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 247
Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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ddos
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drones
Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.
Nlyte enhances its data center management software
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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dcim
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nlyte software
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data center management
Nlyte Software unveils enhancements to its Data Center Infrastructure Management suite, Nlyte 8, to improve data center processes.
Global visual analytics a five billion dollar industry, APAC set for fast growth
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
APAC is predicted to be the fastest growing region in the global visual analytics market, set to surpass $5 billion by 2020.
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.
ioFABRIC eyes up APAC, signs first Australian distie
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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storage
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virtualisation
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it automation
ACA Pacific becomes first distributor for ioFABRIC's storage virtualisation technology, enabling high-performance storage without hardware upgrades.
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
Data and analytics: Too difficult to understand?
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data and analytics can derive significant value for some organisations, however, the concept may be too difficult for some to grasp.
Google recommends Xero to business customers
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Xero joins Google's Recommended for G Suite programme, highlighting its ease of use and integration with 500+ business apps.
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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uc
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4g technology
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rural broadband initiative
The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.
Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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online shopping
Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.
Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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asa
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2degrees
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vodafone
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.
Need for eco-friendly data center cooling solutions driving market, APAC set for fast growth
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The global data center liquid cooling market is set to grow by 29% due to increasing demand for eco-friendly cooling solutions, says report.
Druva to deliver Phoenix on AWS
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Druva teams up with AWS to offer Phoenix, enhancing data protection with swift deployment and cost-savings for firms.
Networking to play large role at Gartner's Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Gartner announces its upcoming Data Center Infrastructure - Operations Management Conference in Las Vegas, featuring 16 networking sessions.
Procera Networks snags former F5 Networks CEO
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Former F5 Networks CEO, Manuel Rivelo, joins the board of directors for networking equipment firm Procera Networks to help drive global expansion.
Trump promises Tim Cook 'big tax breaks' if iPhone is built in America
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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apple
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apple iphone
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elections
Donald Trump has reportedly told Tim Cook to move Apple production to the US and out of China. #Trump #Apple #production #US #China.
Adobe launches new PDF scanning function on mobile
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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martech
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adobe
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pdf
The new scanning component in the Reader mobile app enables users to snap a photo and turn that scan into a signable, shareable, storable, secure PDF.
DDoS: A decoy to the back door, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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ddos
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kaspersky
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threat landscape
Survey finds DDoS attacks are often a cover for more nefarious cyber activities, with over half of firms targeted.
IoT: More than just hype
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
NETSCOUT urges firms to embrace IoT for digital transformation, offering a competitive edge and operational efficiencies.