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 22
Inevidesk launches partner programme with Scan for VDI solutions
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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resellers
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vdi
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cad
Inevidesk has unveiled a partner programme with Scan, set to empower resellers with high-performance VDI solutions, emphasising flexibility and sustainability.
Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new tech roles
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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employment
Learnosity launches AI Labs, creating 20 new R&D roles for driving AI innovation in edtech; CEO Cooney pledges to democratise advanced technology for educators.
Trend Micro leads in global vulnerability identification for 2023
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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xdr
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro identified 60% of the world's vulnerabilities in 2023, playing a crucial role in global cybersecurity, according to Omdia study.
Cloud resources top targets for cyber-attacks in 2024 Thales study
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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storage
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Cloud resources are the main targets for cyber-attacks, with nearly 50% of cloud-stored data deemed sensitive and 44% of firms reporting breaches.
Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa’s new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
RELEX Solutions unveils AI CO2 tool to aid retail sustainability
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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carbon footprint
RELEX Solutions has unveiled an AI-driven CO2 Analytics tool to help firms track and report CO2 emissions from purchased goods, aligning with new regulations.
Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks for EMEA stadiums
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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extreme networks
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westcon-comstor
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cloud services
Westcon-Comstor partners with Extreme Networks to elevate fan experiences in EMEA stadiums, offering high-speed Wi-Fi, cashless transactions, and real-time sports betting.
Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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manifesto
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skills gap
AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
Quantum computing faces hype & hurdles, EY & Oxford caution
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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cleantech
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sustainability
A whitepaper by EY and the University of Oxford’s RTI highlights the transformative potential of quantum computing while urging responsible innovation and risk mitigation.
Firetrace report warns of fire risk in renewable projects
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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power / energy
A new report highlights significant fire risks in co-located renewable energy projects, stressing the under-protection of solar and wind components despite advances in battery safety.
Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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amazon
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customer service
Amazon expands its generative AI listing tools across Europe, aiding SMEs in creating and enriching product listings, with early adoption showing significant benefits.
Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital literacy
As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
Spot by NetApp achieves FinOps certification & unveils updates
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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netapp
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enterprise billing
Spot by NetApp earns FinOps Certified Platform status while launching Cost Intelligence and Billing Engine, enhancing cloud financial management for businesses.
Directo launches AUD$3 million capital raise to boost growth
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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crm
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erp
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ai
Melbourne-based Directo has launched a $3 million capital raise to boost its growth, having onboarded 54% of Australian pharmacies and doubled its revenue.
Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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phishing
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.
Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.
Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.
Medallia named strong performer in Forrester Wave report
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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martech
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cx
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ai
Medallia named a Strong Performer for Customer Analytics Technologies, spotlighting its advanced AI, real-time data processing, and text analytics.
IT firms face AI skills shortage, reassess cloud strategies
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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private cloud
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ai
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security
UK firms increasingly depend on external IT service providers to bridge AI skills gaps, as only 5% see significant AI/GenAI impact.
CFOs strengthen role in IT budget decisions amidst rising costs
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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erp
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ai
CFOs now play a key role in tech decisions as IT costs surge, with 72% setting budget levels and 41% making crucial tech choices.