About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
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 3
UK SMEs shift billions to platforms for safer, higher returns
Last month
#
fintech
#
risk & compliance
#
banking
UK SMEs are funnelling billions into savings platforms as they chase higher interest, stronger FSCS protection and swift access to cash.
CISOs warned cloud supply-chain attacks set to surge
Last month
#
ransomware
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Security chiefs warn CISOs to pivot from AI hype to systemic cloud risk as supply-chain attacks on major platforms are set to soar.
AI to redefine finance as cost & cyber risks surge in 2026
Last month
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
#
phishing
AI will move from hype to hard choices in finance in 2026, as firms juggle automation gains with surging cyber threats and cost pressures.
Agentic AI reshapes security risks, business & protest
Last month
#
application security
#
physical security
#
supply chain
Agentic AI is reshaping cyber attacks, business experiments and digital protest, outpacing regulators and exposing fragile human safeguards.
Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026
Last month
#
digital transformation
#
quantum computing
#
risk & compliance
Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.
AI, data governance & edge to define 2026 for Australia
Last month
#
devops
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
AI, data governance and sovereign edge will reshape how Australian firms run projects, manage risk and design infrastructure in 2026.
Autonomous AI, new rules to reshape tech in Australia
Last month
#
data protection
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Autonomous AI and tougher rules are set to transform tech in Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reshaping security and digital sovereignty.
AI reshapes loyalty, super apps & customer engagement
Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
cx
AI is transforming loyalty from points to real-time, personalised journeys as super apps and agentic engagement engines rapidly take hold.
Commvault, Pinecone boost RAG resilience with backups
Last month
#
data protection
#
dr
#
ransomware
Commvault and Pinecone team up to deliver immutable backups and rapid recovery for mission-critical RAG and vector database workloads.
Strong AI governance drives faster secure adoption
Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
Organisations with robust AI governance are deploying advanced systems faster and more securely, widening the gap with less prepared peers.
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Last month
#
saas
#
crm
#
firewalls
Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026
Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
encryption
Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Last month
#
edutech
#
digital transformation
#
e-learning
Skillsoft links edX’s university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
cx
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
AI & financial modelling to drive 2026 finance hiring
Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
AI and financial modelling will top Australia’s 2026 finance hiring, as firms seek data‑savvy accountants to lead automation and analysis.
Vantage Markets take home Trend Micro Innovation Award
Last month
#
data protection
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Vantage Markets secures Trend Micro’s Innovation Partnership Award for transforming security and driving real-time threat intelligence sharing.
Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas
Last month
#
physical security
#
power / energy
#
risk & compliance
Businesses are being warned to tighten office security before the Christmas shutdown as experts flag overlooked access, fire and asset risks.
Half of UK tech staff turning to risky ‘shadow AI’
Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
casb
Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved ‘shadow AI’ to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.
Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data
Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
it automation
Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.
UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
Last month
#
edutech
#
digital transformation
#
e-learning
UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.