About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 259
Inside the 1-Net North data center in Singapore
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
colocation
1-Net Singapore launches first Tier III Constructed Facility certified data center in Southeast Asia to support Smart Nation vision.
Cisco expands cloud security portfolio with $293 million buy out of CloudLock
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
#
cloud security
#
iaas
#
casb
Cisco is set to acquire cloud security provider CloudLock for $293m, in a move to enhance its security portfolio.
Scroggie retains CEO contract with NEXTDC
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
risk & compliance
Australian data center operator NEXTDC has announced the renewal of the employment agreement with Craig Scroggie as chief executive officer.
Australian C-Suite execs not interested in security, survey finds
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
#
surveillance
#
cybersecurity
#
linkedin
A third of Aussie organisations have suffered a security breach in the past 12 months, with a lack of interest from CEOs named the biggest challenge.
'Significant' vendor opportunity created by analytics-driven upheaval in IT
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
More than half of analytics software customers report significant impact on IT operations, representing significant vendor opportunity, survey finds.
Aussie Govt should make better use of survey data
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
The Government could do well to make better use of survey data from the public in order to gain a better understanding of people's needs and wants.
UC firm Fuze expands into Asia Pacific with three new data centers
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
#
uc
#
hyperscale
#
dc
Fuze expands in APAC with three new data centers and a Sydney office, as it aims to dominate the UCaaS market.
BYOD driving demand for SaaS-based IT security
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
#
saas
#
cybersecurity
#
byod
The demand for SaaS-based IT security is increasing due to the rise in Bring Your Own Device policies, says Technavio.
RSA security conference heads to Singapore
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
rsa security
#
intersec
RSA Conference APJ returns to Singapore this July, featuring over 50 sessions on information security policy and technology topics.
Trend Micro ups its ransomware game
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
endpoint protection
Trend Micro reinforces commitment to protecting customers against ransomware, with 99% of threats blocked from email and web traffic.
Cloud-only policies to become the norm, hybrid to dominate
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
#
iaas
#
cloud services
#
analyst report
More and more companies are adopting cloud-only policies, with Gartner predicting that by 2020 they will be the norm.
Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
banking
Internet users in Australia and New Zealand are lacking in cybersecurity practices at home, according to ESET research.
Fitbit unleashes new sleep features
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
healthtech
#
fitbit
#
interactive
Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
'Considerable' increase in security risks from advanced technologies
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
dlp
Increased use of social, mobility, analytics, and cloud technology has exposed organisations to data leakage and data breach situations due to misuse.
APAC dominating trillion dollar IoT market
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
#
iot
#
technavio
#
modernisation
Government support and increased pressure for digital transformation of traditional industries main drivers behind growth.
'Sizeable' growth opportunities in Australian data centre market
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
colocation
Sizeable growth opportunities will see the Australian data centre services market reach reach A$2.055 billion by 2021, according to Frost & Sullivan.
NEC to set up $4.38 million cyber security centre in Adelaide
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
digital signage
#
displays
#
cybersecurity
NEC Australia is set to establish a $4.38m Global Security Intel Centre in Adelaide to address growing demand for cyber security in Australia.
The public cloud dilemma with virtualised network monitoring
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
dc
As private clouds give way to public, experts urge firms to bolster virtual network monitoring for secure, robust operations.
SugarCRM taps IBM Cloud for enhanced security, privacy and control
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
crm
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
SugarCRM boosts client data protection with IBM Cloud's secure, customizable infrastructure, catering to high-regulation industries.
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
iot
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
apps
Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.