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 10
Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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tablets
A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.
NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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genai
The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.
UK firms face tech fragmentation in cybersecurity by 2025
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks reveals that by 2025, technology fragmentation will be a critical cybersecurity challenge for UK firms, impacting 64% of organisations.
Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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public sector
Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
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cybercrime
A recent study by ZeroBounce reveals the US leads globally in online fraud risk, with a staggering score of 64.2 and 83% of incidents occurring digitally.
NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
AVK unveils new service hub in Netherlands for data centres
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
AVK has launched a new service hub in Lelystad, Netherlands, enhancing its European presence to better support the booming data centre market.
Charging infrastructure a major hurdle for EV growth
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A study by Tata Consultancy Services reveals that 74% of EV manufacturers see charging infrastructure as a major barrier to electric vehicle growth.
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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instagram
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kaspersky
As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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black friday
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cyber monday
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wise
This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.
AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.
Majority of UK CFOs require six-day week amid stress
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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inflation
A survey by AccountsIQ reveals that 85% of CFOs in the UK and Ireland feel a six-day work week is essential to manage financial responsibilities.
Westcon-Comstor partners with Juniper to expand AWS sales
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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juniper networks
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westcon-comstor
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cloud marketplace
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Juniper Networks to enhance growth opportunities for channel partners on AWS Marketplace across EMEA and APAC.
Most SAP users see AI enhancing organisational benefits
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
A survey by the UK & Ireland SAP User Group reveals that 74% of SAP users anticipate benefits from enterprise AI, highlighting SAP's pivotal role.
Arrow expands Broadcom distribution deal in Europe
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Arrow Electronics has expanded its distribution agreement with Broadcom, enhancing its offer of enterprise and cybersecurity software solutions across Europe.
NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.
Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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fintech
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banking
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aryza group
Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
TCS and Primark extend partnership for IT transformation
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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modernisation
Tata Consultancy Services extends its partnership with Primark in a five-year deal to transform the fashion retailer's IT systems.