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 134
Low trust in AI barrier to creating a better health system
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
Study reveals technology barriers to creating a better healthcare system, with New Zealand clinicians skeptical of AI and lack of access to data.
Ransomware, social engineering costs skyrocket – report
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Ransomware attacks are becoming more costly, with the median cost per incident doubling to $26,000, according to Verizon Business.
DUO appointed distributor for Silverfort in New Zealand
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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duo
Duo, a division of Sektor and a distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has announced its appointment as the distributor for Silverfort in New Zealand.
Aqua security delivers cloud native security data to AWS Security Lake
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
Aqua Security has announced support for Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services, which is now generally available.
Netskope Intelligent SSE integrates with Amazon Security Lake
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Integrated solution provides ability to rapidly identify potential security threats by Netskope security logs and threat information.
Demand for intelligent virtual assistants spurs conversational AI market
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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uc
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martech
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omnichannel
Rising demand for AI-powered customer support services, omnichannel implementation, and lower chatbot development costs is driving market growth.
Ericsson retains top ranking in 5G Network Infrastructure Market
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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uc
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
Ericsson has been ranked as the leader in the Frost Radar 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2023 report for the third consecutive year.
Kiwi Assist launches to achieve digital equality for seniors
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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healthtech
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entrepreneurship
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technology gifts
The app provides services that make the internet, smartphones and computers easier to use, while equipping seniors to make the most of the online services.
NZ's PC market narrows over high inflation concerns
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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notebook
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inflation
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pc shipments
As demand tapered, retailers continued to offer aggressive promotions to reduce the growing inventory. Vendors also incentivised channel to take on more stock.
APAC consumers expect security and ease-of-use when online
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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online security
Enterprises' ability to provide their customers with top-notch yet secure online experiences has thus become critical to business success.
Ping Identity launches new way to protect against identity fraud
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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passwordless
Intelligent identity solution provider Ping Identity has announced PingOne Protect, a new fraud detection and risk management service.
ExtraHop supports Amazon Security Lake to centralise security data on AWS
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
The new integration gives teams easy access to AI-based network intelligence to accelerate threat detection, investigation, and response.
AceCrypto crimeware hits computers 10,000 times a month
Mon, 29th May 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
ESET has revealed details about a prevalent cryptor malware, AceCryptor, which operates as a cryptor-as-a-service used by tens of malware families.
Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches
Mon, 29th May 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.
Holistic API security needed in face of increasing cybersecurity risk
Mon, 29th May 2023
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supply chain
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api
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cybersecurity
Growing digital ecosystems, increasing cybersecurity risk, fragmented regulations and economic challenges emphasise the need for holistic API security.
Palo Alto Networks, Ingram Micro to provide cybersecurity solutions in NZ
Mon, 29th May 2023
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
The strategic relationship brings together Palo Alto Networks' security technologies with Ingram Micro's extensive network of resellers and partners.
CyberArk introduces first identity security-based enterprise browser
Fri, 26th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
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browsers
This first-of-its-kind Identity Security web browser enables organisations to better protect against attacks with a flexible, identity-based approach.
New Zealand workers face highest burnout levels in the world
Fri, 26th May 2023
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employment
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it workers
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unispace
Workload expectations were a major driver behind employee burnout, followed by expectations for employees to always be online at home.
Agritech receives $29.9m injection in recent budget
Fri, 26th May 2023
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agricultural technology
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government
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investment
The recent Government Wellbeing Budget provides much needed support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues in the horticulture sector.
Financial firms increasing urgency to move towards cloud
Fri, 26th May 2023
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data analytics
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cybersecurity insurance
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martech
Financial firms are increasing their urgency to move towards the cloud to strengthen cybersecurity, fraud detection and claims management.