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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.

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Actian revamps Data Platform with advanced integration capabilities
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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genai
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public cloud
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ai
Actian revamps its Data Platform, formerly known as Avalanche, enhancing it with advanced data integration capabilities.
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Google apps, WhatsApp identified as primary malware conduits in retail sector
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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phishing
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email security
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sharepoint
Google apps and WhatsApp emerge as primary malware distribution channels in the retail sector, warns Netskope Threat Labs.
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Moneyhub named in 2023 top 100 global fintech startups
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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fintech
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vodafone
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hsbc
Bristol's Moneyhub is ranked among the top 100 'most promising' fintech start-ups globally for 2023 by CBInsights.
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Docker Engine API exploit launches DDoS attacks in OracleIV campaign
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ddos
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malware
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martech
OracleIV campaign uses Docker Engine API exploit to deliver malicious Docker containers for executing DDoS attacks.
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UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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edutech
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ai agents
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higher education
A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.
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Keysight & Taiwan's ITRI collaborate to boost 6G research in Europe
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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uc
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digital twins
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ai agents
Keysight Technologies joins forces with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute to accelerate 6G research in Europe.
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Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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safety
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entrepreneurship
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awards
Cybersecurity firm Pentest People secures 27th spot in Fast Growth 50 Index, boosting the Northern England economy.
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Wolters Kluwer enhances Australian cloud-based platform
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ecm
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document management
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martech
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting introduces new features to its CCH iFirm platform to streamline compliance tasks for Australian users.
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Software as a Service inflation trends surpass UK consumer rates
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
'Software as a Service' (SaaS) inflation rate surpasses UK CPI rate, causing a global 'cost of software crisis'.
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NTT DATA UK&I & eir partner to enhance customer experience journey
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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uc
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cx
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martech
IT service provider, NTT DATA UK&I, partners with Irish telecommunications firm, eir, to revolutionise their customer experience journey.
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Gigaclear enhances telephony services with Oculeus' RVM
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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oculeus
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crm platform
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gigaclear
Gigaclear is set to bolster its telephony services in the UK through Oculeus' Retail Voice Management (RVM) solution.
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Norm gains three key cyber security accreditations from CREST & NCSC
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm, Norm, earns prestigious accreditations from CREST and NCSC, affirming its high-level expertise in cyber defences.
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Singaporean businesses struggle to meet sustainability targets, report reveals
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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cognizant
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sustainability
Singaporean businesses lagging in sustainability, only 34% having met set targets over the past two years, finds a report.
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UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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genai
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ai
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productivity
The UK Government unveils a £200m digital skills package aimed at enhancing local economies and fostering the rise of 'digital nomads'.
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Manchester University to helm consortium aiding Sellafield with AI & robotics
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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robots
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edutech
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ai
Manchester University leads consortium to assist Sellafield with AI and robotics for decommissioning facilities.
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Publicis Sapient highlights consumer perspective on generative AI
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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genai
Publicis Sapient's new study sheds light on consumer attitudes towards generative AI, revealing its potential for business transformation.
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IDVerse joins Mastercard Engage for digital ID verification solutions
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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genai
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ai
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security
IDVerse teams up with Mastercard Engage for seamless, all-inclusive digital identity verification utilising generative AI technology.
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Smokeball recognised as a top workplace for women in 2023 in Australia
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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software development
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mental health
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melbourne
Smokeball, Australian legal software developer, has been lauded as one of the Best Workplaces for Women in 2023.
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Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens e-commerce platforms
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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application security
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api
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cybersecurity
Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on e-commerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.
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Rising trend in 'quishing' attacks targets QR code users
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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dlp
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branding
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cyber attacks
Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest reports a rising trend in 'quishing', a cyber attack targeting QR code users, with a 51% leap in incidents in September 2023.