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 9
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs in software supply chains, offering secure components and faster vulnerability reduction.
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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gaming
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
Lionfish launches Aquarium AI for instant market insights
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cloud security
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xdr
Lionfish launches Aquarium, an AI-driven platform delivering real-time competitive intelligence to boost business insights globally and speed up market analysis.
Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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siem
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soc
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edr
Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams’ speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.
Majority unprepared for quantum computing’s security risks
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Graylog's Spring 2025 release boosts security with AI-driven detection, Data Lake Preview, and a new Threat Coverage Analyzer to streamline workflows.
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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recruitment
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startup ecosystem
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employment
Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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it training
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phishing
Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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storage
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.
Geoficiency launches UK platform ahead of major fraud law changes
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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erp
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ai
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modernisation
Geoficiency launches its AI-powered accounting investigation platform in the UK to help firms comply with upcoming fraud prevention laws from September 2025.
Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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uc
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cleantech
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video conferencing
Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
67% of European IT pros see cybersecurity risks from quantum computing, yet only 4% say their firms have a strategy to tackle them, says ISACA study.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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youtube
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facebook
Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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fintech
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ai
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expense management
Emburse launches an AI-powered app to simplify global enterprise expense management, offering features like receipt capture and multi-language support.
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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ai
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bayer
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automation
Hurdle uses an AI platform to speed up diagnostics development, tackling inefficiencies and enabling quicker, scalable precision medicine solutions.
WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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inflation
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cba
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job market
Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.