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 44
Emergence of advanced tech driving Data Center Liquid Cooling Market
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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blockchain
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ai
The small and mid-sized data center segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment of the data center liquid cooling market from 2023 to 2028.
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.
HubSpot unveils HubSpot AI platform and new Sales Hub
Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
HubSpot has unveiled HubSpot AI, a set of AI-powered products and features to help customer-facing teams excel in a changing business landscape.
Hyper-converged systems market to reach $129.38 billion by 2033
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Rising adoption can be attributed to the increasing digital transformation in data centres adopting HCI solutions, according to a new report.
GoCardless and Xero renew partnership to help SMBs
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Small businesses around the world are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent history, and the pressure is impacting business owners.
Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.
HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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software
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construction
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business management platform
Australian construction software firm HammerTech will open offices in the UK and Ireland, and increase its presence in New Zealand.
eCommerce fraud fast becoming a crisis for merchants
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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e-commerce
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fraud
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ravelin
eCommerce fraud is growing fast and financially impacting businesses across the globe, according to new research from Ravelin.
Nearly 40% increase in global ransomware attacks – report
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by almost 40%, with cybercriminals targeting organisations with cyber insurance, says a new report by Zscaler.
Increase in security breaches in UK healthcare sector
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
79% of UK healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021, according to new research by SOTI.
FinOps adoption massive yet impact remains elusive
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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finops
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cloud services
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cloudbolt
98% of companies have a formal FinOps team or are considering adding one, but only 1 in 500 have achieved value from FinOps so far.
Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.
Global C-Suite sticking with cloud, despite macro headwinds
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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ai
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investment
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tata
Business leaders are doubling down on cloud as a long-term catalyst for innovation, AI-powered transformation and sustainability.
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APAC IT leaders doubt digital infrastructure's readiness for AI
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Survey shows while 83% of businesses pursue the benefits of AI, building the infrastructure to support it remains a priority.
More than half of CISOs have dealt with the loss of sensitive data in the past 12 months
Tue, 16th May 2023
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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ciso
Nearly 80% of Singapore's chief information security officers feel at risk of a cyber attack, according to a report by Proofpoint.
Urgent calls for worldwide cybersecurity standards
Fri, 5th May 2023
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uc
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
There is growing necessity for greater standardisation and collaboration amidst rapidly evolving cybersecurity policies and regulations.
Banks, healthcare amongst top targets for cybercrime
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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healthtech
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blackberry
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cyber attacks
BlackBerry's latest report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on financial institutions, food retailers, and healthcare providers.
Ransomware prolific in first quarter of 2023 – report
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
After a seemingly slow quarter of ransomware activity during the late-2022 holiday season, there was alarming surge of activity in the first quarter of 2023.
Australian manufacturers increasingly wary of nation state threats
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Outdated operating technologies are leaving Australian manufacturers vulnerable to nation state attacks, according to a BlackBerry study.