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 56
SpeQtral & Toshiba extend partnership to build Singapore's quantum-safe network
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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communication
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partners
SpeQtral and Toshiba continue their collaboration to develop Singapore's first quantum-safe network, aiming to provide global network protection.
Granite Digital's expansion & Kentico Gold Partnership to boost revenue
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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devops
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data science
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martech
Granite Digital plans to expand its team by 10 and expects a €1.2M revenue boost from its new Kentico Gold Partnership.
UK ranks fourth globally in readiness for 6G technology
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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samsung
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ericsson
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r&d
The United Kingdom is fourth globally for 6G readiness, showing prominence in 6G innovation, according to a recent study.
2/3 consumers have digital privacy concerns when shopping online
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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ebay
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online shopping
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online security
Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.
Significant drop in ransomware but threat remains for UK
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
UK sees rise in ransomware victims despite 32% drop globally, highlighting continuing threat, says GuidePoint Security report.
UK's Quorum Cyber gains entry to Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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agentic ai
Quorum Cyber, a UK-based cybersecurity specialist, has gained entry into the Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview.
UK's cybersecurity centre warns of AI threats to 2025 general election
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ai
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government
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ncsc
AI poses escalating threats to the integrity of UK's 2025 general election, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.
SecurityBridge expands teams amid demand for SAP solutions
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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deloitte
Amid rising demand for SAP security solutions, SecurityBridge significantly augments its North American support teams.
Singapore's DCRU eyes Japanese market amid asset performance boost efforts
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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digital realty
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mitsubishi corporation
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global expansion
Singapore's DCRU has targeted Japan expansion as it shores up assets via various agreements, including property sales.
New report reveals booming global demand for AI expertise
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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ai
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salaries
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deel
Artificial intelligence expertise has seen a global surge, with a 60% in hiring and 59% rise in organisations seeking such skills, according to a new report.
TCS identifies five key cybersecurity trends for 2024
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Tata Consultancy Services has highlighted what it says are the top five cybersecurity trends it believes will shape global enterprise in 2024.
OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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malware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.
Boomers have better cybersecurity habits than millennials and Gen Z
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Millennials are twice as likely to reuse their passwords, leaving them vulnerable to account breaches during a busy festive shopping season.
Remote expands Global Payroll to more than 30 countries
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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payroll systems
Remote expands its Global Payroll service to over 30 countries, with plans to reach more than 50 countries by H1 2024.
1/3 employees believe their actions don't impact security
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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ivanti
Top-down, one-size-fits-all enterprise cybersecurity ignores the unique risks that accompany geography, age, gender, and role.
Moving to the cloud best way to reduce footprint – report
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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supply chain
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cloudflare
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it infrastructure
A new report has revealed that switching enterprise network services from on-premise devices can cut related carbon emissions up to 96%.
Younger generations less likely to change their passwords
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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hacking
Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
Healthcare's ransomware defences need more preventative action
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Healthcare was the most targeted industry sector by ransomware last year, with 45% suffering an attack, according to a new survey.
Refurbished PC and laptop market to surpass $47.3 billion
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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clean technologies
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pc hardware
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sustainability
Numerous startups are investing in refurbished workstations to reduce costs and sustain for longer periods. This will positively impact the global market.
Australian execs anticipate significant workforce reskilling as they adopt AI
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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ai
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education, learning & training
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ibm
While employees rank impactful work as a top attribute they care about, executives say it's one of the least important factors to their teams.