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 170
New research reveals concerns on Metaverse and NFTs
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
It's been hard to escape NFTs and the Metaverse over the past year. But does the public really trust these new virtual innovations?.
Netpoleon, Abnormal partnership to plug gaps in email defence
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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data science
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partner programmes
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email security
The alliance gives Netpoleon's channel partners access to a security platform that leverages AI-based behavioural data science.
25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse by 2026
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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analyst report
Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in the digital world, according to Gartner.
Increased demand for cybersecurity drives Fortinet revenue growth
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has released its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, showing total revenue of US$963.6 million, up 29 per cent year over year.
Teradata, Microsoft partnership integrates data platform with Azure
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Businesses seeking to modernise their data analytics workloads with security, reliability, and elasticity can leverage the technology of both companies.
NICE CXone selected to digitally transform Aussie education provider contact centre
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Wodonga TAFE chooses NICE CXone as the centrepiece of its contact centre, aiming to improve reporting and remote working capabilities.
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.
New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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uc
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orcon
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m&a
Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
Lacework launches Polygraph Data Platform to uncover suspicious activity across multicloud environments
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Lacework unveils Polygraph Data Platform to automatically uncover risks and threats in multicloud environments.
Juniper Networks launches cloud-delivered Juniper Secure Edge, as next step into SASE
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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edge computing
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casb
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sase
Moving to a SASE architecture is a journey and requires every organisation to take a thoughtful approach to this transition to remain secure.
Organisations turning to zero trust amid cloud and network security exposure
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Organisations are embracing zero trust strategies to address cloud and network security vulnerabilities, says a new study.
Varonis unveils new features to slash data exposure in Microsoft 365
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Varonis Systems has released Version 8.6 of its Data Security Platform, with enhanced security for Microsoft 365 and new threat models to combat ransomware.
Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.
Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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devops
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trend Micro blocked over 94 billion cyber threats in 2021, a 42% increase from the previous year, as attacks surged in the second half.
Data the biggest technical challenge for 81% of fintechs - report
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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fintech
Security was also found to be a significant challenge, followed by cloud support / multi-cloud deployment and administration.
Cyberattacks against corporate networks increased 50% in 2021
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks on corporate networks increased by 50% in 2021, with the education and research sector hit the hardest, according to Check Point Software.
Barracuda strengthens MSP security offerings with endpoint protection capabilities
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
Barracuda bolsters its MSP security offerings with enhanced email and endpoint protection capabilities through new integrations.
NEC develops autonomous mobile robot control technology
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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robots
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digital signage
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displays
NEC doubles efficiency of autonomous robots in warehouses while maintaining safety, plans to put technology into use by 2024.
ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.
Australia and New Zealand shouldn't rush to follow White House zero-trust cybersecurity strategy
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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malware
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iot security
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zero trust security
Nozomi Networks urges caution as Australia and New Zealand consider adopting the White House's zero-trust cybersecurity strategy.