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 121
Most firms have changed to accommodate hybrid working
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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iwg
Businesses should focus on adapting to new working models to accommodate the needs of their workers and improve employee experience to stay competitive.
Chatbots lower the barrier for entry into cybercrime
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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llms
Within seconds a chatbot can scrape the internet for open-source information that can be leveraged as a pretext for social engineering campaigns.
Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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recruitment
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cv
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employment
Over 87% of employers report problems finding talent through resumes, leading to a rise in skills-based hiring, says a new report by TestGorilla.
Kiwi Facebook users concerned about marketplace scams
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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facebook
More than half of Kiwi Facebook users are concerned about being scammed on social media marketplaces, according to Norton.
Check Point discovers new phishing scam on Dropbox
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new attack using Dropbox for phishing has been discovered, with 5,440 attacks observed in the first two weeks of September.
IT professionals embracing AI to automate workflows
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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it automation
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ai
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it department
IT pros, especially senior leaders and younger generations, are embracing AI to automate workflows and boost efficiency.
Workforce data shows physician shortages across Aotearoa
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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healthtech
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government
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elections
New Zealand faces concerning shortages of physicians, with only 71 for every 100,000 people, compared to 99 in Australia.
Rugy World Cup highlights needs for cybersecurity
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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sports
Major sporting events such as the RWC are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks, especially from bad actors with financial motives.
Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Immersive Labs has unveiled the expansion of its enterprise-class, AI-ready platform, now with coverage across the entire organisation.
Qualtrics full XM Discover suite now available through APAC
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Qualtrics' full suite of AI-powered conversational analytics and NLP technologies, XM Discover, is now available through the AWS Asia Pacific Region.
Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
Massive financial opportunity for IT leaders leveraging AI
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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ai
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software
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it department
The number of software applications on IT teams' work computers has increased by 71% in the past year, according to a report by Freshworks.
Moving to the cloud best way to reduce footprint – report
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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supply chain
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cloudflare
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it infrastructure
A new report has revealed that switching enterprise network services from on-premise devices can cut related carbon emissions up to 96%.
Younger generations less likely to change their passwords
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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hacking
Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
McAfee launches new tool to fight AI-generated scams
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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email security
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casb
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ai
McAfee launches AI-powered Scam Protection to combat the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams, using AI to outsmart criminals.
Ransomware attacks down in August after record levels in July
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
It comes after back-to-back record months in June and July, largely the result of Cl0ps MOVEit exploitation and the ongoing impact of the attack.
Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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government
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elections
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tuanz
TUANZ has called on whoever makes up the next Government to deal with our tech industry skills shortage by developing pathways to attract diverse talent.
Juniper Networks has unveils new Juniper Apstra capabilities
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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juniper networks
New Juniper Apstra capabilities enhance operator experiences to facilitate the deployment and operations of private data centre infrastructures.
AI initiatives driving increased focus on cybersecurity
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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supply chain
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI is playing an increasingly critical role in driving organisations' security postures and their need for investment in cybersecurity.
Dynatrace confirmed as supplier to NZ All-of-Government Marketplace
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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government
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public sector
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modernisation
The New Zealand All-of-Government Marketplace reinforces the commitment to supporting New Zealand public sector digital services.