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 65
Ransomware attacks against companies rise by 27% in 2024
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Victim companies of ransomware attacks soar by 27% in the last year, compounding security concerns among 93% of IT personnel.
Global UCaaS market to reach 131 million users by 2028
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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convergence
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cagr
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mobile
Global Unified Communications as a Service market set for a 10.3% growth over the next five years, with mobile UCaaS services gaining momentum.
Portnox launches Conditional Access for Applications to enhance security
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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saas
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passwordless
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hybrid & remote work
Portnox rolls out its new cloud-native solution, Conditional Access for Applications, designed to improve application security.
STX Next unveils AI-powered development tool DEEP Next
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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ai agents
STX Next launches AI-powered tool 'DEEP Next', promising tenfold speed up in development using autonomous code-writing and testing procedures.
Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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digital literacy
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
Bridewell acquires Arculus to amplify public sector cybersecurity
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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mdr
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audit
Bridewell fortifies its public sector growth by acquiring Arculus Cyber Security, aiming to enhance its Critical National Infrastructure expertise.
Cornerstone acquires Talespin's XR capabilities to redefine workspace learning
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ai agents
Cornerstone OnDemand bolsters its position in learning and talent experience solutions, acquiring Talespin's extended reality capabilities.
Amber Technology seals exclusive distribution deal with Mojawa
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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ai
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distributors
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waterproof
Amber Technology becomes exclusive distributor for Mojawa's innovative bone conduction headphones, marking Mojawa's debut in ANZ.
AI could boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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hcm
New AWS research highlights potential for AI proficiency to boost Australian workers' salaries by 29%, with IT and business sectors standing to gain the most.
UK firms warned of AI project failure without skilled leaders
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Hexaware warns of potential AI project failure across UK businesses due to persistent leadership and skills vacuum in the sector.
Australian brokers struggling with customer service
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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insurance
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customer service
Australian insurance brokers face more difficulty managing customer service demands than covering natural disasters or cyber attacks.
Red Hat reveals changing trends in application modernisation
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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virtualisation
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uc
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devops
Red Hat reveals shift in interpretation of application modernisation, highlighting security, reliability, and scalability as key modernisation drivers.
Appdome's real-time defense against mobile app social engineering attacks
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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smartphones
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application security
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devsecops
Appdome presents real-time defense system against social engineering attacks targeting mobile apps, enhancing user security and brand reputation.
Tenable extends CNAPP capabilities for enhanced Kubernetes security
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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public cloud
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cloud security
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open source
Tenable plans to extend its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform capabilities to Kubernetes in a bid to reduce operational risk.
Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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malware
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llms
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cybersecurity
Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
Payment terms crucial for B2B eCommerce success – study
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
A Hokodo study indicates payment terms are key in B2B eCommerce, with 83% of businesses willing to abandon a transaction without them.
Poor mobile app quality costs UK businesses millions
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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smartphones
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ai
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software development
Tricentis reveals that poor app quality costs firms up to $2.49M in annual lost revenue, marking the importance of mobile app quality on operational success.
Blame culture jeopardising essential business operations
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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it departments
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employment
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dynatrace
Unhealthy blame culture between IT teams and third-party providers is putting essential business services at risk, reveals Dynatrace.
Deputy & Express Employment partnership systemise shift work
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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workforce management
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deputy
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employment
Deputy and Express Employment Professionals forge a strategic partnership, forecasted to improve work experiences for shift workers worldwide.