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 134
ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Sat, 1st May 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.
University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cloud services
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contact centre
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digital transformation
The University of Auckland has chosen Amazon Web Services as its strategic cloud provider for digital transformation.
Dell Technologies partners with SecureWorks for new security service
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Dell Technologies partners with Secureworks to launch a subscription-based cybersecurity service. It provides 24/7 security and threat detection.
Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.
Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Huawei drops out of top 5 smartphone vendors for the first time as Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OPPO surge, says IDC.
Adobe makes its mark on digital healthcare innovation
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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martech
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it in healthcare
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creative technologies
Adobe Experience Cloud is now powering digital experiences for top healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies.
eCommerce losses to online payment fraud to exceed $20 billion in 2021
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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biometrics
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martech
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commerce systems
The use of artificial intelligence will enable behavioural biometrics in this area, which will increase security across all potential fraud channels.
Organisations faced unprecedented ransomware risk in 2020
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New report reveals that 79% of companies experienced business disruptions in 2020 due to a lack of cyber preparedness.
Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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apple
Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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commerce commission
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telco
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tcf
New Zealand telcos back Commerce Commission's review into the Telecomms Dispute Resolution Scheme, says NZ Telecommunications Forum.
Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.
CIOs have more business influence as COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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digital transformation
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martech
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creative technologies
CIOs are under increasing pressure to digitally transform their businesses, according to a survey by Adobe and Fortune.
Fortinet looks to reduces cyber skills gap with Training Advancement Agenda
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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firewall
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network management
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it training
Fortinet expands its Training Advancement Agenda programme to address the cyber skills gap and connect individuals to employers.
Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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wfh
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unisys
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remote working
Employees and their staff members have different ideas when it comes to new operating models in the wake of increased remote working, according to new research.
Messaging app used to control and distribute malware
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.
Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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ransomware
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phishing
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malware
Cybercrime trends in 2020 included increased phishing attacks, monetary gain, and supply chain attacks, according to a report by Keysight Technologies.
COVID-19 fundamentally altered how CFOs hire and manage workforce
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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cfo
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recruitment
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covid-19
COVID-19 reshapes hiring and workforce management for CFOs, with Asia-Pacific respondents leading the way, says survey.
NZ Government accelerates move to SaaS with TechnologyOne
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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saas
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government
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technologyone
New Zealand government agencies are set to adopt secure Software-as-a-Service environments under a new procurement framework with TechnologyOne.
Palo Alto Networks establishes cybersecurity consulting group Unit 42
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
The group will help enterprises respond to emerging threats as they navigate an increase in costly, crippling cyberattacks.
Spend on blockchain solutions to reach $6.6 billion
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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blockchain
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idc
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analyst report
Spending on blockchain solutions is set to reach $6.6 billion this year, with strong growth expected in the coming years, according to IDC.
Sharp increase in cyber attacks in last quarter of 2020 - report
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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positive technologies
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social engineering
Attacks on trade enterprises have significantly risen, with a 56% increase in the trade industry, according to Positive Technologies.
Corporate security failing to keep pace in new COVID-19 world
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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fujitsu
Corporate security is failing to keep pace in the new normal of remote working in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Fujitsu.
IoT connections to generate $16 billion in security revenue as new threat vectors arise
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
The exponential growth of IoT connections will generate $16 billion in IoT security revenue by 2026, according to ABI Research.
New onboarding standard to secure Internet of Things launched
Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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iot
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onboarding
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fido alliance
The FIDO Alliance has created a new IoT onboarding standard to enhance security, cost, and complexity challenges in device deployment.