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 185
Digital twin market yet to reach full potential - report
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
#
uc
#
digital twins
#
agentic ai
The market for digital twins has grown by 71% from 2020 to 2022, with over half of manufacturers developing or planning to develop a digital twin.
Aussie businesses not taking action to minimise climate impact
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
#
cleantech
#
sustainability
#
climate change
Many Australian businesses are concerned about climate change but reluctant to take action to reduce emissions, says study by Capterra.
Biggest drawback of social media for SMEs? Copycats
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
#
social media
#
branding
#
sme
Thirty nine percent of SMEs in Australia think that companies copying their ideas is the biggest drawback of using social media.
NZ IT decision-makers woefully underprepared for cyber risks
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
#
phishing
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
Only 5% can correctly identify which emails and SMS are legitimate or scams, while less than half know the steps to take following a data breach.
.
Investment opportunities to see a return to growth in 2023
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
#
healthtech
#
investment
#
telstra ventures
The year 2022 was a tale of two stories in the venture companies industry, according to a new report from Telstra Ventures.
.
IT sector among worst performers for gender-biased language
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
#
dei
#
healthtech
#
esg
New report reveals stagnant progress in gender-balanced language, highlighting the need for further efforts to achieve workplace gender equity.
Optus and Mastercard extend strategic partnership
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
#
martech
#
commerce systems
#
partner programmes
Optus and Mastercard have extended their strategic partnership in a bid to provide Optus customers with a simple, secure way to prove their identity.
Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
#
healthtech
Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.
Cybercriminals using ChatGPT to generate scams – report
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
#
email security
#
llms
#
cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are using ChatGPT to create deepfake chatbots, phishing campaigns and malware, according to a new report.
Data-driven procurement tech helps software renewal costs
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
#
saas
#
procurement
#
productiv
Procurement, finance and IT teams are under tremendous pressure to optimise software spend and eliminate waste while also driving higher value.
Businesses not confident cyber insurance will cover cyber risk
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
#
ransomware
#
supply chain
#
cybersecurity
Cyber security decision makers lack confidence in their cyber insurance, with only 19% sure it will cover their risks in 2023, according to a report by CSI.
LanguageLoop implements NICE CXone to transform customer experience
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
#
uc
#
cx
#
martech
LanguageLoop has implemented the NICE CXone cloud native platform to futureproof its customer experience operations.
Hybrid work no longer just a perk but an expectation
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
#
hybrid & remote work
#
wfh
#
analyst report
Over a third of global knowledge workers will work hybrid by the end of 2023, with hybrid workstyles becoming the norm, according to Gartner.
Cash registers ringing for multi-cloud storage market
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
storage
#
uc
#
multi-cloud
With the advent of 5G networks, there will not be any stoppage to multi-cloud storage market, which is set to reach US$111.33 billion by the end of 2032.
Malicious attacks leading source of data breaches
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
data breach
Businesses need to keep their prevention and detection technologies top of mind by ensuring that they have the appropriate protective controls in place.
Atturra completes Hammond Street Developments acquisition
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
microsoft
#
m&a
#
atturra
Atturra Limited's subsidiary, Veritec Pty Ltd, has finalized the acquisition of Microsoft Partner Hammond Street Developments Pty Ltd.
Industries 4.0 fuelling demand for managed blockchain services
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
blockchain
#
supply chain
#
industrie 4.0
Global managed blockchain services market is estimated to surpass US$6.7 billion by 2032, up from US$2.2 billion in 2022.
ANZ business falling behind in digital resilience
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
siem
#
digital transformation
#
splunk
Australian and New Zealand organisations have a long way to go in comparison with other countries when it comes to digital resilience.
DellOro: RAN market comes in below expectations in 2022
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
uc
#
5g & beyond
#
wireless networks
The slower momentum that has characterised the broader 2G-5G Radio Access Network market since 4Q 2021 extended to 4Q 2022.
SIEM platforms market to reach $8.6 billion - report
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
#
siem
#
it automation
#
ai security
The market for these modern security intelligence and automation solutions continues to grow and evolve, according to new forecasts.