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
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
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sustainability
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Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Multiverse Computing raises £159 million to expand AI compression
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edge computing
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llms
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ai
Multiverse Computing raised GBP £159 million to expand CompactifAI, cutting AI model size by 95% with no performance loss, aiding greener, cost-effective AI deployment.
THG Fulfil boosts Manchester site with 430 new sorting robots
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robots
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cx
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supply chain
THG Fulfil will install 430 Libiao T-sorting robots at its Manchester warehouse in September 2025, boosting capacity by 75% to process one million units daily.
Pitacs selects Orderwise Cloud to boost digital transformation
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Pitacs has chosen Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to unify its systems, boosting automation and ecommerce growth for its heating and electrical products business.
Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria
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digital marketing
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digital media
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digital advertising
Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.
Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify’s Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs
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supply chain
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b2b
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procurement
Amazon Business has launched in Australia, offering SMBs business-only pricing and discounts to help reduce rising operating costs amid tough economic conditions.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Webull UK & Upvest enable GBP £1 trading in local stocks & ETFs
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fintech
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fca
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nasdaq
Webull UK partners with Upvest to offer UK stocks and ETFs trading from GBP £1 via fractional shares, expanding local market access for investors.
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
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application security
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soc
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devsecops
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
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network security
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cybersecurity
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smb
Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.
DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
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insurance
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climate change
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rabobank
DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
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data protection
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microsoft
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cloud storage
UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.
Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
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fintech
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bnpl
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smb
Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.