About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 10
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
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.
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.
Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.
Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.
TSD & Perplex Digital win top honours at Umbraco Awards 2025
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Herefordshire’s TSD and Perplex Digital have won top awards at the Umbraco Awards 2024 for their innovative eCommerce platforms and AI integrations.
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.
Australian firms face challenge of managing generational divides
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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workforce technology
Nearly all Australian employers face challenges managing generational divides, with 29% citing varied tech skills as the top issue in multigenerational teams.
NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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quantum computing
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investment
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government funding
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.
UK unveils 10-year plan for digital skills & data-driven growth
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
The government unveils its Industrial Strategy focusing on digital skills, AI, data management, and sustainability to boost growth.
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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payment technologies
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devices
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apple pay
Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.
Maplin’s AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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ai
Maplin’s AI-driven ad strategy has powered a 17% profit rise and 14.2% revenue growth, outpacing UK online retail averages significantly in the past year.
Physis Capital raises over INR ₹200 crore to back tech startups
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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saas
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fintech
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supply chain
Physis Capital has raised over INR ₹200 crore to invest in tech startups, targeting 15-20 firms and finalising its fund close in six to nine months.
Targa Telematics & Volvo link vehicle data for fleet efficiency
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics partners with Volvo Cars to integrate real-time vehicle data across Europe, enhancing fleet management without aftermarket installations.
Bitloops raises EUR €1 million to speed up frontend code delivery
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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llms
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ai
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software development
Bitloops has raised EUR €1 million to accelerate its AI platform that transforms Figma designs into production-ready frontend code, boosting developer productivity.
Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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edr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Splashtop launches an Australian cloud to meet local data sovereignty laws and boost security for government, education, and enterprise clients.
AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.