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.
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Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app
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digital entertainment
Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.
Infinigate & Torq partner to roll out AI security solution
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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cybersecurity
Infinigate partners with Torq to distribute HyperSOC, an AI-driven solution enhancing security operations centres across Europe with advanced automation.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
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mdm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
UK SMEs boost cyber security spend but wary over AI adoption
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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ai
A Bionic survey reveals 53% of UK SMEs boosted cyber security spend in 2024, yet many remain cautious about adopting AI in 2025 amid accuracy and knowledge concerns.
Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
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data protection
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physical security
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supply chain
A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.
UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates
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digital transformation
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fintech
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c-suite
A study reveals UK banks average 65 days to update base rates and over six months to launch new features, slowing innovation amid rising customer expectations.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
Lineaje survey reveals software supply chain security gaps
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
Lineaje's survey reveals software supply chain security gaps, with 48% of experts missing SBOM compliance amid rising AI-related risks and vulnerabilities.
Emotional spending boosts local luxury as Brits shun big brands
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instagram
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millennials
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gen z
Shoppers increasingly favour local luxury, with £41 billion spent annually on emotion-driven impulse buys, signalling a shift from big brands to local products.
Westcon-Comstor hits record USD $5.24 billion sales in FY25
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Westcon-Comstor achieved record FY25 sales of USD $5.24 billion, driven by 19.3% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on software and recurring revenues.
Small firms increase cybersecurity, eye AI adoption in 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey reveals UK small firms boosted cyber security spending in 2024 and 74% plan to adopt AI in 2025, despite concerns over accuracy and regulation.
UK executives see AI as key, but only 16% feel ready to lead
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.
Security agencies urge stronger AI data protocols & SIEM shift
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Global security agencies urge enhanced AI data security and updated SIEM-SOAR protocols to combat evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical systems.
UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech
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physical security
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ai
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copyright
The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.
New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.
Edge AI deployment enables enterprises to save $2.07 million
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data privacy
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ai
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edge ai
An analysis by Latent AI reveals enterprises could save USD $2.07 million by switching from cloud to edge AI, cutting hardware costs by 92% in 2025.
Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity over the next decade
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Singapore could boost its economy by SGD $53 billion by 2080 through AI-driven productivity gains, transforming healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
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uc
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.