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 31
Splashtop launches Australian cloud for local data compliance
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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edr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Splashtop launches an Australian cloud to meet local data sovereignty laws and boost security for government, education, and enterprise clients.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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martech
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marketing
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digital media
Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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devops
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siem
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.