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 201
Almost half of businesses experienced a cyberattack last year
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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cyber attacks
The travel and leisure, retail and wholesale, and business services industries were the top three sectors most at risk.
Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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blockchain
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software development
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cryptocurrency
Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.
Fraud costs increase more than 10% over pre-pandemic levels
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Cost of fraud in Asia Pacific rose 10%-16% from pre-pandemic levels, with digital banks and alternative lenders hit hardest.
Schneider Electric named Microsoft Energy & Sustainability Partner of the Year
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Schneider Electric named Microsoft Partner of the Year for Energy - Sustainability, recognized for innovative solutions.
VPN software market surges amidst rising cybersecurity concerns
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
Increasing concerns regarding cyber security are expected to boost the adoption of VPN software, according to a new report.
Mid-sized businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity preparedness
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The onslaught of ransomware attacks has catapulted cybersecurity to the forefront of global business operations.
Ricoh, Cisco optimise hybrid workplace with cloud service
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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printing
Ricoh and Cisco have partnered in a bid to optimise hybrid workplaces with a premier cloud service and leading IT equipment.
Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.
75% of 5G networks to advance to 5G-Advanced by 2030
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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healthtech
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analyst report
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automotive
ABI Research predicts that 75% of 5G networks will upgrade to 5G-Advanced by 2030, with consumer markets leading the way.
Online bullying, harassment skyrockets since COVID outbreak
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Harmful content reports have risen by over 25% since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to Netsafe.
WiFi as a Service market to reach $26 billion through 2032
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
As a result of the easy management of wireless infrastructure over cloud services, WaaS is experiencing rapid growth.
Thales on recruitment hunt for next disruptive innovations
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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recruitment
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thales
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employment
Thales plans to hire over 11,000 people and create 3,000 internal mobility opportunities globally as part of its recruitment drive.
Palo Alto Networks' cloud security platform receives IRAP assessment
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks achieves IRAP assessment for its cyber security services in Australia, providing assured protection for government agencies.
Large enterprises propel 5G industrial IoT market
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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iot
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industrial iot
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financial results
Large enterprises are propelling the 5G industrial Internet of Things market, according to a recently published report from Future Market Insights.
Vectra AI named as AWS security competency partner
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
Threat detection and response company Vectra AI has announced that it has become an Amazon Web Services Security Competency Partner.
Retailers must invest in new tech to keep up with online shopping demand
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Zealand shoppers are expecting digital transformation, with 8 in 10 saying retailers need to invest in new technology, according to a new report.
Businesses unprepared to defend against ransomware attacks
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks continue to impact organisations worldwide with high costs, but businesses are still largely unprepared.
Consumers want speed, visibility in return for brand loyalty
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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open source
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branding
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online shopping
72% of Australian shoppers want complete online order visibility and 63% are loyal to retailers who deliver goods the fastest.
Evonik relies on Getac F110 tablet to control autonomous robot
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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robots
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autonomy
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getac
The aim of the project is to evaluate the practicality of an automated robotic maintenance and inspection solution in the chemical industry.
State Library of Victoria entrusts Oracle support and security to Rimini Street
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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partner programmes
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oracle
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rimini street
Rimini Street secures contract with State Library of Victoria to provide support and maintenance for its Oracle E-Business software.