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 174
Cybersecurity: The top three predictions that will headline 2020
Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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ransomware
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malware
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ml
Ransomware, container technology, and AIOps adoption are predicted to dominate cyber security trends in 2020, says Veritas.
AsianWallets teams up with Japan's Globepay an Trysee
Wed, 1st Jan 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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telco
The three parties will provide local payment services and exclusive benefits for members, targeting Southeast Asian tourists traveling Japan.
China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise
Wed, 1st Jan 2020
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smart home
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inventory management systems
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technology gifts
Tech firm 111 honoured as China's National High-Tech Enterprise, aiding its healthcare tech growth.
Machine learning to grow innovation as smart personal device market peaks
Tue, 31st Dec 2019
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digital music
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canalys
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wireless devices
Smart personal audio devices, particularly true wireless stereo, are set for a record-breaking year in 2019, according to Canalys.
APAC business process applications market will surpass $93bn in 2023
Sun, 29th Dec 2019
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ai
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application intelligence
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globaldata
APAC business process app market to hit $93.2bn by 2023, trails North America's lead.
Digital technologies change the way APAC consumers manage their health
Sun, 29th Dec 2019
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iot
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it in healthcare
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cios
Asia Pacific turns to tech for health management, per Global Data study.
ZCoin launches new crowdfunding system to decentralise funding
Sun, 29th Dec 2019
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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app development
Zcoin has launched its Zcoin Crowdfunding System (ZCS) as a key step in decentralising funding and decision making of projects.
OpenText: Tech trends that will have a big impact in 2020
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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martech
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contact centre
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chatbots
Information will be ruling the future in 2020 and AI will continue to be leveraged in order to solve complex challenges.
Citrix flaw puts 80,000 companies at risk
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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virtualisation
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daas
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cybersecurity
Over 80,000 firms worldwide risk due to Citrix security flaw, says Positive Technologies.
Lenovo launches mentorship programme for SMBs
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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lenovo
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smb
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mentorship programme
Lenovo partners with Naomi Simson for SMB mentorship scheme focused on digital upskilling.
Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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bi
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big data
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crm
CFOs prioritise data security and privacy amid strategic shift, reveals Protiviti survey.
Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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charity
Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.
Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.
Full time ICT roles to grow, says IDC
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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ict
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recruitment
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idc
As industries fully embrace digital transformation, new skills and roles are needed to shape technology roadmaps, and support and implement these changes.
APAC to account for one-third of global server market in 2023
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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cloud services
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servers
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globaldata
APAC will lead the global market until 2023, as increasing number of organisations continue to leverage the region's outsourcing capabilities.
Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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dei
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organisational culture
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gender diversity
Culture Amp offers free Diversity - Inclusion starter kit to Singapore and Asia Pacific organizations, aiming to address workplace diversity deficit.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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apple
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technology gifts
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canalys
Asia Pacific drives 65% surge in wearable band market.
Mobility spending highest across APAC, says GlobalData
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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mobility
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martech
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commerce systems
Mobility services are poised to emerge as a dominant and strategic element for enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.
Online shopping to reach tipping point this Christmas
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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christmas
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online shopping
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ecommerce
Online Christmas shopping is closing in on offline purchases this Christmas, according to new research from Slice Digital.
Seismic bolsters APAC operations with raft of new executive appointments
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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forrester research
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recruitment
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digital marketing
Richard Kulkarni appointed VP, Asia Pacific for Seismic as the company expands operations in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
IDC: Outsourcing analytics is levelling the playing field
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
IDC NZ cites analytics as key for savvy business choices, with a surge in outsourcing services.
Kiwis unsure about 5G amidst health and safety concerns
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
New Zealanders are apprehensive about the 5G rollout, with health concerns inhibiting people's interest to make the switch.
NZ emerging as top fintech hub across Asia Pacific
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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fintech
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rbnz
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fintechnz
New Zealand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to the Global Fintech Index 2020.
Clear winners and losers in UFB race, research finds
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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dei
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broadband
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ufb
New research indicates that the adoption of Ultra Fast Broadband in New Zealand has led to 'winners and losers' among businesses.