About Shannon
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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 1
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Unilever & Accenture expand AI partnership to boost efficiency
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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sales
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accenture
Unilever and Accenture are enhancing their AI collaboration to streamline Unilever's digital operations, leveraging generative AI to drive efficiency and agility.
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Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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fortinet
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palo alto networks
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.
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Derby & Burton NHS to upgrade telephony with Cinos partnership
2 days ago
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uc
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multi-cloud
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telephony
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust partners with Cinos to launch cloud-based telephony service improving cross-site communication and collaboration.
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Tech Suzhou Advocates launches to boost aerospace sector
2 days ago
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smes
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startups
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networks
Global Tech Advocates has announced the formation of its 39th group, Tech Suzhou Advocates. This new group is the sixth launched in China.
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MediaVision relocates to larger London office amid growth
2 days ago
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martech
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digital marketing
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london
London-based agency MediaVision relocates to larger office amid growth surge, bolstering its team with high-profile hires.
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Nominations open for 2025 Bold Woman Awards by Veuve Clicquot
2 days ago
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women in technology
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awards
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leadership
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Bold Woman Awards by Veuve Clicquot, celebrating exceptional female entrepreneurs and leaders in the UK.
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NAB, SA Power Networks, Spark NZ win Red Hat Innovation Awards
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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productivity
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red hat
National Australia Bank, SA Power Networks, and Spark New Zealand win Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2024, lauded for their open source tech innovations.
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Acer unveils new Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop
2 days ago
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gaming
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storage
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acer
Acer debuts its powerful Predator Orion 7000, with top-tier performance features, advanced cooling, and a price starting at AUD $7999.
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ASUS launches Zenbook S 14 in Australia & New Zealand
2 days ago
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jb hi-fi
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pb technologies
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nz
ASUS launches the Zenbook S 14 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and advanced AI tech.
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Quuppa certifies first group of Australian RTLS installers
2 days ago
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certification
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progility technologies
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intechnology distribution
Quuppa's first-ever Certified Installer Certification (QCIC) programme in Australia sees ten professionals certified, boosting the nation's RTLS industry.
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The GRC Group acquires Pentest People to expand cyber division
2 days ago
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growth
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incident response
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smes
The GRC Group has acquired cyber-security firm Pentest People to bolster its cyber security division, enhancing services for over 3,000 clients globally.
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Tessell launches DBaaS for Oracle ExaDB-D on Oracle Cloud
2 days ago
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data science
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dbaas
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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.
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Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach
2 days ago
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siem
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cybersecurity
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integration
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.
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BAE Systems Australia partners with Ivalua for supply chain revamp
2 days ago
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cleantech
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collaboration
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sustainability
BAE Systems Australia partners with Ivalua to enhance supply chain sustainability, streamlining operations and compliance.
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Cequence Security announces strategic partnership with Netskope
2 days ago
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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.
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HPE unveils new private cloud AI solution with NVIDIA aid
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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hpe
Hewlett Packard Enterprise debuts HPE Private Cloud AI, a cloud solution developed with NVIDIA to swiftly deploy Gen AI applications for businesses.
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MSI unveils AI-powered laptops & handhelds at IFA 2024
3 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
MSI debuts AI-powered gaming and business laptops at IFA 2024, featuring cutting-edge Intel and AMD processors. New Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld also revealed.
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Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia
3 days ago
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optus
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accc
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customers
The ACCC has greenlit Vodafone's regional network sharing deal, set to expand coverage from 96% to 98.4% of Australians and double its geographical reach by 2025.
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Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration
3 days ago
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martech
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cx
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cdp
Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, seamlessly integrating with its Professional Services Cloud to offer unified customer journey insights and collaboration tools, built natively on Salesforce.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study
3 days ago
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ai
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apac
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data classification
A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.