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 214
AI as the biggest driver of organisational growth - Citrix
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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ai
Artificial intelligence is the key driver of organizational growth, says research from Citrix. This will lead to new roles and flexible work models.
Wearable sensor industry worth $2.5 billion in 2020
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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semiconductors
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idtechex
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covid-19
The wearable sensor industry is set to reach $2.5bn by 2020, despite economic challenges caused by COVID-19, says IDTechEX.
Cyberattacks up 400% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
Earlier this year, the FBI reported that complaints of cyberattacks received by its cyber division had risen to almost 4,000 a day.
Employees using corporate emails for private purposes putting companies at risk
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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vpns
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email security
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email
A new study has revealed 40% of all corporate email breaches occurred on websites used for personal purposes.
Organisations making decisions based on outdated data - report
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than half of organizations are making decisions based on outdated data, causing delays in response times.
Commerce Commission confirms approach to enforcing telco obligations
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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uc
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commerce commission
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fibre
Commerce Commission releases guidance on monitoring and enforcing obligations of telecom operators to offer wholesale services on non-discriminatory basis.
Red Hat, Samsung partner up to deliver 5G network solutions
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
Red Hat and Samsung are partnering to deliver 5G network solutions built on Red Hat OpenShift, targeting use cases like IoT and edge computing.
Huawei accelerates digital transformation in APAC with ICT talent ecosystem
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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digital transformation
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education, learning & training
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huawei
Huawei launches certification programme to cultivate ICT talent and drive digital transformation in Asia Pacific.
Survey: Cybersecurity top priority in digital transformation journey
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
COVID-19 has made cybersecurity the top technology priority, while culture adaptation is the biggest challenge for IT leaders, says survey.
IaaS revenue to reach $39 billion across APAC
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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iaas
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cloud data center
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modernisation
Asia Pacific IaaS revenue is set to grow by 11.2% from 2019-2024, reaching $39.3bn, driven by government initiatives and server virtualisation, says GlobalData.
IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.
APAC taking conservative approach to 5G technologies - report
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Most industries in Asia Pacific are cautious about adopting 5G technology, says new research by Frost - Sullivan.
COVID-19 and the impact on the digital workplace
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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verizon
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wfh
As the ongoing global COVID-19 crisis continues, many businesses have had to embrace remote working as business as usual.
Vodafone NZ completes international optical network upgrade
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
The project enables a dedicated, resilient and diverse set of internet pathways upon which international data can be transferred at millisecond speed.
Evolving threat landscape top priority for security and risk leaders
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
COVID-19 has highlighted new threat vectors, leading organisations to invest in agile security solutions, says Gartner survey.
APAC 5G digital factory market to reach US$60 billion by 2030
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
COVID-19 has slowed mobile phone sales in the Asia Pacific but increased broadband traffic and advanced 5G use cases.
Gartner: By 2023, 65% of the world will have personal data covered under modern privacy regulations
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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analyst report
65% of the world's population will have their personal data covered by privacy regulations by 2023, up from 10% in 2020, says Gartner.
Gartner: Security leaders must balance risk, trust and opportunity
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
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risk based security
Security and risk leaders must focus on balancing risk, trust and opportunity to help maintain the ability of their organisations to function.
New AI speech technology for contact centres lands in ANZ
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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crm
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uc
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hyperscale
The contact centre enhancement, Oration, combines an artificial intelligence language interpreter with advanced speech recognition.
COVID-19: Kiwi organisations less prepared for disasters than Australia
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
New Zealand businesses need more support to prepare for natural disasters, says new report. COVID-19 pandemic exposed lack of preparation.