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 152
HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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software
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construction
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business management platform
Australian construction software firm HammerTech will open offices in the UK and Ireland, and increase its presence in New Zealand.
Australia's digital asset landscape is evolving – report
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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digital asset
A report into the Australian cryptocurrency industry has found almost half of Australians are unaware of the obligation to report crypto holdings to the ATO.
Demand for high-speed networks bolsters optical spectrum analysers market
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
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optical networking
The increasing demand for high-speed data transfer rates and the adoption of 5G technology is expected to bolster demand.
AWS now supports FIDO2 security keys in AWS GovCloud
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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mfa
FIDO2 security keys such as the YubiKey are now supported on AWS GovCloud providing phishing-resistant MFA for all users.
ChatGPT plugin detects attacks against ChatGPT-generated code
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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application security
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supply chain
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ai
Checkmarx launches CheckAI Plugin for ChatGPT, the first plugin to detect and prevent attacks on ChatGPT-generated code.
Norton unveils phishing dictionary to identify scams
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phictionary throws the spotlight on some of the most common phishing attacks detected and blocked by Norton to help people spot the tell-tale signs of scams.
BillingPlatform receives highest rating for Agile Billing
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
BillingPlatform was awarded the highest overall rating out of 35 vendors rated by MGI Research in its June 2023 Agile Billing Buyers Guide.
Somerville launches new network assessment services
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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network infrastructure
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somerville
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atturra
Somerville, an Atturra-owned company, launches a three-day network assessment service for organisations to ensure optimal performance.
GitHub launches beta passwordless authentication
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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apm
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Opting in lets GitHub users upgrade security keys to passkeys, and use those in place of both passwords and 2FA methods.
eCommerce fraud fast becoming a crisis for merchants
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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e-commerce
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fraud
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ravelin
eCommerce fraud is growing fast and financially impacting businesses across the globe, according to new research from Ravelin.
Netpoleon partners with Pentera, expands security portfolio
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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netpoleon solutions
Netpoleon partners with Pentera to distribute its automated security validation solutions in Australia, New Zealand, and ASEAN regions.
Australians most nervous globally about AI – report
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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ai
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ipsos
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employment
Less than half of the nation trusts artificial intelligence, while only around 40% are excited about the AI revolution.
Dynatrace ranks first across Gartner APM and Observability
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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apm
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software development
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microsoft
Dynatrace ranks #1 in all six use cases in the 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities for APM and Observability report.
Deepfake scams, new attack techniques on the rise
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
With Australians falling victim to scammers with $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone, it has never been more important to foster a safe IT environment.
New phishing scheme targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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crypto
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blockchain
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phishing
The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency's increasing appeal.
APAC cyber risk declines, but successful attacks to come
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro's Cyber Risk Index finds cyber preparedness in APAC is improving, but more can be done to train employees and secure infrastructure.
Budgeting crucial component of application development
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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apm
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software development
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budgeting
Building an app is a complex undertaking that requires careful consideration of a number of factors, including budgeting.
Human8 empowers employees to collaborate with generative AI
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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genai
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ai
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openai
Human8 has announced the launch of an employee AI prompt school supported by the introduction of a proprietary Square AI research assistant.
Australians prioritise value-for-money as economic pressures mount
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Australian shoppers are more stressed about the cost of groceries than housing, a new study from Shopify has revealed.
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In-house intelligence teams not fit-for-purpose – report
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Most in-house intelligence teams lack the in-country experience and access to quality intelligence necessary for avoiding costly and embarrassing mistakes.