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
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Yesterday
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agricultural technology
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
SLR deepens its digital climate analytics offer with the acquisitions of Planetrics and ClimSystems, targeting asset-level risk modelling.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Yesterday
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Yesterday
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.
Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap
Yesterday
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iam
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Access Group survey finds most Australian accountants are unprepared for looming anti-money laundering rules, with many yet to start compliance work.
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Yesterday
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Tanium lands in Everest Group's new Cybersecurity Top 50 as analysts cite its AI-driven endpoint platform, growth and market momentum.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
Yesterday
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Anthropic enlists Amazon, Apple and Microsoft in Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos Preview for hunting vulnerabilities in critical software.
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
Yesterday
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malware
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devops
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mfa
Orca Security warns that AI credentials, vulnerable dependencies and lax pipeline controls are leaving production environments exposed across US and Europe.
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
2 days ago
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
2 days ago
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uc
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data protection
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devops
iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Nearly 18% of business emails fail to reach inboxes
2 days ago
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saas
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cx
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martech
Sinch Mailgun warns weak inbox placement and limited AI use are eroding email returns, with many firms unable to measure ROI confidently.
Qlik customer deployments show agentic analytics in use
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Qlik says Compass Healthcare, Malmö Redhawks and Bystronic Group are using its agentic analytics in live workflows as Discovery Agent goes GA.
Only 14% of firms have clear AI strategy, study finds
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Only 14% of Global 2000 firms have a clear AI strategy, with research warning many are deploying tools faster than accountability and workforce training.
Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR
2 days ago
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cloud security
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cx
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martech
Arctic Wolf earns a strong 2026 Gartner Peer Insights showing for managed detection and response, backed by 241 reviews and a 99% recommendation rate.
Attackers exploit trust in Blackpoint Cyber report
2 days ago
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pam
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mfa
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cloud security
Blackpoint Cyber warns attackers are increasingly slipping in through trusted credentials, VPNs and remote tools, with fake CAPTCHA scams leading incidents.
KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.
Nutanix & NetApp launch virtualisation migration tie-up
2 days ago
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nutanix and NetApp team up on migration tools to help enterprises modernise virtualised systems, cut complexity and bolster ransomware defences.
Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds
2 days ago
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Shopping sites top accessibility failure list as WebAIM finds 71 errors per page and disabled users struggle to complete purchases.
UK enterprises move AI projects into production
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai security
UK enterprises press ahead with AI deployment as 94% warn of sprawl, while integration issues and legacy data remain major hurdles.
CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership
2 days ago
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
CyberCX deepens Collingwood ties with major partner status, adding official cyber and app roles as clubs face rising digital threats.