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 219
B2B buyers more likely to buy from vendors with digital purchasing channels - report
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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healthtech
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procurement
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oil and gas
B2B buyers are more likely to purchase from vendors that offer digital self-serve channels, quick responses, and transparent pricing, says PROS.
Almost 10,000 unsecured databases with more than 10 billion credentials exposed
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Research has identified a total of 9,517 unsecured databases containing 10,463,315,645 entries with such data as emails, passwords, and phone numbers.
Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
Increased demand for cloud computing as organisations look to achieve business continuity - Aruba
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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dr
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Increase in demand for cloud computing services during COVID-19 crisis, says Aruba. Companies adapting to new ways of working. #cloudcomputing.
5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, making it the first city in New Zealand with 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband. Four more locations to follow.
Cloudera appoints new VP for strategic partnerships
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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multi-cloud
Gary Green appointed VP for Strategic Partnerships at Cloudera, overseeing global partnership programme and driving growth.
5G network infrastructure market to reach $8.1 billion - Gartner
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Global 5G network infrastructure market revenue is set to double in 2020 but overall mobile infrastructure revenue is expected to decline, says Gartner.
Trend Micro launches cloud solution for Microsoft Azure
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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devops
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public cloud
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cloud security
Trend Micro launches Cloud One – Conformity to help Azure customers tackle cloud misconfigurations and cyber-risks.
Vodafone NZ upgrades more than 120 mobile cell sites in preparation for 5G
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone NZ upgrades 120+ mobile cell sites in response to growing data use, with a focus on 4G and 4.5G technology.
DDoS attacks surge 542% amidst COVID-19 pandemic - report
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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ddos
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isp
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nexusguard
DDoS attacks have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing by over 278% compared to last year, according to a report by Nexusguard.
Businesses to prioritise employee engagement, brand reputation and corporate strategy post COVID-19
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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isentia
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covid-19
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communication
Businesses to prioritize employee engagement, brand reputation, and corporate strategy, says Isentia research. #CorporateAffairs #CommunicationStrategy.
7 VPN services leaked data of 20 million users - report
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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data leak
Seven VPN providers leaked personal data of over 20 million users, raising concerns about their security practices.
IBM and Verizon Business team up on 5G and AI solutions at the Enterprise Edge
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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uc
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
Verizon Business and IBM are partnering to leverage 5G and AI at the enterprise edge, aiming to boost Industry 4.0 with innovations in automation and IoT.
Adobe, IBM and Red Hat partner up to accelerate DX and real-time data security
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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martech
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partner programmes
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open source
Adobe, IBM and Red Hat form strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation and enhance data security for enterprises in regulated industries.
Google unveils security overhaul across G Suite products
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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dlp
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Google has announced 11 new security features across G Suite, to provide stronger security in Gmail, Meet, and Chat.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on markets as Australian ICT spend plunges
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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it budget
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globaldata
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covid-19
Australia's ICT spending is set to drop 5.9% in 2020 due to COVID-19, reversing initial growth forecasts. Hardware purchases see a notable decline.
Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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healthtech
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hudson
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recruitment
Survey reveals employers' confidence in retaining full-time staff despite COVID-19, says Hudson Recruitment. #employment #COVID19 #business.
Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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vpns
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
Video surveillance market to reach $44 billion, fuelled by smart cameras and AI - IDC
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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surveillance
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ai security
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ai
Video surveillance camera market to experience solid growth as smart camera systems and analytic software drive new use cases, says IDC.
Fortinet scoops commercial marketplace award at Microsoft partner awards
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has won Microsoft's 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year award, highlighting its commitment to securing Azure workloads.