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 - Page 16
IT professionals feel ill-prepared for emerging threats
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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it professionals
Survey reveals IT and security professionals feel ill-prepared to tackle emerging threats, stressing the need for improved visibility in cloud environments.
Syniti boosts enterprise data management with acquisition
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Syniti acquires Proceed Group's Rightsizer software to enhance its enterprise data management offerings, aiming to simplify SAP migrations.
BillingPlatform named Leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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forrester research
BillingPlatform has been recognised as a Technology Leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions for its platform capabilities and significant annual growth.
Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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wfh
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flexible work
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remote working
Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.
Pawsey Centre integrates NVIDIA tech for quantum computing
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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quantum computing
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gpu
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csiro
Pawsey plans to use NVIDIA's CUDA Quantum platform and Grace Hopper Superchips to expedite its quantum computing initiatives and research.
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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uk government
UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.
Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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microsoft
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martech
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creative technologies
Leading tech firms including Adobe, Amazon and Google commit to battling the misleading use of AI in global elections at Munich Security Conference.
Global surge in DDoS attacks causes dire financial consequences
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
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cybercrime
A new report indicates a rise in global Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks in 2023, with attack durations soaring 400%.
Sekuro launches Zero Trust Strategy service on AWS Marketplace
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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cloud services
Sekuro has become the first to offer Zero Trust Strategy services on Amazon Web Services Marketplace, in collaboration with leading vendors.
Cyber Scheme unveils new IoT security testing course
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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it training
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iot
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cybersecurity
The Cyber Scheme launches comprehensive IoT/ICS security testing training course, targeting beginner-intermediate professionals.
Canon UK expands i-SENSYS line with high-performance printers
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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data protection
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cloud services
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power / energy
Canon UK fortifies its i-SENSYS and i-SENSYS X A4 printer range with six new models, delivering improved scanning performance.
Australian AI startup Marqo secures $12.5m in funding
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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ml
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san francisco
Marqo secures $12.5m in Series A funding to further the adoption of its pioneering vector search platform and accelerate commercial growth.
Qlik achieves Protected level IRAP status for public sector
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Qlik attains Protected level assessment from Australia's IRAP, furthering its capability to aid government and regulated sectors in AI-powered DX.
Battleface & insurance.com.au unveil travel collaboration
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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martech
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cx
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partner programmes
Travel insurance revolution on the horizon as industry pioneers, battleface and insurance.com.au, unveil game-changing partnership.
Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ml
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dark web
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ai
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
Orro secures Liquid IT in first overseas expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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uc
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managed services
Australian digital infrastructure provider Orro makes its first international move by acquiring New Zealand-based Liquid IT.
Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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it automation
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abb
Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.
Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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it infrastructure
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legacy
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aiops
Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike extend cyber tech partnership to Southeast Asia
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Westcon-Comstor expands its partnership with CrowdStrike to Southeast Asia, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings in the region.
Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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ai
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sustainability
Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.
Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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digital banking
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open banking
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customers
Craggle launches AI tool revolutionising home loan refinancing, aims to simplify the process and save Aussies millions annually.
NTT plans data centre campus in Paris amidst global expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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frankfurt
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renewable energy
NTT announces construction of its first data centre campus in Paris, rounding off its presence in Europe's top data market hubs as part of a $10bn expansion.
FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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wfh
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remote working
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careers
FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.
UK's digital skill gap tackled by Institute of Coding's courses
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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development
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digital careers
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cost
Despite misconceptions, UK’s digital skills confidence crisis; addressing cost and time barriers with free, flexible courses to boost tech capabilities.