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 297
Public WiFi and BYOD a backdoor route for cyberattacks
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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edutech
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mdm
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cybersecurity
Companies need security measures to protect against cyber criminals accessing information & networks through activities staff may think are harmless.
Wearable applications to surge in developers race
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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apps
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analyst report
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smartphones
Third-party applications designed to run on wearable devices will surge as developers race to deliver killer apps for consumer and enterprise use.
Kiwi company develops battery backup for UFB devices
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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uc
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solar power
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ufb
New Zealand company Constant Vigil has developed a battery backup device, Sentry Lite, to maintain power for internet and VoIP services during power outages.
ESET uncovers new Linux/Moose malware threat
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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malware
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ddos
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open source
ESET has discovered a new threat from the Linux/Moose malware family that is generating fake activity on social networks.
Dotcom calls out John Banks in open letter
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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megaupload
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politics
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donations
Kim Dotcom rebuts John Banks' claims in a forthright open letter, challenging the former MP to a public interview showdown.
Spark dangles rural wireless broadband carrot
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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uc
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spark
Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.
Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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software development
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notebook
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tablets
The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.
No place to hide from failure to manage IT risks
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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iot
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risk & compliance
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risk management
IT professionals must do more to manage risk, says Alan Rodger from Ovum, with cyber security and business continuity receiving more attention.
Texting for business a vital communications tool
Fri, 29th May 2015
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texting
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ringcentral
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communication
Survey: 80% now use text messages for work, with business texting key to modern communication but risks overload.
Intelligence-led testing imperative for security
Fri, 29th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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bank of england
The evolving cyber threat landscape is leading to a real need of more robust defences, as well as realistic, or 'real-life' testing of those defences.
Managed security services - who's top dog?
Fri, 29th May 2015
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hp
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ibm
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dimension data
IDC has assessed how each MSSP vendor measures up against the others to determine who was leading the pack in the market.
Scammers using VoIP to target mobile phone users
Thu, 28th May 2015
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are using technology to do their dirty work, and new applications are making it easier to orchestrate scams to steal personal information.
The main barriers to cloud adoption facing CIOs
Thu, 28th May 2015
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iaas
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open source
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cloud services
New research by Red Hat has found that 77% of Australia and New Zealand CIOs face challenges in cloud adoption, citing security and compatibility concerns.
Act soon to avoid implications of Windows Server 2003 phase out
Thu, 28th May 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
The discontinuation of Windows Server 2003 will leave organisations that don't migrate their servers and applications to a newer platform at risk.
Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter
Thu, 28th May 2015
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x
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technology gifts
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smartphones
Mobile phones and Twitter can accurately estimate crowd sizes, according to researchers at Warwick Business School.
Symantec still number one in changing security software market
Thu, 28th May 2015
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Gartner believes that 2014 is the last year that the market will exhibit such solid double-digit growth in its current form.
BYOD security policies vital
Wed, 27th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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byod
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uxc connect
BYOD policies require commitment from all employees to follow security policies says Rick Bell, architect for UXC Connect.
Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Wed, 27th May 2015
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uc
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4g technology
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spark
Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.
Poor online experience hampering NZ businesses
Tue, 26th May 2015
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e-commerce
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retail
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cio
Poor website performance is driving New Zealand shoppers to the competition and driving user spend back to bricks and mortar retailers.
New Zealand security services receives funding boost
Tue, 26th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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nzsis
New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.