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 239
ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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cyber attacks
Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.
Artis teams up with Seismic with CRM solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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crm
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martech
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microsoft
Artis Group partners with Seismic to become first Australian digital solution consultancy to offer sales enablement platform.
VMware unveils latest application mobility platform
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
VMware launches latest version of application mobility platform to aid multi-cloud and hybrid cloud transformations.
Unsecured WiFi leaving schools vulnerable to attack
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
While the internet has transformed the learning process in schools, it's also given rise to new dangerous online threats.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
DDoS attacks on the rise despite taking a summer break
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks are fewer in summer, according to a report by Kaspersky, though the total number of attacks has grown by 18% since 2018.
Much-anticipated Kiwi eCommerce platform launches
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
TheMarket launches in NZ with 1,500+ brands, revolutionizing Kiwi online shopping with diverse global options.
Top four consolidate leadership in cloud services market
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
AWS, Microsoft, Google and Alibaba continue their dominance in worldwide cloud infrastructure services market.
Digital Realty enters South Korea
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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manufacturing
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hyperscale
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dc
Digital Realty is set to develop a new 12MW data centre in Seoul, South Korea, as it acquires land in the tech-focused Sangam Digital Media City.
Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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cloud services
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security vulnerabilities
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containers
Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.
Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
Rising costs of email attacks concerning for organisations
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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cloud security
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phishing
Email attacks are having a major impact on businesses, with ever-evolving security concerns proving a challenge for IT security professionals.
Equinix opens its 11th IBX data center in Tokyo
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Equinix has launched its 11th IBX data centre in Tokyo, TY11, with a USD $70 million initial phase, enhancing Japan's cloud and connectivity services.
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Lateral phishing is on the rise, with over 60% of affected organisations facing multiple email account takeovers, leading to thousands of phishing attempts.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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orcon
The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Goonhilly Earth Station unveils a new eco-friendly data centre, deploying a liquid immersion cooling system to power its AI and ML on-demand platform.
Twitter gets a makeover
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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facebook
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social media
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x
Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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crm
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cx
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martech
The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.
Mistrust amongst organisations when it comes to data, survey finds
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data specialists have a lack of confidence in organisations' ability to deliver trusted data, according to Talend research.
Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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tinder
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online dating
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android pay
Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.