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 41
Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.
Marketers anticipate rise in content demands by 2025
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
A report reveals that 77% of marketers expect significant rises in content demands by 2025, amid budget pressures and evolving consumer preferences.
FourKites unveils AI agents Tracy & Sam for efficiency boost
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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uc
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supply chain
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digital twins
FourKites has introduced Tracy and Sam, AI-powered digital workers expected to boost supply chain efficiency by 40%, automating 80% of routine tasks.
Yandex unveils Perforator to cut server costs by up to 20%
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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devops
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apm
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ai
Yandex has launched Perforator, an open-source tool that helps developers optimise server resource usage and potentially save millions in costs.
NTT DATA's report highlights 2025 tech trends impact
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
NTT DATA has unveiled its Technology Foresight 2025 report, highlighting five key tech trends set to transform businesses, including AI-enhanced communication.
SolarWinds forecasts AI evolution & upskilling by 2025
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
SolarWinds has unveiled its 2025 tech forecasts, predicting a pivotal shift in AI adoption, emphasising workforce upskilling and enhanced IT observability.
Jitterbit enhances Harmony with AI-driven NLP integration
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Jitterbit has unveiled AI natural language processing integration into its Harmony platform, enhancing application management through simplified, spoken commands.
Vertiv launches global liquid cooling services for AI use
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv has launched its Liquid Cooling Services portfolio globally, designed to enhance the lifecycle of liquid-cooled systems for AI and high-density computing.
Monday's AI service platform launches for all users
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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service management
monday.com has launched its AI-driven enterprise service management platform, monday service, now available for all users after a successful beta phase.
AI & privacy-first tech driving APAC mobile app surge
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Adjust's 2025 Mobile App Trends report reveals a 26% YoY rise in eCommerce app installs in APAC, driven by AI and privacy-first technologies.
Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cx
Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.
Cisco unveils AI innovations for secure data centres
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Cisco is showcasing its strategic vision at the Cisco Live EMEA event in Amsterdam, revealing innovations to help businesses navigate AI challenges and enhance digital resilience.
60% of firms revamping supply chains amid trade turmoil
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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investment
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automation
A new report reveals 60% of firms are revamping supply chains to tackle tariff uncertainty and market volatility, driving investments in automation and diversification.
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
AI summit in Paris focuses on ethics & sustainability
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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physical security
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genai
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ai
As the Paris AI Action Summit begins, leaders discuss the ethical deployment of AI, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and the protection of creators' rights.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.