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 188
Mandiant uncovers new Russian attacks against Ukraine by Turla
Tue, 10th Jan 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber attacks
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mandiant
Mandiant published research of a new espionage operation targeting Ukraine that it suspects is being conducted by Russian cyber espionage group, Turla.
Human service, AI and analytics top contact centre trends
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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uc
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data analytics
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ai
As global financial conditions continue to worsen, the number of vulnerable customers is increasing, according to IPI.
Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.
Shopify enters next era of growth, introduces Commerce Components
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Shopify has launched a new brand and offering, Commerce Components by Shopify, a modern, composable stack for enterprise retail.
Supply chain attacks remain large threat to enterprise
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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siem
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Supply chain attacks will continue to be one of the biggest threats to enterprises using open-source software, according to new key trends from LogRhythm.
OKX unveils new API key security protection features
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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api
Cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced comprehensive API key security protection features, further enhancing user protection against external threats.
Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.
Progress set to acquire MarkLogic for $335 million
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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m&a
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progress
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nosql
Company adds powerful NoSQL database and semantic metadata management to its portfolio and continues to deliver on Total Growth Strategy.
Web scraping, alternative data to grow in popularity
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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oxylabs
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partners
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partnerships
Over the next year, the spotlight will be put on optimising generative AI, cybersecurity, and ML, as well as expanding web data application.
Fortinet recognised for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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wireless networks
The recognition can be attributed to the strength of its Wired and Wireless LAN portfolio, including FortiSwitch and FortiAP.
Remote sensing tech market to reach $42.5 billion by 2030
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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data collection
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sensors
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msg
The remote sensing technology market is set to reach $42.5 billion by 2030, according to new forecasts from the Market Statsville Group.
Ransomware to remain public enemy #1 in 2023 - report
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
As of 2022, roughly 68% of all global organisations have fallen victim to at least one ransomware infection. Sadly, that figure will continue to rise in 2023.
Era of software-defined storage coming to an end - report
Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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storage
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cloud services
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cloud storage
Data storage, security and management are critical. The era of software-defined storage is ending, says Nyriad's Andrew Russell.
Tuesday busiest day for Zoom calls – and other insights
Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Tuesday is the busiest day of the week for Zoom calls, while January and October see the most action, according to new figures released by Zoom.
Voice recognition software market to hit $10.5 billion by 2030
Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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biometrics
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ai
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voice recognition
This advancement is due largely to the rise of artificial intelligence and natural language processing software, as well as improvements in computing power.
Appointment scheduling software market to reach $786.2 million by 2030
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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supply chain
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ai
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scheduling
Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and machine learning provide significant growth opportunities in the forecast period.
Infrastructure-as-a-Service, cyber-resilient infrastructure, amongst 2023 predictions
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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storage
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iaas
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cybersecurity
Increased investment in Infrastructure-as-a-Service and cyber-resilient infrastructure are amongst the top 2023 predictions, according to Hitachi Vantara.
Digital solutions, sustainability prompt building management systems growth
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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clean technologies
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management
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sustainability
Increasing industry convergence and the emergence of innovative technologies revolutionise the global BMS industry, says Frost & Sullivan.
Wearables growth to stall as macroeconomic pressures continue
Wed, 28th Dec 2022
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wearables
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apple
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shipments
The downturn in 2022 was brought on by difficult year-over-year comparisons following the market's dramatic growth during the first two years of the pandemic.
IoT node and gateway market to reach US$727 million by 2030
Wed, 28th Dec 2022
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iot
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supply chain
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gateway
The rise in digital awareness toward IoT nodes will lead to a huge demand for IoT nodes and gateway technologies.