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 104
Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.
Cyber resilience vital for securing cyber insurance
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Evolving cybersecurity threats mount pressure on businesses, driving demand for cyber insurance and raising insurers' security expectations.
Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.
New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
To combat the rising threat of cyber fraud, a new alliance aims to reinforce consumer safety in banking, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications sectors in NZ.
Yahoo introduces new features for privacy-focused ad testing
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data privacy
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yahoo
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chrome
Yahoo is set to enhance advertisers' media insights with new identity testing capabilities, optimising campaign measurement as third-party cookies decline.
Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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m&a
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oem
Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.
Banked unveils finance guide for New Zealand students
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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edutech
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insurance
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tertiary education
Ppersonal finance website Banked debuts a free, comprehensive guide to help students effectively manage finances during their transition to tertiary education.
Acer expands Swift laptop line with AI capabilities & Intel Core Ultra
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai pc
Acer bolsters Swift laptop range with three new Intel Core Ultra-powered models, underscored with cutting-edge AI acceleration capabilities.
Lenovo unveils new AI-powered devices in 'AI for All' initiative
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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semiconductors
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ai pc
Lenovo has debuted more than 40 devices with artificial intelligence capabilities at CES 2024, advancing their 'AI for All' initiative.
Social media management software market to skyrocket by $35 billion
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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healthtech
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bi
Technological advancements have spurred a projected growth of the social media management software market, anticipated to surge by $34.62 billion.
Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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encryption
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martech
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software development
The global HSMs market is set to rise from $1.2bn in 2023 to $2.3bn by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, data security needs and digital transactions.
AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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commerce systems
Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.
Acer, Qualcomm unveil world's first 5G Wi-Fi 7 gaming router
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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gaming
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firewalls
Qualcomm and Acer unveil new routers, including the world's first 5G Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Customer Premises Equipment, set to enhance wireless gaming experience.
Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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avast
Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.
Decarbonisation tech market to reach the $4 trillion by 2032
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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storage
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honeywell
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siemens
The decarbonisation tech market is set to surge from $1.45tn in 2022 to $4.09tn in 2032, aiming to reduce global emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050.
Industrial Defender unveils vulnerability management tool
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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threat intelligence
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continuity
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Industrial Defender launches its risk-based vulnerability management solution, designed to streamline vulnerability identification and prioritisation.
Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
The global marketing analytics market is bolstered by increased adoption across sectors such as retail and manufacturing for improved AI and ML processes.
Persistent Systems partners with AWS for AI solutions
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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api
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software engineering
Persistent Systems signs multi-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to expedite innovation in generative AI solutions.
AI & remote work transform contact centre industry
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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ai
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productivity
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empathy
Contact centres across ANZ are experiencing a significant shift to remote working and AI integration, enhancing customer service delivery.
SonicWall bolsters cloud security offer with Banyan Security acquisition
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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cloud security
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casb
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sase
SonicWall has expanded its cloud security capabilities with the takeover of Banyan Security, known for its innovative Security Service Edge solutions.