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 140
New Emotet malware campaign bypasses Microsoft blocks
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
A new Emotet campaign is bypassing Microsoft blocks to distribute malicious OneNote files, according to Check Point Software Technologies.
Fortinet expands Network Security Expert certification program
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Fortinet has announced updates to its flagship NSE certification program to further help advance cybersecurity skill sets and address the talent shortage.
Aircall launches new AI features to increase productivity
Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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ai
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smb
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transcription
Aircall is launching new AI features that provide transcription capabilities for sales and support teams looking to increase performance and productivity.
NTT, SES to deliver satellite-based edge and private 5G network solutions
Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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uc
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The two companies will jointly go to market with a fully managed edge and private 5G solution for enterprise including expanded coverage through satellite.
Tech Data, Cloudera partnership to address data in motion gaps
Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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partner programmes
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cloudera
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tech data
Tech Data strengthens partnership with Cloudera in Asia Pacific and Japan to enable enterprises to leverage real-time insights and manage data lifecycles.
Gigamon leads deep observability market, with 71% market share
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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hybrid cloud
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Gigamon dominates the deep observability market with 71% share, according to a report by market research firm 650 Group.
Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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recruitment
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mental health
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culture
Employees who experience a toxic work environment in their companies say they plan to quit their job because of it, new research has found.
NSW govt appoints NZ's MATTR as technology partner
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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data privacy
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cloud services
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spark
Global digital trust firm and Spark subsidiary, MATTR, appointed technology partner for the New South Wales Government's Digital ID program.
New data market concept to accelerate green transition
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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nokia
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data sharing
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technology gifts
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has partnered with Nokia to develop a decentralised and local data marketplace for the built environment.
Spark Business achieves AWS Migration Competency status
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The designation recognises Spark Business Group, through CCL and its cloud consultants Leaven, provides proven technology and deep expertise to help customers.
NetSuite solutions to aid ANZ businesses in customer growth
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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cx
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martech
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oracle
New customer experience solutions empower B2B sellers to provide better purchasing experiences, boost operational efficiency, and optimise business for growth.
Amazon, Mercury ink renewable energy deal using wind farms
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Amazon's first renewable energy project in Aotearoa will enable AWS' upcoming data centres in Auckland to operate on renewable energy when they launch in 2024.
Fortinet unveils real-time response and automation capabilities across security fabric
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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firewalls
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Security and risk management leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with operational inefficiencies and lack of integration of a heterogenous security stack.
Threats surge as cybersecurity budgets are slashed
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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it budget
In the face of economic turmoil, businesses are confronting the dual challenge of declining or stagnating cybersecurity budgets and escalating threats.
Social engineering a profitable business for hackers
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Widespread accessibility to generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, means that email scams are more convincing than ever before.
Global IT spending in 2023 continues to trend downward
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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it budget
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investment
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analyst report
IDC lowers its 2023 forecast for global IT spending for the fifth month in a row, as the weak economy takes its toll.
Demands of multicloud environments shifting – report
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
IT leaders have been impacted by increasing cloud complexity, potentially leading to poor IT performance, loss in revenue and barriers to business growth.
New clipper malware steals cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
An ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries has ben discovered by Kaspersky.
Smart home device shipments fell in 2022, but return to growth expected in 2023
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
Global smart home device shipments declined in 2022, with smart TVs experiencing the largest drop, according to IDC.
Software vulnerabilities surge, increasing organisational risk
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cyber risk
As technology advances at a rapid pace, the number of software vulnerabilities surges, introducing significant levels of risk to organisations.