About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 16
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.
Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK for cyber training scheme
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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edutech
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it training
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risk & compliance
Nationwide has partnered with CAPSLOCK to launch a cyber security training programme, aiming to enhance diversity and skills in the UK's cyber workforce.
Targa Telematics & Volkswagen forge strategic partnership
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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iot
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fleet management
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data privacy
Targa Telematics has formed a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to enhance data solutions for fleet operators across Europe.
Trint launches AI Summaries to ease transcript workflow
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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content creation
Trint has launched AI Summaries, a new feature allowing users to create 400-word transcript summaries with one click, enhancing transcription efficiency.
Infinigate boosts revenue by 14%, surpassing EUR €2 billion
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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emea
Infinigate has reported a 14% revenue increase across EMEA and ANZ in the last quarter, surpassing EUR €2 billion globally amid economic challenges.
Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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employment
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global expansion
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sme
Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.
Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
DCS Innov launches iChange multi-currency debit card
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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cloud services
DCS Innov has unveiled iChange, a Platinum Debit Mastercard with a multi-currency wallet, enhancing spending flexibility for global travellers.
Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
New subscription service aims to electrify Australian homes
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Smart and Intellihub have launched an innovative subscription service in Australia, easing home electrification costs with solar, batteries, and EV leasing.
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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microsoft
EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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malware
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.
inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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hcm
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employment
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hr
inploi has seen a remarkable 150% growth in 2024, expanding partnerships with well-known brands and gearing up for significant international expansion.
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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cloud services
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sustainability
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.