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 13
Family firms in Australia embrace tech for growth potential
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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investment
A recent report reveals that over 55% of Australian family businesses are investing in technology, demonstrating resilience and commitment to growth amid economic challenges.
Localsearch unveils new digital tools for small businesses
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Localsearch has unveiled three new digital marketing tools for small businesses in Australia, starting from AUD $149, to enhance their online presence amid evolving digital trends.
Australian workers waste time searching for information
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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ai
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collaboration
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productivity
A new report from Atlassian reveals that Australian knowledge workers spend 10 hours weekly searching for information, highlighting widespread productivity issues.
Legend AI & T&B Media join forces for artist support
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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physical security
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intellectual property
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content creation
Legend AI has partnered with T&B Media Global to help artists protect and monetise their AI-generated work, enhancing digital legacies across Southeast Asia.
Salesforce & TripADeal unveil AI-enhanced travel showcase
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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cdp
A recent YouGov survey reveals that 59% of Australian travellers crave personalised travel experiences, sparking innovation from TripADeal and Salesforce.
University of Adelaide boosts ad performance without cookies
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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digital marketing
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university of adelaide
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engagement
The University of Adelaide has dramatically improved its digital marketing efforts, achieving a 79% drop in bounce rates after partnering with Hybrid, ID5, and Adobe Advertising.
US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
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cybercrime
A recent study by ZeroBounce reveals the US leads globally in online fraud risk, with a staggering score of 64.2 and 83% of incidents occurring digitally.
IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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it industry
The IT-ISAC reveals 58 high-risk cyber adversaries targeting the sector, urging companies to adopt a new risk assessment framework to mitigate threats.
ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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isaca
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work-life balance
A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
Majority of businesses embrace AI to stay competitive
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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ai
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roi
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ai adoption
New research from Tech.co reveals that 58% of businesses are adopting AI technologies, driven largely by competitive pressure and stakeholder demands.
Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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dr
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.
FBI warns of rising threat from Medusa ransomware group
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Concerns grow over the Medusa ransomware group's threats to critical infrastructure, with attacks on over 300 victims reported amidst escalating cybersecurity risks.
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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data protection
Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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ai
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collaboration
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productivity
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.
AI predicted to reshape Australian content creation by 2025
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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ai
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instagram
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social media
A new report reveals that 34% of Australian content creators foresee AI reshaping their industry by 2025, stirring excitement and apprehension alike.
Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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edutech
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it training
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ai
A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.
Remote work boosts productivity & staff retention rates
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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forbes
As businesses debate the merits of remote versus in-office work, experts warn that clinging to traditional models may lead to employee dissatisfaction and talent loss.
Rising inflation prompts pay rise demands among tech staff
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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inflation
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pd
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employee retention
A new guide reveals that tech employees in Australia are increasingly assertive about pay demands, yet many struggle to negotiate raises amid rising living costs.
Manulife engages 75% workforce with GenAI tools globally
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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data science
Manulife reports that over 75% of its global workforce is now utilising its GenAI tools, including the newly launched ChatMFC, enhancing efficiency and innovation.