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 67
Kaspersky enhances SIEM capabilities with major platform update
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest SIEM update enhances threat detection with advanced features like multi-cluster search, DNS Analytics, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
F5 & Intel join forces to boost AI security & performance
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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uc
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iot
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digital entertainment
F5 and Intel team up to bolster the security and efficiency of AI applications, integrating Intel's IPUs and OpenVINO toolkit with F5's NGINX Plus.
Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.
Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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lenovo
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modernisation
Lenovo unveils its Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services, aiming to simplify hybrid cloud design complexities and deliver future-proofed solutions within six weeks.
Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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cybercriminals
A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.
A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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saas
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physical security
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breach prevention
A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
Balancing human talent and AI remains key challenge
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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comptia
A new CompTIA whitepaper highlights the challenges of integrating AI with human talent, emphasising the need for strategic planning and upskilling.
Ransomware attacks increasingly target ERP systems
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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erp
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cybersecurity
New research by Onapsis finds a 69% rise in enterprises communicating with ransomware actors, highlighting a surge in attacks on ERP applications.
MDR services market set to reach US$9 billion in 2024
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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supply chain
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apm
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cybersecurity
Canalys projects a 50% surge in managed detection and response services by 2024, with the market expected to hit US$9 billion driven by external demands.
Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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saas
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data protection
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dr
Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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dr
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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visibility
On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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customers
Snowflake reports Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of USD $868.8 million, a 29% YoY growth. Product revenue rose 30% to USD $829.3 million.
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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connectivity
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students
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fedex
FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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genai
Google Cloud partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.
Fortinet teams up with CSA to boost Singapore's cybersecurity
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has signed an MoC with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore to bolster the nation's cyber defences, focusing on intelligence sharing and threat detection.
Five Faces & Privy announce digital health partnership
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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automation
Australia's Five Faces and Indonesia's Privy announce a partnership to enhance healthcare tech, integrating digital solutions across both nations.
Shimizu Corporation enhances data infrastructure with Denodo
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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data management
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data infrastructure
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data governance
Denodo's data management platform boosts Shimizu Corporation's operational efficiency, slashes project lead times, and saves on vendor costs post-proving phase.
Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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saas
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virtualisation
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dr
Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.