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 - Page 164
Aqua Security, CIS create software supply chain security guide
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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devops
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application security
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supply chain
Aqua Securityand the Center for Internet Security have together released the industry's first formal guidelines for software supply chain security.
Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.
ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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digital entertainment
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commerce commission
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noel leeming
The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.
Telstra, F5 team up to bolster services and solutions
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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uc
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ddos
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multi-cloud
Telstra and F5 join forces to enhance their services and solutions, offering customers leading digital experiences.
Consumers want personalisation, but don't trust brands with their data
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Customers expect personalisation during every brand interaction but they don't trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to use it responsibly.
Significant security concerns resulting from open source software ubiquity
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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application security
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supply chain
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open source
Widespread use of open source software in app development poses significant security risks, says Snyk and The Linux Foundation.
Microsoft expands APAC Enabler Mentorship Program
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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nfp
Microsoft expands its APAC Enabler Program, launching the APAC Enabler Mentorship Program to support employability of people with disabilities in Asia Pacific.
Netskope announces zero trust network access updates
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Customers can now apply zero trust principles across a range of hybrid work security needs, including SaaS, IaaS, private applications, and endpoint devices.
Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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edutech
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iam
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cybersecurity
Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.
Customer service agents don't want to return to contact centres
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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crm
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uc
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martech
A new report has revealed that 85% of customer service agents want to work full-time at home and not return to contact centre offices.
Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A new report gives payment providers a forward-looking view of the evolution of payments and investment drivers for modernisation.
New survey uncovers critical OT security challenges
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
While industrial control environments continue to be a target for cyber criminals, there are widespread gaps in industrial security.
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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cartech
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.
Palo Alto Networks named Google Cloud technology partner of the year for security
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks was recognised for helping organisations rapidly transform security operations for future success.
Majority of APAC CFOs concerned about rising wages
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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hcm
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supply chain
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payroll systems
Global CFOs are worried about rising wages to stay competitive, but remain bullish on growth, according to a survey by Globalization Partners.
Chatbots gaining momentum in customer service space
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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crm
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uc
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martech
Chatbots are gaining momentum in the customer service space, but a human touch still unbeatable, according to a new study.
Multicloud complexity and related costs on the rise
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
As multicloud complexity and the related costs are on the rise, the friction leads to data lock-in, and the resulting loss of business value.
Nine in 10 employees frustrated by workplace technology
Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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cloud services
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productivity
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digital technology
Businesses face a potential workplace crisis due to inadequate technology, damaging employee productivity, mental health and the ability to retain talent.
More than 90% of cyber attacks made possible by human error
Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The data are clear, with cyberattacks on the rise in recent years and the cybersecurity situation increasingly complex.
Juniper Networks, Sumitomo Electric, Arrcus join Open XR forum
Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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juniper networks
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open xr
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sumitomo electric
Building a robust multi-vendor ecosystem is essential to enable network operators to achieve increased network capabilities provided by XR optics technology.