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 135
Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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online shopping
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fraud
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cybercriminals
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
Adjust & TikTok publish guide to maximise iOS success with SKAN 4
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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ios
Adjust and TikTok have issued a guide to help app marketers maximise iOS campaign success using SKAN 4, the latest version of SKAdNetwork.
AI demand & energy reduction to shape data centre trends by 2024
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv forecasts AI demand and the necessity for energy reduction will heavily influence data centre trends by 2024.
Huawei connects 90 million people under ITU initiative
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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huawei
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digital infrastructure
Huawei has successfully connected 90 million people in remote regions of 80 countries, reaching 75% of its target under the ITU Partner2Connect initiative.
Easy Crypto debuts NZD-backed all-in-one wallet, stablecoin
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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blockchain
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defi
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cloud services
Easy Crypto, New Zealand's largest non-custodial crypto exchange, debuts NZD-backed stablecoin, NZDD, and an all-in-one wallet.
OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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it training
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blockchain
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apm
OpenUK's 'Skills or Bust' report highlights potential for economic growth through open source skills in the UK.
Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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digital divide
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research
New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.
Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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parliament
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global warming
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digital economy
UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.
2/3 consumers have digital privacy concerns when shopping online
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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ebay
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online shopping
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online security
Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.
Data centres could use 20% of global power by 2025
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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migration
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.
Cybersecurity tops UK, Irish tech investment priorities
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
Cybersecurity remains the top tech investment focus for the second consecutive year for UK and Irish firms, a Softcat report reveals.
Artificial intelligence in business: What will 2024 bring?
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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genai
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ai
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productivity
WalkMe's CTO, Uzi Dvir, shares his 2024 tech predictions, spotlighting the pivotal role of AI in the business landscape.
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hackers
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passwords
Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.
New worm named LitterDrifter heightens global cyber threat landscape
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
USB-propagating worm named LitterDrifter, developed by Russian cyber espionage group Gamaredon, presents a global cybersecurity threat.
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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blockchain
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data privacy
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defi
Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
Cohesity boosts Microsoft 365 data security with enhanced backup recovery
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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saas
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity partners with Microsoft to improve Microsoft 365 data security, offering enhanced backup and recovery solutions.
UK businesses keen on AI but unprepared for its integration
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Despite 78% of UK businesses planning AI investment, 73% admit to being unprepared for its integration, a study shows.
Significant drop in ransomware but threat remains for UK
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
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consultancy
UK sees rise in ransomware victims despite 32% drop globally, highlighting continuing threat, says GuidePoint Security report.
CEOs prioritise GenAI investments to maintain competitive edge
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
UK CEOs are boosting investments in generative AI (GenAI) to sustain a strategic edge in fierce competition, an EY survey reveals.
Fivetran strengthens Microsoft alliance with new data lake integrations
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data privacy
Fivetran bolsters alliance with Microsoft, launching new integrations with Microsoft Fabric and adding data lake destinations.