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 20
THE ICONIC partners with Google AI to transform shopping
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
THE ICONIC is teaming up with Google Cloud to revolutionise its online shopping, introducing advanced AI features for a more personalised customer experience.
Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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soc
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edr
Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.
Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ecm
The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.
Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new report by PagerDuty reveals that 87% of Australian executives foresee major IT outages and stress the importance of automation to mitigate disruptions.
Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
SmartBear wins 2025 IoT award for enterprise solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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iot
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visibility
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automation
SmartBear has triumphed with the 2025 IoT Innovation Award for Enterprise Solution of the Year, marking its fifth successive win for the API Hub.
HighPoint unveils engineering services for tech sectors
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edge computing
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casb
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cloud services
HighPoint Technologies has unveiled its new Engineering Services, offering tailored solutions for NVMe, SAS/SATA, and USB storage interfaces to enhance product development.
Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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transparency
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millennials
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gen z
A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.
Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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api
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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iot
The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce management
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.
Salesforce survey reveals high support for AI in Singapore
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
A new survey reveals overwhelming public support in Singapore for AI agents in government services, with 98% of respondents willing to embrace the technology.
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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recruitment
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employment
A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.
Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising e-commerce and smart analytics.
F5 unveils AI assistant to enhance app security oversight
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
F5 has unveiled an AI-powered assistant to aid SecOps and NetOps teams in securing applications across increasingly complex hybrid networks.
Halcyon partners with Distology for UK ransomware fight
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Halcyon has expanded its Revolution Partner Program to the UK, teaming up with cybersecurity distributor Distology to bolster ransomware defences.
European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.