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 240
Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks remain a significant threat, with one in four cybersecurity questions answered incorrectly, a new report from Proofpoint reveals.
Rapid increase in AI to detect fraud
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sas
Artificial intelligence for fraud detection set to triple by 2021 as adoption of technology in organisations increases rapidly - ACFE/SAS study.
Master stroke: Swimming Australia looks to AWS for cloud and analytics
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Swimming Australia is partnering with Amazon Web Services to revolutionize the swimming experience for fans and athletes.
Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.
The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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social media
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branding
Brand accountability and embracing nostalgia are key factors in modern consumer behaviour, according to a study by UM.
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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uc
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video conferencing
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voip
Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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cloud security
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iaas
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cybersecurity
Enterprises are at a critical moment in cloud adoption, with Symantec revealing 54% of firms struggle to keep up with cloud security demands.
Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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malware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore face a surge in cyber threats, with Zscaler blocking over 1.5 million malware pieces weekly, the company reveals.
One-size-fits-all not enough to secure IoT
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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connectivity
A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it for securing IoT, says the Trusted Computing Group, stressing the need for individual assessment of connected objects.
Report reveals 'keys to success' for Kiwi companies
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A report from Qrious has identified a customer-centric approach as the key to success for high-growth companies in New Zealand.
Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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instagram
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social media
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retail
Retailers must gear up their back-end systems for Instagram's enhanced shopping features to convert 'likes' into sales, warns digital commerce firm Tryzens.
BlackBerry + LG accelerate partnership for autonomous vehicles
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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cartech
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software development
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blackberry
BlackBerry is partnering with LG Electronics to advance its work in connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
North American modular data center market expected to dominate
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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healthtech
Modular data centers are expected to experience 'attractive' growth, with Western Europe and North America leading the way, says a new report.
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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parliament
The Commerce Commission wants your feedback on telco services following new Telecommunications Act changes aimed at enhancing service quality.
Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud storage
The movement to hybrid storage, proliferated use of smart phones, laptops, and tablets has increased penetration of storage data management.
Board International looks to accelerate APAC momentum with new channel appointments
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CA Technologies alum Paul Miles joins Board International as the new channel partner operations manager in Melbourne.
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
HPE names Commvault as partner of the year
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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storage
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microsoft
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commvault
Commvault has been named the 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology Partner of the Year for Storage Solutions.
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.