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Shannon Williams
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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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Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
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Snow Software unveils cloud-native platform for tech intelligence for the hybrid enterprise

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Technology intelligence firm Snow Software has launched its Snow Atlas platform to help organizations optimize technology investments.
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C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings

Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Back-to-office scenarios are not only pushed by C-level management, they are completely in line with what employees want.
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Hybrid meetings the way forward with new portfolio in market

Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Barco has expanded its hybrid meetings portfolio with the new ClickShare Present range, catering to the demands of the hybrid workplace.
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SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue

Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
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Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion

Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.
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Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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uc
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4g technology
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broadband
Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.
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Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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online dating
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While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
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Microsoft Azure leading the pack as multi-cloud strategies set to dominate future of cloud services

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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healthtech
Microsoft Azure is the most popular public cloud vendor among professionals implementing multi-cloud strategies, according to a report by Ensono.
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Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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surveillance
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google
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
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Teradata enhances cloud offerings on Microsoft Azure

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
Teradata has announced new capabilities for Vantage on Microsoft Azure, as it looks to affirm its commitment to the cloud.
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Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
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Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.
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IT leaders prioritising agile over hybrid working and cloud

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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IT leaders are prioritising agile and product development over hybrid working and cloud, according to new research.
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COVID-19 accelerates interest in 5G, digital transformation and IoT

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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iot
Interest in 5G has surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 71% of enterprises accelerating their digital transformation plans, according to a study by EY.
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Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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cyberbullying
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online harrassment
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aras
Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.
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Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
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More Boomers than Zoomers want to work from home

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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accenture
Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are more interested in flexible working arrangements than Gen Z, says a global survey from Accenture.
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Oversharing of sensitive documents soars 450%

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Oversharing increases the risk an organisation will lose data, violate compliance or privacy mandates, or experience cybercrime.
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Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.