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Shannon Williams
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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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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
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saas
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firewalls
Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Skillsoft links edX’s university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
AI and financial modelling will top Australia’s 2026 finance hiring, as firms seek data‑savvy accountants to lead automation and analysis.
Vantage Markets take home Trend Micro Innovation Award
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Vantage Markets secures Trend Micro’s Innovation Partnership Award for transforming security and driving real-time threat intelligence sharing.
Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas
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physical security
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
Businesses are being warned to tighten office security before the Christmas shutdown as experts flag overlooked access, fire and asset risks.
Half of UK tech staff turning to risky ‘shadow AI’
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data protection
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digital transformation
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casb
Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved ‘shadow AI’ to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.
Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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it automation
Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.
UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.
UK tech chiefs see 2026 as AI, network & talent test
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK tech leaders say 2026 will test firms’ AI adoption, network resilience and talent strategy, while priming the sector for faster growth.
AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital twins
AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
UK SMEs told to stop ‘dabbling’ and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.
AI & state-backed cyber spies to drive 2026 threats
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ransomware
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drones
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iot security
AI-fuelled hacks and state cyber spies are tipped to dominate 2026, targeting drones, defence firms and vulnerable smaller businesses.
AI governance & resilience top boardroom agendas for 2026
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data protection
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Boards enter 2026 pushing AI from experiments to governed, resilient systems as volatile economies demand proof of value and stability.
Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets
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wearables
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firewalls
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data protection
Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
Digital wallets & AI threats to reshape ID security
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digital transformation
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crypto
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physical security
Digital wallets and decentralised IDs are set to surge by 2026 as AI-driven threats push firms to monitor human and machine identities nonstop.
India’s enterprises shift from AI pilots to execution
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
India’s enterprises are racing from AI pilots to full-scale deployment as boards demand hard returns, stronger governance and resilience.
Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026
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saas
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data protection
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manufacturing
Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
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digital transformation
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data science
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risk & compliance
UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.