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 51
Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities
Tue, 7th May 2024
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ransomware
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cyber risk
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global economy
New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.
Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope
Tue, 7th May 2024
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opentext
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mainframe
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m&a
Rocket Software ramps up its modernisation capabilities with a $2.275bn acquisition of OpenText's AMC division.
Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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edutech
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partner programmes
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iam
Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
Broadband Forum boosts 5G developments for converged services
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Broadband Forum pioneers 5G advancements for the convergence of wireless and wireline networks, enhancing network resilience and applications.
NCSC warns of rising cyber threats to UK from Russia
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ncsc
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network visibility
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industrial control systems
UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns of escalating threats to critical infrastructure from Russian state-aligned actors.
Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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ai
The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.
Wix e-commerce tops as fastest CMS, Magento lags behind
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ecm
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martech
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ecommerce
Indago Digital's new study reveals substantial disparities in site loading speed among leading content management systems.
adesso outlines ambitious expansion plans for the UK
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
German IT giant adesso targets UK market expansion following substantial growth, appointing industry veteran Libero Raspa to lead operations.
Epicor boosts AI capabilities with Smart Software acquisition
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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erp
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ai
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ml
Epicor has acquired AI-focused inventory planning pioneer, Smart Software, advancing their delivery of AI-integrated ERP solutions.
Singaporean companies lead in adjusting to EU’s CSRD
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Singaporean companies leading global transition in integrated financial and sustainability reporting, spurred by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
ABB's Startup Challenge 2024 unveils AI-focused energy solutions
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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genai
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ai
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abb
Four startups won ABB's 2024 Startup Challenge, aimed at incorporating AI into existing energy industry platforms to promote a low-carbon future.
Roq underscores importance of tech maintenance to prevent B2C outages
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Engineering firm Roq highlights urgent need for increased investment in technology maintenance, amid rising tech failures and outages affecting B2C platforms.
UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
TREND Networks enhances SignalTEK 10G with user-friendly updates
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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ux
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networks
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trend networks
TREND Networks has upgraded its SignalTEK 10G Network Throughput Tester and Cable Qualifier, introducing new features for simplified operation.
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.
Espionage breaches account for 25% in APAC, report reveals
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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cybersecurity
A quarter of data breaches in APAC are espionage attacks, a significantly higher portion than Europe and North America.
Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintech
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ai
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ml
LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.
Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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healthtech
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nfc
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authentication
SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.
SAS unveils industry-specific AI models to transform business solutions
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
SAS is set to revolutionise business operations with industry-specific AI models designed for swift implementation and maximum productivity.
MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.