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 65
Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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hcm
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.
DE-CIX launches carrier-neutral enterprise partner program
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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ai
DE-CIX unveils the first-of-its-kind carrier-neutral enterprise partner programme to cater to surging demand for AI, IoT, and cloud data.
Cloudflare launches Magic Cloud Networking following new acquisition
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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casb
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sase
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zero trust security
Cloudflare's new product, Magic Cloud Networking, provides unified network management by leveraging Nefeli's technology.
Heavy reliance on manual data tracking in supply chains
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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wakefield research
Findings from a LeanDNA and Wakefield Research survey highlight a high dependency on manual data-tracking in the supply chain sector.
UK retailers confront barriers to AI adoption, study finds
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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ai
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ai models
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ml
Despite 69% of retailers in the United Kingdom planning AI integration in the next two years, only 27% are currently utilising it.
Service Leadership unveils key IT provider pay report findings
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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leadership
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inflation
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connectwise
Service Leadership reveals key insight into IT solution provider pay, showcasing data from top performers and predicting future compensation trends.
Blackpoint Cyber launches free protection programme
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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apm
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cybersecurity
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software development
Blackpoint Cyber rolls out the Blackpoint Community Protection Programme, offering Managed Service Providers free, 24/7 security monitoring.
Immutable storage key to cybersecurity, says Scality survey
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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veeam software
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data security
IT leaders are embracing immutable data storage to bolster cybersecurity, highlighting its crucial role in secure backup recovery.
Rising trend of cybersecurity experts turning to cybercrime
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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job seekers
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dark web
CIISec flags growing concern over cybersecurity professionals engaging in cybercrime, incited by the enticing monetary gains of the dark web.
Healthcare sector plans AI adoption for more accurate sales data
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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healthtech
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data quality
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data automation
Healthcare sales leaders to embrace AI and automation technology to enhance data accuracy and sales productivity over the next three years.
Global push for gigacities to boost socioeconomic growth
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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5g & beyond
The World Broadband Association urges governments to invest in 'gigacities' with high-speed internet access to boost socio-economic growth.
BT wins £26m deal to deliver gigabit broadband to schools
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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edutech
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uc
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telco
BT has secured a £26m deal to supply gigabit broadband to 650+ primary schools in hard-to-reach parts of England.
Cloud-first strategy key for business ESG compliance
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
Amid growing global green commitments, businesses grapple with aligning IT operations to Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
High confidence yet increased breaches in QR & image phishing
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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ironscales
Study highlights a worrying disparity between organisational self-confidence and actual ability to counter image-based and QR code phishing attacks.
Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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genai
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ai
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ethics
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
WSO2 rolls out Identity Server 7.0 with advanced features
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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iam
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user interface
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idaas
WSO2 launches WSO2 Identity Server 7.0, an industry-first open-source identity and access management solution.
Singtel's SingVerify to tackle scams, boost digital security
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Singtel introduces SingVerify, a novel digital security toolkit aimed at combating scams by verifying customer identities in real-time.
Hornetsecurity, Vade merge to advance European cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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microsoft 365
Merger of German cloud security provider Hornetsecurity and French email security leader Vade seeks to strengthen the European cybersecurity landscape.
£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data science
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genai
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ai
AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
Golden Quarter lift-off for UK electronics manufacturers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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telco
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growth
UK's electronics and telecom sector sees surge in profitability, surpassing industry average for the fourth quarter of 2023.