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
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
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supply chain
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ai
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edge ai
The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
SentinelOne & Schwarz Digits launch EU sovereign AI security
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
SentinelOne and Schwarz Digits have launched an AI-powered cybersecurity platform on Germany-based cloud to ensure EU data sovereignty and compliance.
Arlo launches AI-powered Early Warning System for home security
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storage
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smart home
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ai
Arlo launches an AI-powered Early Warning System for home security across Europe, offering proactive detection and interactive smartphone alerts from GBP £5.49/month.
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
UK businesses lead global push as AI investment & adoption surge
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.
StarHub partners Vectra AI to deliver advanced AI cybersecurity
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data analytics
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
StarHub teams up with Vectra AI to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity, enhancing protection for Singapore enterprises amid rising cyber threats.
Email remains top vulnerability for sensitive data, report finds
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data protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Email remains the greatest risk for sensitive data breaches, with 90% of business communications exposed, warns Kiteworks' 2025 security report.
Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.
Thrive launches Managed AI services for secure mid-market growth
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Thrive unveils Managed AI services to help mid-market firms securely develop and deploy AI strategies, enhancing growth and managing AI risks effectively.
UK SMEs shift B2B lead generation focus from email to LinkedIn
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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marketing
UK SMEs are pivoting from email to LinkedIn as their top B2B lead source, favouring personalised engagement and integrated digital campaigns over traditional outreach.
UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Nearly 70% of UK CISOs face pressure to conceal cyber breaches, risking regulatory penalties and undermining trust amid calls for stricter disclosure rules.
8x8 Fast Pay launches to ease tenant rent & council workloads
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uc
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digital transformation
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customer service
8x8 Fast Pay launches across the UK to simplify rent payments and ease council workloads with secure, flexible digital support for tenants under financial strain.
Fluke Networks gear helps ITCAB save 10 days on large projects
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
French startup ITCAB saves up to 10 days of technician time on large network cabling projects using Fluke Networks equipment for efficient testing and certification.
APRA AMCOS updates music licensing with Microsoft Dynamics 365
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crm
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digital transformation
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erp
APRA AMCOS partners with EY and Microsoft to launch Dynamics 365, streamlining music licensing across Australia and New Zealand for 124,000 creators.
Majority of Britons back technology to tackle underage vaping
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biometrics
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young people
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legislation
Most Britons back advanced technology, like biometrics, to curb underage vaping amid concerns over weak current age-verification methods and illicit sales.
Singapore partners in global exchange to combat online scams
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ai
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
GovTech Singapore joins Global Signal Exchange, partnering with over 30 members to share real-time data and combat online scams worldwide.
Advent set to acquire Automic Group to drive expansion plans
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software development
Advent has agreed to acquire Automic Group, an Australasian investor administration platform, aiming to boost growth and global expansion plans.
Viatel adopts Highlight platform to boost SD-WAN transparency
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Viatel partners with Highlight to integrate its Service Observability Platform, enhancing transparency and management of Cisco Meraki SD-WAN services.
UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.
BAI Communications acquires Titan ICT to boost private networks
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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network management
BAI Communications has acquired Titan ICT to enhance its private network offerings, combining expertise in mission-critical communications for mining and energy sectors.