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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 132

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Cloud native computing adoption sees increase in security concerns
Wed, 5th May 2021
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application security
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
More than half of companies surveyed experienced a security incident due to misconfiguration or a known vulnerability in their cloud native applications.
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Infosys and Deakin join forces for strategic engagement in research, innovation and skill development
Wed, 5th May 2021
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partner programmes
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deakin university
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infosys
Infosys has partnered with Deakin University to develop a strategic action plan for research and innovation in emerging technologies and design.
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Paperless office practices on the rise as COVID-19 speeds up digitisation - study
Tue, 4th May 2021
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digital transformation
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digitisation
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foxit
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the need for paperless office practices, according to a new report by Foxit Software.
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AtScale launches native support for Data Analysis Expressions on Microsoft Power BI
Tue, 4th May 2021
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bi
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big data
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microsoft
AtScale now offers native support for Data Analysis Expressions, allowing Power BI users to connect in live mode.
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Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID-19 sees increase in attacks
Tue, 4th May 2021
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Data-driven organisations must evaluate evolving requirements for backup and disaster recovery to combat emerging workload challenges.
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Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.
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Artificial intelligence top priority for organisations, but challenges remain
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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crm
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contact centre
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martech
Organisations in the Asia Pacific region are leading in the adoption of artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Juniper Networks.
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Rubrik deploys data protection on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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microsoft
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
Rubrik's Go subscription is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, providing cloud data management and M365 backup and recovery.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CIOs have more business influence as COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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martech
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digital transformation
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creative technologies
CIOs are under increasing pressure to digitally transform their businesses, according to a survey by Adobe and Fortune.
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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.
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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.
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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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cios
Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.
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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.