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 2
Trustwave unveils MXDR solution with Devo collaboration
5 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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cloud security
Trustwave has unveiled its new Managed Extended Detection and Response solution in partnership with Devo Technology, aiming to enhance cybersecurity.
Trend Cybertron platform now open-source for all users
5 days ago
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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ai agents
Trend Micro has unveiled its Trend Cybertron platform as open-source software, harnessing NVIDIA AI to enhance cybersecurity tools and improve threat management.
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
5 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.
Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
5 days ago
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productivity
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flexible work
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talent attraction
A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.
Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
5 days ago
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edutech
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uc
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healthtech
A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.
Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts
5 days ago
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dei
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skills gap
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gender diversity
A study by Tech Beyond Gender reveals persistent gender diversity challenges in IT, with many women contemplating leaving the sector due to discrimination.
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
5 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms
5 days ago
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government
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social media
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online safety
As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.
CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device
This month
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
CASwell has launched the CAF-0120, an innovative fan-less desktop networking appliance aimed at elevating cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises.
Finnomena & Google Cloud launch AI investment solution
This month
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data analytics
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ai
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ml
Finnomena has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch an AI-driven capital markets solution, enhancing investor communication and streamlining financial updates.
Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
This month
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ai
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public sector
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unit4
Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags
This month
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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telco
A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research
This month
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advertising
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shopping
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ebay
According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.
Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks
This month
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edutech
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ai
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schools
A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.
UK firms face tech fragmentation in cybersecurity by 2025
This month
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks reveals that by 2025, technology fragmentation will be a critical cybersecurity challenge for UK firms, impacting 64% of organisations.
UK employees lose nine hours a week seeking information
This month
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ai
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productivity
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atlassian
Research by Atlassian reveals UK workers waste over nine hours weekly searching for information, attributing this to increased workloads and poor team communication.
AI transforms Compass data centre maintenance methods
This month
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data analytics
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters are leveraging AI to transform data centre lifecycle management, cutting operating expenses by 20% and maintenance needs by 40%.
Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
This month
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uc
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productivity
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connectivity
Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
This month
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform
This month
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smart cities
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digital twins
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ai agents
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to integrate AI models into its spatial computing platform, enhancing virtual simulations for disaster preparedness and urban planning.