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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 55
Top universities lagging on basic cybersecurity - report
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Universities in Australia, the US and the UK are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, creating higher risks of email-based impersonation attacks.
NTT reveals plans for new trans-Pacific submarine cable
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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uc
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network infrastructure
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iot
New company formed to build and operate the largest submarine internet cable system between Japan and the United States.
Cybersecurity disconnect between digitally free and unfree countries
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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avast
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cyber risk
People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.
Nano-based products propel electronic materials market
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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supply chain
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solar power
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nano
The rising use of wireless computing devices is one of the primary factors driving the electronic materials and chemicals market share.
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.
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.
Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.
Blasé attitudes to cybersecurity by business a national risk
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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cybersecurity
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regulation
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cyber attacks
The largely unregulated state of cybersecurity in NZ, and consequential ambivalence of most businesses, risk hurting the country's trading prospects.
Consumers want personalisation, but don't trust brands with their data
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Customers expect personalisation during every brand interaction but they don't trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to use it responsibly.
Customer service agents don't want to return to contact centres
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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crm
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uc
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martech
A new report has revealed that 85% of customer service agents want to work full-time at home and not return to contact centre offices.
Majority of APAC CFOs concerned about rising wages
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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hcm
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supply chain
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payroll systems
Global CFOs are worried about rising wages to stay competitive, but remain bullish on growth, according to a survey by Globalization Partners.
Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report
Fri, 27th May 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Australian consumers are at the forefront of mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, abandoning cash and physical payment experiences.
Asia Pacific plagued by sophisticated bad bots - report
Wed, 25th May 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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imperva
The three most common bot attacks were account takeover, content or price scraping, and scalping to obtain limited-availability items.
Infosec unveils role-guided cybersecurity training roadmaps
Wed, 25th May 2022
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Infosec Skills Roles maps hands-on training and certifications to the 12 most in-demand cybersecurity roles to maximise training efficiency.
Infoblox's State of Security Report spotlights Australian remote work hazards
Wed, 18th May 2022
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Attackers exploit weak WiFi, remote endpoints, and the cloud, costing 50% of organisations over $1.3 million in breach damages.
$1 million in cyber skills to stop $100 million in cybercrime
Mon, 9th May 2022
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manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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swinburne university of technology
Swinburne-led program secures $1m funding to train next-gen manufacturing professionals in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
Global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032
Fri, 6th May 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
The global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032 driven by a growing need for cyber security, according to a new report.
Edge computing major enabler of a digital-first paradigm
Wed, 4th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Edge computing and edge deployments are crucial to digital-first operations, according to a new whitepaper from Schneider Electric.
Zero trust crucial as high-profile ransomware attacks rise
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
High-profile ransomware attacks and reliance on digital infrastructure sees an increasing need for businesses to embrace zero trust cybersecurity.
Edge computing critical enabler of digital-first connected operations
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Edge computing is a critical enabler of a transition to digital-first connected operations, according to a new report from Schneider Electric.