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 68
SMEs leaning on remote work as a primary cost-saving measure
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
79% of SMEs are adopting remote work for significant cost cuts, despite risks to cybersecurity and strain on funding, reveals a new study.
AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.
Check Point named Cloud Security Leader by Frost & Sullivan
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Frost and Sullivan has recognised Check Point Software Technologies as a Leader and Innovator in Cloud Security.
Epson first Japanese manufacturer to use 100% renewable energy
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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epson
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sustainability
Japanese manufacturer Seiko Epson Corporation has become the first in its industry to transition to 100% renewable electricity at all of its global sites.
SentinelOne's Singularity Platform secures leadership spot
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
SentinelOne's Singularity Platform secures a spot as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year in a row,.
Kaspersky forecasts increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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smart cities
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mfa
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iot
Kaspersky's cyber threat forecast for 2024 asserts escalating digitalisation and political tensions in the APAC region.
Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Australian CFOs are ready to offer new hires up to 31% higher salaries for in-demand financial skills, according to research by Robert Half.
Acer introduces new high-performance gaming laptops
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Acer has launched its latest Predator Helios gaming laptops, powered by Intel’s 14th gen processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs.
Zally & SoSquared host FLIP MCR to boost local tech scene
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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ai
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investors
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venture capital
Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.
Acer expands Predator monitor line with MiniLED, OLED models
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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availability
Acer launches four new models to its Predator gaming monitor series, including two MiniLED and two OLED displays.
Tech removing barriers to green construction practices
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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asia pacific
APAC construction sector focuses on sustainability, buoyed by the global aim to reach net zero emissions, according to a whitepaper by Autodesk.
Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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encryption
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hackers
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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cx
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martech
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vietnam
FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.
Digital transformation crucial for financial sector
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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malware
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data analytics
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planning
Financial services could see improved staff satisfaction by embracing digital transformation, amid a decrease in the employment rate for talent aged 16-64.
Qrious reaches to Premier tier status with Snowflake
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Qrious elevates to Premier tier partner status with Snowflake, driving a shift towards data and cloud computing solutions in aiding DX.
BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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ciena
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nz
BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.
UK CFOs concerned over digital acceleration, survey finds
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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fintech
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ai
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labour party
CFOs and senior finance professionals have voiced serious concerns over digital acceleration and AI integration, according to a new survey by Aurum Solutions.
Top five trends for cloud connectivity in 2024 revealed
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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encryption
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edge computing
InterCloud has outlined the top five trends that will shape the cloud connectivity and multicloud management landscape in 2024.
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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asia pacific
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m&a
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inflation
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
Australian edtech Getmee triumphs in recent funding round
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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deakin university
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investment
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universities
Australian ed-tech startup Getmee secures funding led by Access Capital Ventures to facilitate its AI-supported English coaching platform's expansion.