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.
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AI, biometrics and 5G amongst the eight cybersecurity trends that will shape 2021
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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storage
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biometrics
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converged infrastructure
Nation states are expected to target businesses for income, while cyber attackers will leverage AI, according to Pure Security and Tesserent.
Dell Technologies drives innovation with latest solutions for HPC and AI
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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multi-cloud
Dell Technologies has unveiled new solutions and collaborations to accelerate AI and computing innovation in healthcare, life sciences, and manufacturing.
2020's most wanted malware: Trickbot and Emotet trojans driving spike in ransomware attacks
Tue, 10th Nov 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Trickbot and Emotet are being used to distribute ransomware against hospitals globally, according to research from Check Point.
Kiwi start up FileInvite raises $2.3 million to target US financial services sustomers
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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cx
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martech
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data collection
FileInvite is a document and data collection engine that looks to improve customer experience and employee productivity.
Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in COVID-19 era
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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disruption
Asia Pacific business leaders are urgently embracing digital transformation to overcome pandemic disruption, according to SYSPRO research.
Malwarebytes integrates with CrowdStrike for end-to-end enterprise security
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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ai security
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ai
Malwarebytes has announced it will offer its remediation solution to CrowdStrike customers to elevate and simplify enterprise remediation efforts.
Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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smb
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covid-19
Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.
New Zealand's telco market ripe for disruption - report
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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uc
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disruption
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analyst report
New Zealand's telecoms market faces disruption as COVID-19 impacts revenues, according to IDC. The research predicts a slow recovery in the coming years.
How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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martech
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facebook
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marketing
National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.
Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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comptia
CompTIA is offering free online training in information communications technology to people in Australia and New Zealand.
Gartner: ANZ organisations increased investment in digital innovation during COVID-19
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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it budget
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tablets
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modernisation
Over half of Australian and New Zealand CIOs have seen increased funding for digital innovation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Process automation essential to digital transformation - study
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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rpa
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process automation
Process automation is essential to digital transformation, according to 97% of IT leaders surveyed, a new report reveals.
Dell Technologies accelerates as-a-service strategy
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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storage
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Dell Technologies expands its as-a-Service capabilities with Project APEX, aiming to simplify customer access to technology on-demand.
Commerce Commission moves to address rising telecommunications sector complaints
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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uc
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commerce commission
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telecommunications act
The Commerce Commission is asking for views on what telecommunications providers could be doing better to address increasing complaints about the sector.
APAC channel ecosystem proving its worth amid new IT realities - VMware
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Asia Pacific channel partners have successfully digitally transformed their operations amidst COVID-19 pressures, according to VMware research.
Index Engines enhances ransomware detection and recovery software
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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cyber attacks
Index Engines has announced enhancements to its ransomware detection software, CyberSense, to help organisations combat cyberattacks.
Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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hcm
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careers
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mental health
Kiwi employees remained optimistic about career growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, with engagement rising 5.6%, according to Peakon research.
Gigamon and Zscaler release cloud-first network detection for fluid workforces
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The integration of Gigamon ThreatINSIGHT and Zscaler is accelerating digital transformation timelines, according to reports.
Microsoft, Adobe and C3.ai 're-invent' CRM with artificial intelligence
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
The dynamics of the market and the mandates of digital transformation have dramatically changed CRM market requirements.
2020's nastiest malware revealed
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Phishing, botnets, and ransomware are the top cybersecurity threats of 2020, taking advantage of the global pandemic, according to Webroot.