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 233
Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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uc
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government
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fibre
Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.
SolarWinds strengthens hybrid IT database portfolio
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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saas
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devops
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hybrid cloud
SolarWinds strengthens its database management portfolio with the addition of Database Performance Monitor (DPM) for cloud-native environments.
Jabra reveals new distie partnership
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Driven by high demand for enterprise audio products, the partnership aims to support the continuous adoption of soft phones and headsets in the local market.
Lenovo Data Center Group names new EMEA president
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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recruitment
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servers
He is tasked with driving the business in this region and build on relationships with data center partners and customers.
Kiwibank to stop accepting cheques
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Kiwibank will no longer accept cheques as cheque use declined and customers moved to faster, safer and cheaper ways to pay and get paid.
Cyber criminals exploiting coronavirus fears
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Cyber criminals are exploiting fears surrounding the current outbreak of coronavirus in an attempt to launch theft malware.
Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.
Aussie businesses struggling with data and storage strategies
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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storage
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hyperscale
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cloud storage
Australian businesses grapple with data management amid rapid growth, budget constraints, and security challenges, reveals Digital Realty survey.
HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Hewlett Packard Enterprise partners with Swiss organisations to launch a data centre efficiency label aimed at decarbonising and reducing energy use.
Businesses in the dark: Disconnect in cybersecurity culture and cyber resilience
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
Australian organisations lag behind their Asia-Pacific counterparts in terms of familiarity with cyber resilience, according to research from McAfee.
Citrix reveals new channel lead for Asia Pacific and Japan
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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recruitment
Citrix has appointed Kathy Chen as the new vice president of channel for Asia Pacific and Japan, leveraging her two decades of industry experience.
Node4 parters with Data Installation & Supplies to deliver Drive DeVilbiss
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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vpns
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Node4 and Data Installation and Supplies (DIS) have teamed up to provide Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare with a scalable and secure MPLS Private cloud WAN solution.
Gartner: AI to replace 69% of a manager's workload
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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uc
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martech
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ai
A Gartner report foresees AI replacing 69% of managers' workloads, redistributing focus to learning, performance management, and goal setting within four years.
Vodafone launches massive broadband plans ahead of 5G launch
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand launches massive data packages for wireless broadband customers, including a trial of 1TB of data.
Kaspersky enjoys three-digit growth in Southeast Asia for 2019
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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interpol
Kaspersky experiences significant business growth in Southeast Asia as demand for enterprise security solutions rises, driven by key business solutions.
Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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phishing
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email security
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google
iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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siri
Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.
The role of the CIO is evolving, survey finds
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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logicalis
CIOs are shifting focus towards revenue and strategy, with 61% spending more time on strategic planning, according to a survey by Logicalis.
Nielsen bolsters management teams with two strategic hires
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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nielsen
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job moves
Nielsen strengthens its management team with hires from Grainger and American Express as it prepares to split into two separate companies later this year.
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.