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 184
Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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decentralised finance
DeFi lacks regulatory oversight, creating blind spots and vulnerabilities, according to a study by Aston University's Cyber Security Innovation Centre.
Data reduces uncertainty and drives better decisions
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
While Australian business leaders know using data is important, the vast majority are not harnessing its power for better decision-making and business results.
Flexible payment options vital in boosting eCommerce sales
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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bnpl
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ecommerce
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online shopping
With the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on household incomes, the need for flexible payment options has never been more urgent.
Telecoms online visibility driven down by Google updates
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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uc
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martech
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google
UK telecoms firms have experienced one of the biggest falls in visibility from Google following its last two algorithm updates.
Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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spacetech
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national security
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satellite
National coalition unveils roadmap to integrate space and geospatial industries for Australia's economic success and national security.
NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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displays & projectors
NEC Australia has partnered with Exabeam to offer a threat detection and response service to the Australian market.
CIOs under pressure to make budgets stretch in 2023
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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digital transformation
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finops
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cloud services
CIOs face pressure to stretch IT budgets further, according to a study by SoftwareOne Holding AG, with a focus on improving cloud cost management.
Logpoint unveils AgentX, an endpoint agent for Windows, Linux, MacOS, and cloud deployments
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Logpoint introduces endpoint detection and remediation capabilities to its security operations platform with the release of AgentX.
Ekinops secures €1.3 million in funding for 5Geneva project
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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uc
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edge computing
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ekinops
Telecom firm Ekinops has received €1.29m in funding from the French Prime Minister's Office to support its 5Geneva project in collaboration with Orange.
Ethernet adapter market saw record revenue growth in 2022
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
Increasing bandwidth requirements, data centre consolidation, and virtualisation are driving demand for ethernet controllers and adapters.
Aussie businesses to maximise brand revenue via retail
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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digital marketing
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branding
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financial results
Brands and retailers are increasingly evaluating their channel mix, especially as recession looms, according to a new report.
Ransomware profits falling, but businesses must remain vigilant
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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software development
Could this be a sign that businesses are wising up to the threat of ransomware or are cybercriminals pivoting to alternative strategies?.
New scheme launched to tackle London’s IT skills shortage
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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it training
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software development
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skills gap
Jobseekers from disadvantaged and low-income communities will be offered the chance to learn skills to help fill London's critical shortage of IT specialists.
Cyber threat detections hit record breaking 146 billion in 2022
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Global threat detections saw a massive 55% increase in 2022, with organisations and consumers targeted, according to Trend Micro.
BigCommerce advances enterprise platform to drive merchant growth
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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saas
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ecommerce
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bigcommerce
BOPIS continues to grow and has become an important tool for merchants with online and physical stores to provide a seamless experience between them.
Australian workers expect more from their WFH set up
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
Australian office workers expect more from their working from home set up and it could be costing companies up to a quarter of a million dollars.
Australian finance leaders believe industry needs a new breed of CFO
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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fintech
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cfo
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sage
The majority of Australian finance leaders believe the industry needs a new breed of CFO, according to a new report by Sage.
Meet the metaverse generation: What consumers want from the metaverse
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
APAC's Metaverse Generation, composed of Millennials and Gen Z, have different expectations and desires from the metaverse, according to a new survey by Yahoo.
Microsoft unveils new AI tools to boost tech accessibility
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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ai
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Microsoft unveils new AI tools and advancements in bid to enhance tech accessibility at its annual Ability Summit.
PriceMe.co.nz gets new design ahead of overseas expansion plans
Fri, 10th Mar 2023
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priceme
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retail
PriceMe.co.nz has undergone a facelift to help Kiwis make a fully informed choice when it comes to their online retail purchases.