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 66
Economic pressures lead Australians to embrace secondhand shopping
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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millennials
New data indicates 26% of consumers are hesitant to make purchases over $200 in the next six months, reflecting growing economic pressures.
Couchbase unveils Capella Columnar & free tier on AWS
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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aws
Couchbase launches Capella Columnar on Amazon Web Services, aiming to streamline the development of adaptive applications.
Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Officers
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Technology Officers to drive the integration of sustainability across business and tech strategies.
Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
Tech Suzhou Advocates launches to boost aerospace sector
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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sme
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startups
Global Tech Advocates has announced the formation of its 39th group, Tech Suzhou Advocates. This new group is the sixth launched in China.
Tessell launches DBaaS for Oracle ExaDB-D on Oracle Cloud
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data science
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oracle
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data management
Tessell launches its new DBaaS, Tessell for Oracle ExaDB-D, on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The company will showcase it at Oracle CloudWorld.
Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
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support
A new Gartner report criticising SOAR systems for high costs and unmet promises has stirred controversy, with Acora defending its approach to optimising SOAR technology.
Cequence Security announces strategic partnership with Netskope
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Cequence Security partners with Netskope to offer enhanced API threat intelligence through the Cequence UAP platform, fortifying cyber defences against evolving threats.
HPE unveils new private cloud AI solution with NVIDIA aid
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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hybrid cloud
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genai
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llms
Hewlett Packard Enterprise debuts HPE Private Cloud AI, a cloud solution developed with NVIDIA to swiftly deploy Gen AI applications for businesses.
Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, integrating seamlessly with its existing Professional Services Cloud to enhance collaboration across departments.
Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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uc
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data privacy
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ai
Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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fintech
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banking
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aryza group
Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Salesforce report reveals 87% of Singaporean C-suite executives rank generative AI among their top three priorities, urging rapid organisational adoption.
BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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dr
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
Broadcom launches Rally Anywhere to boost enterprise agility
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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saas
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devops
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data analytics
The on-premises enterprise agility platform is designed to enhance global team collaboration while ensuring data sovereignty and security.
Zendesk launches outcome-based pricing model for AI agents
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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ai
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agentic ai
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zendesk
Zendesk launches an outcome-based pricing model for its AI agents, aligning costs with resolved issues to enhance transparency and ensure tangible returns.
Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.