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 124
Genesys Cloud CX grows revenue over 50% year-over-year
Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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Genesys was also recognised as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, positioned highest for ability to execute.
Cisco, Nutanix partnership to simplify hybrid multicloud
Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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cisco
Cisco and Nutanix have announced a global strategic partnership to accelerate hybrid multicloud deployments and fuel business transformation.
Most education organisations suffered a cyber attack in past year
Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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Over two-thirds of educational organisations have experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to a survey by Netwrix.
Less than 15% of organisations have a Gen AI security policy
Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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Organisations adopting Chat-GPT face potential security issues, while few have policies or training to use the technology effectively, says new research.
Software engineering leader roles will require oversight of Generative AI
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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Over half of software engineering leader (SWEL) roles will require oversight of generative AI by 2025, according to Gartner.
ComCom seeks views on revenue limits, service quality standards for Chorus
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on resetting revenue limits for Chorus, New Zealand's largest telecoms infrastructure provider.
TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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government
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elections
TUANZ calls on next Government to prioritize users in AI development, warning of risks such as biased algorithms and eroding trust in technology.
Google Cloud unveils new customer, partner and product offerings
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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Updates to Google Workspace build on recent momentum around incorporating AI as a collaborative partner across Google Cloud tools.
Radware and Spark sign cybersecurity partnership agreement
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
The partnership will provide application and network security for organisations in NZ, including those in banking, transport, health, and the public sector.
Smartphone shipments to reach lowest volume in a decade
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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analyst report
Global smartphone shipments are predicted to drop 4.7% in 2023 to 1.15 billion units, the lowest volume in a decade, says IDC.
Exabeam partners with Google Cloud on generative AI features
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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Exabeam is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud in the development of generative AI models in its cloud-native New-Scale SIEM product portfolio.
Most attacked games revealed as dangerous gaming habits rise
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
Improper gaming habits can lead to malware and viruses, account takeover, identity theft, swatting and doxing, spyware, data breaches, DDoS attacks and more.
Industrial IoT gateways vital in bridging IT and OT
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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Knud Lasse Lueth, CEO at IoT Analytics, says industrial IoT gateways are critical for connecting legacy systems with modern technology.
Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.
Aqua named market champion in software supply chain security
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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application security
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supply chain
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software development
Given the threats to the software supply chain and the gap in how organisations address them, software supply chain security should be top of mind for business.
Threat landscape in NZ's energy sector in the spotlight
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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supply chain
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Claroty and Vector Technology Solutions have hosted roundtable discussions on cybersecurity in New Zealand's critical infrastructure sector.
Cado Security accelerates APAC presence with new channel partner
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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orchestration
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sales channel partner
The Cosive appointment will accelerate Cado Security's presence in the Asia Pacific with an on-the-ground service in Australian and New Zealand.
IT leaders optimistic about how AI will transform business
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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Three-quarters of IT leaders are optimistic about the benefits of AI, but lack implementation roadmaps and hardware, according to a survey by AMD.
Weekday secures $2.2m funding, tackles gap in hiring tech teams
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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linkedin
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recruitment
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employment
Weekday says it promises to do what LinkedIn should have been for recruiters with its peer-group references platform.
Salt Security unveils Salt Technical Ecosystem Partner programme
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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api
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Salt establishes the Salt Technical Ecosystem Partner programme, announces inaugural partners and shares strategies to enrich customers API ecosystems.