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 30
Personalised data & AI crucial for brands' future success
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Circana's new report reveals how brands can boost customer lifetime value through personalised commerce, leveraging data tech and predictive analytics.
AI offers vital support for dementia care but risks remain high
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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ai
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alexa
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mental health
AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.
Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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iam
The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
Black Kite launches tool for third-party vulnerability insight
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Black Kite launches Vulnerability Intelligence Briefs to help organisations identify and manage third-party cyber risks, enhancing supply chain security.
Gresham unveils web-based upgrade for investment data platform
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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api
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integration
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financial services
Gresham upgrades Control for Investment Management with a new web interface, boosting integration and automation for over 100 investment clients globally.
Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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application security
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supply chain
Minimus launches with USD $51 million to cut 95% of CVEs in software supply chains, offering secure components and faster vulnerability reduction.
Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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gaming
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surveillance
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biometrics
Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
Lionfish launches Aquarium AI for instant market insights
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cloud security
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xdr
Lionfish launches Aquarium, an AI-driven platform delivering real-time competitive intelligence to boost business insights globally and speed up market analysis.
Graylog unveils Spring 2025 release with enhanced security tools
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Graylog's Spring 2025 release boosts security with AI-driven detection, Data Lake Preview, and a new Threat Coverage Analyzer to streamline workflows.
Tuskira launches AI Analyst Workforce to automate threat defence
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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socs
Tuskira has unveiled its AI Analyst Workforce, fully automating threat defence to boost security teams' speed and reduce costs by up to 50%.
Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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malware
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data protection
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hyperscale
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
Microchip unveils solutions to boost AI data centre performance
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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storage
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
Microchip expands its data centre portfolio with secure, high-speed connectivity and power management solutions to meet rising AI workload demands globally.
Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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youtube
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facebook
Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Emburse launches AI-driven mobile app to streamline expenses
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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fintech
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ai
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expense management
Emburse launches an AI-powered app to simplify global enterprise expense management, offering features like receipt capture and multi-language support.
Agentic AI raises concerns over enterprise risks & value
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Dan French of Consider Solutions warns that Agentic AI's risks may outweigh benefits as enterprises rush to adopt autonomous systems amid ongoing scepticism.
Hurdle using AI to transform diagnostic innovation
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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ai
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bayer
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automation
Hurdle uses an AI platform to speed up diagnostics development, tackling inefficiencies and enabling quicker, scalable precision medicine solutions.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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supply chain
Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.