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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.

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New Emotet malware campaign bypasses Microsoft blocks

Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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A new Emotet campaign is bypassing Microsoft blocks to distribute malicious OneNote files, according to Check Point Software Technologies.
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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.
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Aircall launches new AI features to increase productivity

Mon, 10th Apr 2023
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Aircall is launching new AI features that provide transcription capabilities for sales and support teams looking to increase performance and productivity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.