About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 31
Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.
Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates
Tue, 20th May 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.
Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
HPE expands NVIDIA partnership to boost AI platforms & storage
Tue, 20th May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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ai security
Hewlett Packard Enterprise deepens NVIDIA integration to boost AI offerings, enhancing AI lifecycle support with improved cloud, storage, and server technologies.
ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
Tue, 20th May 2025
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ai
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isaca
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digital trust
ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.
Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
Fri, 16th May 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
Fri, 16th May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.
Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
Fri, 16th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fancy bear
ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
Thu, 15th May 2025
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Cybercrime Report.
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence
Thu, 15th May 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Thu, 15th May 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.
AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges
Thu, 15th May 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Thu, 15th May 2025
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education, learning & training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Archive360 launches AI-ready cloud platform for data governance
Thu, 15th May 2025
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saas
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data protection
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martech
Archive360 unveils its new data platform designed to govern enterprise archives, boosting AI and analytics with compliant, centralised data access.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
Thu, 15th May 2025
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ai
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integration
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data infrastructure
Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Tue, 13th May 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
AI trends in video surveillance focus on ethics, hybrid models
Sat, 10th May 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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hybrid cloud
Axis Communications reveals AI's growing role in video surveillance, stressing ethical use, data privacy, and hybrid cloud-edge systems in industry report.