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 35
Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.
Singapore launches new Skills Pathway for cybersecurity training
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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csa
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cyber security agency of singapore
Singapore Computer Society launches the Skills Pathway for Cybersecurity, in collaboration with major employers and backed by CSA and AiSP.
Australia's AI adoption poised for growth amid trust issues
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
As AI Appreciation Day approaches on July 16, experts stress trust and ethical use in Australia's AI boom, projected to hit USD $6.4 billion by 2026.
Generative AI to reshape 85% of software workforce by 2025
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Report predicts 85% of the global software workforce will adopt generative AI within two years, citing benefits in efficiency and innovation but flagging concerns over unauthorised use.
Redactive AI secures $11.5 million in seed funding round
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Redactive AI secures $11.5M in seed funding to revolutionise enterprise AI with a focus on security and permissions, attracting key venture firms.
South East Asia leads in email security awareness
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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zoho
Zoho's report reveals SEA's lead in email security awareness among developing regions. SMEs lag behind larger enterprises and developed regions.
AI revolutionises Australia's talent industry, sparking debate
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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labour
AI reshapes Australia’s talent industry: efficiencies rise but voiceover actors struggle as demand drops by 80%. Hunter Talent CEO highlights sector’s dramatic shift.
Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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encryption
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genai
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ai
Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.
Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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wearables
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drones
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
Millennials most likely to quit jobs despite regular manager talks
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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it training
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
A new report highlights a growing disconnect between UK employees and employers, with Millennials feeling most unsupported.
Resurgent Transparent Tribe deploys new Android spyware
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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spyware
SentinelLabs reveals new findings on Transparent Tribe's resurgence, detailing four new Android spyware apps targeting Indian government and military personnel.
ACCAN & ACCC unite to call for overhaul of TCP Code
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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acma
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accc
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accan
ACCAN and the ACCC have united to urge a complete overhaul of the TCP Code, citing fundamental shortcomings that leave Australian consumers inadequately protected.
Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.
Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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ai
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ai models
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workplace
Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
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ai
UK law firms face increasing cyber threats, forced to prioritise business continuity over security, finds e2e-assure's latest report.
LogRhythm boosts security with quarterly update
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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siem
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soc
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risk & compliance
LogRhythm's ninth consecutive quarterly release introduces Machine Data Intelligence Fabric and AI-enhanced tools, optimising data integrity and compliance for security teams.