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.
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Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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facebook
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auckland university
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it governance
Facebook partners with University of Auckland to support new information governance course, offering scholarships to underrepresented students.
Tencent Cloud, InterCloud partnership to address surging demand for cloud-based services
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Tencent Cloud partners with InterCloud to offer enterprises seamless access to its full suite of cloud services worldwide.
New partnership sees new payroll tech available to NZ market
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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accounting systems
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payroll systems
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hcm
UKG announces deployment of UKG Payroll by Payroll Metrics for customers in New Zealand as part of a partnership between the two companies.
Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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satellite
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space
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virgin galactic
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity has successfully reached space in its fourth rocket-powered spaceflight, with Sir Richard Branson on board.
Recent high profile cyber attacks show rising threat of ransomware-as-a-service
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
Cyber attacks by ransomware-as-a-service providers pose a growing threat, warns Open Systems, following the recent REvils attack on Kaseya and JBS.
NZ businesses lacking right technology for hybrid working as digital transformation accelerates
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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wfh
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digital transformation
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remote working
Almost half of New Zealand employees believe their company lacks the right technology for hybrid working, according to new research from Templafy.
Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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knowbe4
One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
Sophos expands Linux cybersecurity ecosystem with Capsule8 acquisition
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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firewall
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network management
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devops
The deal is set to expand the Sophos portfolio of detection and response solutions and services for underprotected server and cloud environments.
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Turning agility into reality difficult as organisations prepare for recovery
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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contact centre
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project management
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zendesk
New research from Zendesk reveals that turning agility into reality in organizations is proving to be a challenge.
Check Point expands cloud platform to support Alibaba Cloud
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Check Point Software Technologies is expanding its multi-cloud support with Alibaba Cloud integration, providing enhanced security for customers.
Atos launches scalable end-to-end artificial intelligence analytics platform
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Atos has launched its Atos Computer Vision Platform, an AI video and image analytics solution for sectors like manufacturing and transport security.
Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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gamification
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cyber attacks
Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.
Microsoft playing pivotal role in Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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microsoft
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contact centre
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covid-19
Microsoft has been working actively with the Victorian Government since January to provide an end-to-end vaccine management solution for Victoria.
Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Vodafone NZ launches cloud-based cyber security product to protect against ransomware, malware, and data breaches.
Security vendors weigh in as fallout of Kaseya cyber attack continues
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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firewall
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ransomware
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malware
Ransomware attack on Kaseya serves as a stark reminder of the increasing threat faced by organizations, say security experts.
Velocity partnership to develop conversational artificial intelligence tech
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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ml
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partner programmes
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ai
Conversational artificial intelligence success hinges on a combination of technical prowess and business optimisation expertise.
Unisys adds Google cloud, infrastructure and digital workplace services to its offering
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Unisys joins Google's Cloud Partner Advantage program, providing clients with more options to optimize their digital workplace environments.
SonicWall vulnerability allows attackers to obtain full control of device and underlying OS
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
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security vulnerabilities
Positive Technologies reveals critical vulnerability in SonicWall Network Security Manager, allowing authenticated attackers full control.
Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces on large-scale network security project
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces to develop a major network security project for CETIN Group's extensive networks.
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft.
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Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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physical security
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fraud
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identity theft
Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.
Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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amazon
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shopping
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online shopping
New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.
Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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it automation
Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.
Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.