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 224
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.
Current security practices 'grossly inadequate' for protecting cloud infrastructures - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Research by Accurics reveals current cloud security practices are woefully inadequate, exposing over 30 billion records in just two years.
Govt's COVID-19 tracing app 'fundamentally flawed'
Tue, 26th May 2020
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healthtech
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government
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jupl
Govt's COVID-19 tracing app is primitive and puts public at risk, says Sir Ray Avery. Jupl NZ's offer to upgrade the app was declined despite better tech.
Nutanix partners with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during crisis
Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
Nutanix expands integration partnership with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during COVID-19 crisis. Additional capabilities announced for Nutanix Calm.
Qualtrics promotes ANZ exec to lead APJ business
Tue, 26th May 2020
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recruitment
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qualtrics
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job moves
Brigid Archibald named as new Managing Director for Qualtrics in APJ, replacing Bill McMurray as he moves to Chief Revenue Officer role.
Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision
Mon, 25th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook outlines its flexible work vision, updates products for the evolving workplace, enhancing remote connectivity.
Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive
Mon, 25th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.
Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam
Mon, 25th May 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.
Report: Tech industry most attacked sector
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Tech firms face a growing onslaught as cyber criminals exploit COVID-19 disruptions; NTT reports a 70% surge in attacks, with IoT weaponisation on the rise.
NZ's copper and fibre networks held up despite increased demand during lockdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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uc
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commerce commission
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fibre
New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the COVID-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.
Dark web packed with offers to hack corporate networks
Thu, 21st May 2020
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dark web
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hacking
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positive technologies
Access to corporate networks on the dark web has surged by 69% in Q1 2020, putting remote working businesses at high risk, according to Positive Technologies.
CompTIA: Tech firms expecting return to normalcy in three months following COVID-19 crisis
Thu, 21st May 2020
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comptia
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covid-19
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partners
Almost two-thirds of CompTIA member company executives surveyed believe that business may start to get back on track by August.
New East Asia and Pacific vice president named for Avaya
Thu, 21st May 2020
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uc
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avaya
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contact centre
Sami Ammous has been named as the new vice president for Avaya's East Asia and Pacific business, including Australia and New Zealand.
Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology
Wed, 20th May 2020
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location tracking
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whosonlocation
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covid-19
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealand firms rush to integrate automated tracking tech, spurring a 112% spike in local demand for WhosOnLocation's software.
FireEye unveils Cloudvisory: A multicloud security control centre
Wed, 20th May 2020
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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breach prevention
FireEye launches Cloudvisory, a new multicloud security control centre offering centralised visibility, continuous compliance, and advanced threat detection.
Former AWS executive joins Ping Identity
Tue, 19th May 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Former AWS exec Candace Worley joins Ping Identity as Chief Product Officer, to drive identity solution innovation.
NZTech: Govt Budget 2020 important for NZ's tech ecosystem
Tue, 19th May 2020
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government
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nztech
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nato
The Government's 2020 Budget is pivotal for New Zealand's tech sector, with significant investments to boost digital innovation, says NZTech's Graeme Muller.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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tcf
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2degrees
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vodafone
Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
Huawei partners up to build 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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iot
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cartech
Huawei has teamed up with 18 automakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motors, to create a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere, pushing for 5G tech in the industry.
Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19
Fri, 15th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.