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 23
Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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connectivity
A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
UK shoppers focusing on discounted items - research
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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martech
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shopping
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ebay
According to the findings, shoppers are taking a strategic approach by thoroughly researching their purchases to find the best deals and prices.
Students struggle to identify AI use in homework tasks
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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edutech
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ai
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schools
A recent Save My Exams survey reveals that 75% of students use AI for homework, complicating the ability to distinguish human from machine-generated answers.
UK firms face tech fragmentation in cybersecurity by 2025
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks reveals that by 2025, technology fragmentation will be a critical cybersecurity challenge for UK firms, impacting 64% of organisations.
UK employees lose nine hours a week seeking information
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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ai
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productivity
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atlassian
Research by Atlassian reveals UK workers waste over nine hours weekly searching for information, attributing this to increased workloads and poor team communication.
AI transforms Compass data centre maintenance methods
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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iot
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supply chain
Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters are leveraging AI to transform data centre lifecycle management, cutting operating expenses by 20% and maintenance needs by 40%.
Unreliable broadband hinders UK remote workers' productivity
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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uc
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productivity
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connectivity
Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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smart cities
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digital twins
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agentic ai
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to integrate AI models into its spatial computing platform, enhancing virtual simulations for disaster preparedness and urban planning.
Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals Singapore's channel partners are keen to enhance cloud skills but face significant challenges amid rising demand.
Perforce report examines AI impact on automotive software
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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cloud services
Perforce's 2025 State of Software Report reveals automotive developers face rising AI integration and safety challenges, with 50% citing the global economy as a key issue.
VMware vulnerabilities highlight need for data protection
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Recent vulnerabilities in VMware software highlight an urgent need for businesses to enhance disaster recovery strategies, as threats to security intensify.
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.