.
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Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.
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Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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Power Digital launches fusepoint to aid mid-market brands

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
Power Digital has unveiled fusepoint, a new consultancy aimed at providing mid-market brands with advanced marketing solutions and actionable insights.
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Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data management
A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
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Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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ZEST Security's latest report reveals that over 62% of cyber incidents stem from known vulnerabilities, highlighting critical delays in remediation processes.
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AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.