About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 131
COVID-19 accelerating rapid growth of Asia Pacific regtech sector
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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fintech
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compliance
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regulatory technology
Regulatory technology in the Asia Pacific is facing a difficult challenge of bridging the divide between developed and developing economies in the region.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco IT infrastructure deployment solution
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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cloud services
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dr
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converged infrastructure
Researchers at Positive Technologies have discovered three vulnerabilities in Cisco HyperFlex HX that could disrupt enterprise operations.
Microsoft unveils new innovations in Teams designed to empower hybrid work
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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uc
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voip
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microsoft
Microsoft introduces new innovations in Teams and Viva to enhance hybrid work, including improved meeting experiences and new video layouts.
Managed cyber services crucial to secure infrastructure, data and processes
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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managed services
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Managed cyber services are crucial for securing businesses' infrastructure, data, and processes, says SecurityHQ.
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
ANZ government digital services better than private sector - study
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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government
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banking
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infosys
Four out of five Australians and New Zealanders believe digital government services are superior or on par with those from private businesses.
Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
Most organisations would consider paying in ransomware attack - study
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research reveals that 60% of organizations are willing to pay ransoms in the event of a cyberattack, despite warnings against doing so.
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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technology gifts
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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byod
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mobility
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cybersecurity
The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.
Cisco unveils new 5G industrial router portfolio for the IoT Edge
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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edge data centre
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iot
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edge security
The unified architecture simplifies collaboration between IT and operations and streamlines their deployments from the enterprise to the edge.
Warning: Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group resurfaces
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
The Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group has returned with a new campaign targeting unprotected assets in all industries, warns cybersecurity firm Radware.
Trade secret protection rapidly rising up the corporate agenda
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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martech
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ecm
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cybersecurity
According to a report by @TheEIU, corporates fear cybercrime and employee leaks as the biggest risks to protecting trade secrets.
IT leaders identify technical debt as main barrier to innovation following COVID-19
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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apm
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app development
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low-code
IT leaders see technical debt as a major threat to innovation, hindering companies' ability to rebuild and innovate post-COVID, a report by OutSystems reveals.
LTI expands strategic relationship with Amazon Web Services
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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cloud services
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devops
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digital transformation
Larsen & Toubro Infotech has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services to accelerate customer value and innovation.
Tech, finance sectors top targets for cyber attacks
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ensign
Threat actors focused on the technology, manufacturing, and banking sectors in Asia Pacific in 2020, says cybersecurity firm Ensign.
Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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sustainable it
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tco certified
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environmentally friendly
New report helps IT buyers avoid greenwash and false claims, says TCO Development. Social and environmental risks high in complex product categories such as IT.
Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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gaming
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malware
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ransomware
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
Salary, benefits gap growing between employers and employees
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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wfh
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recruitment
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hays
Employees dissatisfied with working benefits as minimal salary increases predicted in 2021, says Hays Salary Guide.
Eaton launches new micro data centre and UPS offerings
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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colocation
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edge data centre
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edge computing
Eaton introduces iCube 2.0 and 9PX lithium-ion UPS to address the needs of organisations future-proofing their data center infrastructure.
Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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dark web
Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.
The trends that will define NZ business post COVID-19
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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partner programmes
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accenture
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covid-19
New Zealand business need to consider how major shifts in the business landscape due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis can be applied to their business models.
Money to be made: Ransomware attacks on the rise
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks are increasingly lucrative for hackers targeting businesses globally, with victims including AXA Asia and JBS.
Scams number one online crime
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.