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 18
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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servicenow
A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.
Climb strikes global deal to distribute Unframe AI platform
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Climb Channel Solutions UK partners with Unframe to expand access to its GBP £40m-backed AI platform, boosting AI adoption for UK and Irish businesses.
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.
Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
Majority of Australians integrate AI into daily tasks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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genai
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ai
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millennials
A recent study by Robert Half reveals that 90% of Australian workers are integrating generative AI into their tasks, with 79% of employers actively promoting its use.
Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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social media
A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.
AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
New Zealand named the easiest country to navigate by car
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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driving
A survey by DiscoverCars.com reveals New Zealand as the easiest country for drivers to navigate, scoring an impressive 9.08 out of 10.
Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.
UK's gas dependency poses strategic risks, report warns
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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national security
A new report reveals the UK's reliance on gas has become its Achilles' heel, with indigenous production plummeting by 70% since 2000, heightening price risks.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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strategy
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airwallex
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politics
Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.
Cybersecurity concerns rise after US Treasury OCC breach
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A substantial data breach affecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has raised urgent concerns about cybersecurity within U.S. government agencies.
Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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genai
Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ethics
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.
AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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open source
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data privacy
The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
Nearly 75% of Brits embrace buy now, pay later services
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
A new study reveals that nearly 75% of Britons have adopted buy now, pay later services, with clothing and tech gadgets topping the purchase list.