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 24
Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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casb
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ai
Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
Contentstack launches Agent OS for adaptive brand experiences
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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cx
Contentstack launches Agent OS, an AI-driven platform enabling brands to deliver real-time, personalised digital experiences tailored to individual customer context.
AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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supply chain
AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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mdm
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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cx
NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
Australian marketers embrace AI but face data & trust hurdles
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Australian marketers embrace AI and synthetic data for insights but battle data overload, trust issues, and measuring ROI amid rising tech investments.
Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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instagram
The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
Over half of firms lack clear AI policy as risks mount, survey finds
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.
CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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power / energy
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marketing
CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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devops
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apm
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genai
Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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data management
The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
Email remains top vulnerability for sensitive data, report finds
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Email remains the greatest risk for sensitive data breaches, with 90% of business communications exposed, warns Kiteworks' 2025 security report.
StarHub partners Vectra AI to deliver advanced AI cybersecurity
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
StarHub teams up with Vectra AI to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity, enhancing protection for Singapore enterprises amid rising cyber threats.
Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.
Singapore partners in global exchange to combat online scams
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
GovTech Singapore joins Global Signal Exchange, partnering with over 30 members to share real-time data and combat online scams worldwide.
Singapore firms lead in AI security but face shadow AI threat
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai security
Singaporean firms lead globally in AI security readiness but face the highest incidence of risky unsanctioned shadow AI use, raising significant governance concerns.
Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.