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Shannon Williams

Former TechDay team member

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.

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Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales
Partner Programmes

Cynomi launches GTM academy for MSP cybersecurity sales

Cynomi unveils practical go-to-market academy to help managed service providers package, price and sell cybersecurity services more effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Software-as-a-Service

Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience

Appspace lands in Gartner's first workplace experience Magic Quadrant as suppliers race to bundle booking, visitor tools and communications.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Malta tops AI automation risk list in service jobs
Digital Transformation

Malta tops AI automation risk list in service jobs

Malta leads a new ranking of countries most exposed to AI automation as Planera says clerical, retail and hospitality roles face the greatest risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Microsoft 365 EvilToken campaign hits hundreds daily
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft 365 EvilToken campaign hits hundreds daily

Microsoft warns that 10 to 15 EvilToken phishing runs are launched daily, compromising hundreds of organisations through OAuth token abuse.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Paysecure and Yaspa partner to link open banking platforms
Data Analytics

Paysecure and Yaspa partner to link open banking platforms

Paysecure and Yaspa team up to add open banking, fraud controls and account-to-account payments to merchants' checkout flows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises
Data Protection

Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises

Rubrik unveils Google Workspace backup service for enterprises, promising faster recovery from cyber incidents with immutable Gmail and Drive protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows
Data Protection

Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows

Genetec says enterprise physical security needs tighter oversight as hybrid cloud deployments grow, with resilience and compliance now driving buying decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
Malware

Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon

Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Data Analytics

Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

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CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership
Data Protection

CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership

CyberCX deepens Collingwood ties with major partner status, adding official cyber and app roles as clubs face rising digital threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Zip announces launch of ZMobile for Australian app users
Unified Communications

Zip announces launch of ZMobile for Australian app users

Zip moves into mobile plans with ZMobile, giving existing app users early access to prepaid services backed by TPG Telecom's network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
ActivTrak launches AI insights to track workplace use
Software-as-a-Service

ActivTrak launches AI insights to track workplace use

ActivTrak rolls out AI Insights to help employers measure adoption, productivity and return on investment across workplace tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Production, service roles face highest automation risk
Robotics

Production, service roles face highest automation risk

Planera study finds production and service roles face heavy automation pressure, with cashiers and machine operators among the most exposed.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study
Data Protection

AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study

MIND study finds most enterprises run generative AI at scale, yet many CISOs doubt data controls can keep pace with adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
AHA names Rubrik preferred provider for hospital cyber resilience
Data Protection

AHA names Rubrik preferred provider for hospital cyber resilience

American Hospital Association names Rubrik preferred cybersecurity provider for nearly 5,000 member hospitals amid rising ransomware risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears
Storage

Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears

Cloud2Me survey finds finance staff using AI daily, but worries mount over GDPR, data storage and compliance after disciplinaries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Australia Post buys Rendr to speed same-day delivery
Digital Transformation

Australia Post buys Rendr to speed same-day delivery

Australia Post expands same-day delivery reach to nearly 90% of Australians after acquiring Rendr, adding evening and weekend windows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month