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 188
Cohesity launches new data security alliance in fight against cyber attacks
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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cohesity
Cohesity partners with top cybersecurity firms to fight cyberattacks. Data Security Alliance aims to provide comprehensive data protection and resilience.
IT and data centre industry at beginning stage of sustainability journey
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
There is a disconnect between intent and action, indicating most of the industry is still at the beginning stage of its sustainability journey.
Consumers want frictionless login without sacrificing security
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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mfa
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data privacy
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ping identity
Australian consumers increasingly want frictionless online login experiences without sacrificing the security of personal information.
PTC to acquire SaaS field service management provider ServiceMax
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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service management
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m&a
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ptc
The $1.46 billion acquisition is expected to strengthen PTC's closed-loop product lifecycle management offerings.
AI and data must join forces to deliver strategic value
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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ai models
Despite high expectations for data and artificial intelligence, most companies fail to act on these areas to convert data science to business value.
Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
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ai security
The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.
Nokia, TPG Telecom set new 5G uplink speed record in AU
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
Nokia and TPG Telecom hit 2Gbps 5G uplink speed, breaking Australian record, enabling ultra-high-performing services.
Inconsistency in flexible working leads to talent attrition
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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investment
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unit4
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employment
Inconsistent flexible working strategies are causing talent attrition, warns a new report by Unit4's Business Future Index.
Aussie IT professionals more than double software investment in 2022
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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software
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it spending
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investment
Over half of Australian IT decision-makers increased their software budgets in 2022 despite economic challenges, with additional increases expected in 2023.
Cyber criminals no longer just a subject for the tech industry
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
With so many data breaches and ransomware being reported every week, cyber attacks are becoming mainstream and of great concern.
Aussies set to leaves brands that fail to protect data
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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opentext
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branding
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trust
New research reveals Australian consumers will walk away from a brand if they failed to protect their personal data.
Visibility over cash key to surviving economic storm
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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blackline
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financial results
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visibility
Understanding cash flow in real time will be crucial - but just 4% are completely confident in the visibility they currently have.
Cyber Week showcases breadth of AU cybersecurity sector
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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federal government
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cyber week
Australian Cyber Week 2022 has been launched by the Minister for Cyber Security, showcasing the country's cybersecurity sector.
Dire impact of burnout in ANZ cyber security industry
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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employment
More than half (57%) of local cybersecurity professionals are either looking for new employers or considering exiting the industry all together.
Roadblocks hindering DevSecOps success in Australia
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Many Australian companies are behind in achieving their DevOps and DevSecOps goals, according to a new report.
4 out of 10 work emails are unwanted, new report shows
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Over 40% of work emails are unwanted, according to research from Hornetsecurity, highlighting the constant threats to email security.
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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uc
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emergency services
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vodafone
Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
Australian OAIC data breach report shows key privacy risks
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released its notifiable data breaches report for the first half of the year.
DevOps tools and infrastructure under attack - report
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
DevOps tools and infrastructure are facing increased attacks, with API vulnerabilities impacting security focus, according to a report by Wallarm.
Businesses reskilling IT workers as skills gap widens
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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equinix
In Australia, IT technicians anticipated to be the most in demand talent by 2025, followed by data analysis, security architect and AI.