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Shannon Williams

Former TechDay team member

Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.

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Australian Stories

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Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand
Partner Programmes

Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand

Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Written by Shannon

Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools
Virtualisation

Zero Networks unveils enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools

Zero Networks launches enhanced Kubernetes microsegmentation tools offering security teams greater control and visibility without needing specialist DevOps skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Ransomware

Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner
Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner

Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Ransomware

Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals
Supply Chain

Siemens report finds energy resilience now outranks climate goals

Siemens finds national energy resilience and independence now outrank climate goals for executives amid geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance
Digital Transformation

Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance

Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes
Firewalls

Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes

Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Shannon

UK data centre spending to surpass GBP £10 billion a year by 2029
DataCentre infrastructure

UK data centre spending to surpass GBP £10 billion a year by 2029

UK data centre spending is set to soar from GBP £1.75bn to over GBP £10bn annually by 2029, driven by AI demand and regional development shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions
Marketing Technologies

UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions
Risk & Compliance

British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions

British data leaders are the most willing globally to trust AI decisions, with 85% ready to stake their jobs on AI-driven business choices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK start-ups face struggle with just 2% reaching Series A funding
Artificial Intelligence

UK start-ups face struggle with just 2% reaching Series A funding

Only 2% of UK start-ups now reach Series A funding, down from 8%, hindered by recruitment issues and weak go-to-market strategies, says new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK consumers prioritise trust & speed in digital purchases
Marketing Technologies

UK consumers prioritise trust & speed in digital purchases

UK consumers increasingly prioritise trust and speed in digital purchases, with 77.6% researching online before buying amid booming eCommerce growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression
Digital Transformation

La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression

La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Canadian small business owners struggle with fatigue & admin woes
Financial Systems

Canadian small business owners struggle with fatigue & admin woes

Over a third of Canadian small business owners question their dreams amid fatigue, financial admin woes, and the most unpredictable economy in a decade.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth
Data Analytics

Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth

Air IT Group unveils a new automation-focused strategy and omnichannel platform to boost technology adoption and growth for UK SMEs facing economic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025