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 37
Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their alliance to enhance enterprise AI security and combat online scams across multi-cloud environments.
Australian accounting sector ups AI investment to boost value
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
Australian accounting firms are boosting AI investments to enhance efficiency, driving profits and skills development amid talent shortages in the sector.
Majority of Australians wary of roaming fees as travel surges
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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optus
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mobile data
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travel apps
A survey finds 82% of Australians fear unexpected roaming fees as over half plan overseas trips, highlighting demand for affordable, reliable mobile data abroad.
CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ddos
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devops
CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.
Qualtrics unveils refreshed Partner Programme & tiered tracks
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Qualtrics has refreshed its Partner Programme with new tiered tracks to boost global partner growth and enhance experience management capabilities.
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.
Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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software updates
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cyber attacks
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
Group-IB unveils Fraud Matrix 2.0 to boost anti-fraud efforts
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Group-IB launches Fraud Matrix 2.0, an upgraded tool enhancing fraud detection and response with real-time insights, actor profiles, and sector-specific analysis.
New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
New Zealand unites cyber incident reporting under one platform by merging CERT NZ with NCSC, enhancing support across individuals and businesses nationwide.
Australia’s EV growth hampered by slow infrastructure rollout
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Australia’s slow rollout of EV infrastructure, especially in apartments and regional areas, is curbing electric vehicle growth despite rising sales in 2024.
NEXTDC invests USD $200m in Sunshine Coast AI data centre
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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fintech
NEXTDC plans a USD $200m AI-optimised data centre, SC2, on Sunshine Coast, boosting Queensland as a key digital and innovation hub.
UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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surveillance
Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.
Westcon-Comstor & Cohesity boost AI security in New Zealand
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cohesity to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions amid growing threats in New Zealand's USD $760.80m market.
Endava opens Perth office to boost AI support for WA industries
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Endava has opened a new Perth office to support Western Australia's energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors with AI and digital transformation services.
UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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digital inclusion
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dyslexia
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source code
Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.
UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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agentic ai
Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.
Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
AI becomes essential to the future of security operations centre
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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soc
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey by Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity experts in the UK and US view AI as vital for future security operations centres, boosting efficiency and job satisfaction.
Majority of UK travellers worry about airport data security
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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data privacy
Nearly 60% of UK air travellers worry about personal data security at airports, highlighting the need for trustworthy, transparent digital systems.