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 19
Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
#
ransomware
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
supply chain
NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
AI tools boost speed & accuracy for security analysts in SOCs
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
cloud security
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai
A study reveals AI tools let security analysts work 45-61% faster and with 22-29% more accuracy in SOC investigations than manual methods alone.
Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
ransomware
#
encryption
#
cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.
Report finds only 9% of firms have full data access for AI use
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
ai security
#
ai
#
trends & predictions
Only 9% of firms report full access to their data for AI use, despite 86% being data driven, reveals Cloudera's survey of 1,574 IT leaders worldwide.
Hexaware urges unified AI strategy as CX scores continue to fall
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Hexaware warns falling global customer experience scores need a unified AI strategy, urging businesses to integrate tools for personalisation and efficiency.
Enterprise AI Masters thrive with focus on data & security
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
digital transformation
#
data science
#
genai
NetApp's 2025 study reveals AI Masters boost revenue by 24% through focus on data readiness, security, and advanced AI infrastructure in enterprises globally.
Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
firewalls
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
breach prevention
Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.
Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
gaming
#
martech
#
digital entertainment
Circana's Future of Media report urges brands to adopt multi-platform strategies combining digital and traditional channels to boost engagement and ROI.
Critical Redis flaw threatens 330,000 cloud systems globally
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
malware
#
cloud security
#
breach prevention
A critical Redis flaw called RediShell risks 330,000 cloud systems globally, urging urgent patching of all exposed and unauthenticated instances.
Datadog celebrates 1,000 integrations on unified platform
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
siem
#
llms
#
ai
Datadog has hit 1,000 integrations on its platform, offering wide observability across cloud, AI, security, infrastructure and SaaS applications.
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
#
manufacturing
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.
Executives see AI gaps & cultural barriers in customer experience
Sun, 5th Oct 2025
#
crm
#
digital transformation
#
cx
Most executives see their customer experience strategies as failing and say cultural and organisational barriers hinder AI use in transforming customer relationships.
GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
#
data analytics
#
cx
#
martech
Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.
Canadian accountants see growth as AI & advisory services surge
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
#
financial systems
#
ai
#
xero
Eighty percent of Canadian accountants are optimistic as AI and advisory services drive growth and transform the industry, says Xero's 2025 report.
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
#
online fraud
Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
power / energy
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
#
physical security
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
#
network security
ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
Corporate treasurers set to drive value creation & growth by 2030
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
#
data analytics
#
risk & compliance
#
pd
Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.