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 313
Board International looks to accelerate APAC momentum with new channel appointments
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CA Technologies alum Paul Miles joins Board International as the new channel partner operations manager in Melbourne.
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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ai
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productivity
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ml
AI will boost workplace productivity, making workers more valuable rather than replacing them, according to M-Files' latest report.
Genesis launches virtual power plant platform
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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genesis energy
Genesis partners with Karit to create a virtual power plant for customers, allowing them to generate, store, and sell energy.
TechnologyOne launches STEAM Lab pilot launch in Queensland
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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saas
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steam subjects
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technologyone
TechnologyOne has launched a pioneering STEAM Lab pilot at Morayfield State High School in Queensland, inspiring students with tech-based experiential learning.
HPE names Commvault as partner of the year
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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storage
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microsoft
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commvault
Commvault has been named the 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology Partner of the Year for Storage Solutions.
The six AI technologies impacting project professionals
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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devops
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apm
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ai
AI disruption is on a large scale, with 81% of organisations being impacted, and 37% prioritising AI adoption, says PMI report.
APAC workers resent asking permission to access software, study finds
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
APAC workers are increasingly sidestepping IT protocols to access software, with millennials leading the charge, a Snow Software study reveals.
Aussie students want fully digitised university experience
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
Australian students demand more from universities, seeking fully digitised education, with 54% ready to switch institutions for better tech and innovation.
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.
Commvault expands local leadership team in bid to boost ANZ momentum
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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partner programmes
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commvault
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business strategy
Commvault strengthens its ANZ leadership team with key executive appointments, aiming to enhance growth and fortify strategic partnerships in the region.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cartech
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uber
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volvo
Volvo and Uber lift the curtain on a self-driving Volvo XC90, marking a significant milestone in their quest to revolutionise autonomous ridesharing.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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cyber attacks
Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.
Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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google
Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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microsoft
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passwords
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kcom
Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
Newtech's new partnership to deliver analytics and reporting tools to APAC
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Newtech Solutions partners with Tollring to bring call analytics and reporting tools to its Asia Pacific customers.