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 211
Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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risk & compliance
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smb
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covid-19
Traditional banks in Australia are at risk of losing SME business to non-traditional competitors, according to new research by RFI Global for FICO.
Cybersecurity skills shortage causing headaches for industry
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.
Digital trust vital in fight against against cybersecurity threats
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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solar power
Digital trust is crucial for securing the connected world, according to cybersecurity company DigiCert and industry pundits.
New Norton report finds deception scams on the rise
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Cybercriminals are capitalising on global events using deepfakes and crypto scams to mislead consumers, a new report has revealed.
Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
Incumbent banks must embrace data-centric capabilities
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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fintech
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martech
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omnichannel
Retail banks are lagging in their ability to offer true omnichannel experiences, as customers pivot to competitors that offer more personalised experiences.
CISOs believe open source offers faster path to security
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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application security
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open source
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cybersecurity
Open source security solutions are the preferred choice for nearly 70% of chief information security officers, according to Aqua Security.
Businesses unable to properly succeed in data economy
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Only 6% of businesses use, access, and share data and data services in a way that grants them all the business benefits provided by a robust data strategy.
Digital Edge to build South Korea's largest commercial data center
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
The project will be the largest commercial data center project in South Korea with total IT power of 120MW and a capital investment of more than KWR$1 trillion.
Ava Security builds on ANZ expansion with key appointment
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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expansion
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ava security
The company has appointed Clint Palm as sales director in ANZ to continue to grow its market presence in the region.
Businesses throwing money at nothing over cybersecurity stack
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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licensing
Infrastructure and licensing costs are deeply concerning for businesses looking to consolidate cybersecurity tools and make a move into the cloud.
Tier III Ready Datacenter solutions shortlisted for major awards
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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canon
Cannon Technologies' innovative Tier III Ready Datacenter solutions have been shortlisted for four major awards.
Zero trust crucial as high-profile ransomware attacks rise
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
High-profile ransomware attacks and reliance on digital infrastructure sees an increasing need for businesses to embrace zero trust cybersecurity.
Sustainability tops executive agendas, APAC lagging behind
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Sustainability may be topping executive agendas around the world, but the Asia Pacific region is lagging behind, according to Google Cloud.
Dell Technologies expands edge innovations for retailers
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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crm
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network infrastructure
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cx
Dell Technologies has announced the expansion of its edge solutions to help retailers quickly generate more value and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
Absolute Software unveils ransomware response offering
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
The product is designed to enable organisations to increase strategic preparedness and accelerate endpoint recovery.
Spark's Entelar signs distributor agreement with Radware
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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ddos
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partner programmes
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radware
Entelar has signed a distributor agreement with cyber security and application delivery solutions provider Radware.
Attackers innovate, adapt to achieve mission - report
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
While progress has been made in threat detection and response, adversaries continue to innovate and adapt to achieve their mission in targeted environments.
ANZ shoppers plan to spend less, be more selective
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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bnpl
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bigcommerce
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online shopping
For retailers, 2022 is set to be a year of introspection as shoppers across Australia and New Zealand indicate they plan to spend less.
Evolving techniques targeting cloud native environments uncovered
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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devops
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application security
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apm
Attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments, new research from Aqua Security has revealed.