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 222
IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Remote working has led to a spike in security issues, increased workloads, and communication challenges for IT professionals, reveals Ivanti research.
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now available on iOS and Android, allowing users to start and join video meetings directly from their phones.
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
China's cloud infrastructure services market grows 67% in Q1, despite COVID-19 disruption
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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devops
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apm
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healthtech
Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, cloud infrastructure services spending reached US$3.9 billion for the first quarter of 2020, according to Canalys.
Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
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covid-19
Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$283 million to accelerate global partner innovation
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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alibaba
Alibaba Cloud is investing USD $283 million to speed up global partner innovation, aiming to boost digitalisation and create joint products for diverse sectors.
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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analyst report
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covid-19
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research director
Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A Sisense survey reveals that 49% of companies are using data analytics more than before COVID-19, despite 67% facing revenue or customer losses.
Microsoft, Snowflake and Cognizant amongst the big winners at Qlik partner awards
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The annual awards honour achievement and innovation for joint customer success across several different categories.
Asia Pacific enterprises eyeing SD-WAN - survey
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
A Barracuda Networks survey reveals 62% of Australian organisations are embracing SD-WAN, with financial services leading adoption in Asia Pacific.
5G to be 'revolutionary' - yet security concerns remain high
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Security concerns overshadow optimism for 5G, with 35% of respondents expressing worries about its security, according to a study by Accenture.
5G market biggest market opportunity - report
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G is one of the largest market opportunities for the coming years, with large scale roll-out of infrastructures and rapid adoption of 5G devices and services.
Auckland uni selects Datrium for DX via BEarena and ASI Solutions
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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storage
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dr
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digital transformation
UoA teams up with Datrium to revamp its IT infrastructure by adopting cloud solutions for better disaster recovery.
Android 11 Beta is here - here's what to expect
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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data privacy
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google
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operating systems
Google's Android 11 Beta debuts on Pixel phones this week, bringing enhanced communication, privacy features, and seamless smart device control.
ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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uc
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commerce commission
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mobile services
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service, which recommends continued regulation.
NTT: Businesses face cybersecurity risk due to surge in obsolete network devices
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
Investment in the cloud is outpacing organisations' on-premises infrastructure spend, as businesses move applications to multi-cloud environments.
New Zealand named amongst most vulnerable countries at risk of cyber attack
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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hacking
New Zealand ranks eighth in NordVPN's Cyber Risk Index, identifying it as highly vulnerable to cyber attacks due to high internet penetration and usage.
Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Several big names have been revealed as underperforming compared with the market average with low partner sentiment.
Remote employees struggling to access critical info
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Remote employees are facing challenges accessing critical information and being excluded from meetings, according to new research by Igloo Software.
AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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ai
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healthtech
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mental health
Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.