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 141
Disconnect between confidence in cyber resilience and capabilities
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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cyber resilience
Some 82% of cyber leaders agree they could have mitigated some to all of the damage of their most significant cyber incident if they were better prepared.
Ransomware attacks rise 45% in Feb, LockBit ramps up activity
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks surged in February with a 45% increase from January, highlighting the growing threat, according to NCC Group's analysis.
Microsoft backs professionals with new AI Security Copilot
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Microsoft unveils Security Copilot, an AI-powered cybersecurity tool that helps detect and respond to threats more effectively.
Internet disruptions cost eCommerce retailers millions
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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uc
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e-commerce
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catchpoint
Nearly 40% of all eCommerce retailers suffer customer-impacting disruptions, which cost up to $1 million per month.
Privileged Access Management solutions too complex
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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pam
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Most Privileged Access Management solutions are too complex, with 68% of organisations paying for wasted features.
Spark to close 3G network, makes way for 5G in rural Aotearoa
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark will close down its legacy 3G network towards the end of 2025, freeing up limited radio spectrum that will enable its 5G roll out across rural Aotearoa.
Tata Communications launches cloud-based calling solution for global enterprises
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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cloud services
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voice
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messaging
JAMVEE is a cloud-based application designed to enhance the employee experience and productivity with easy collaboration features.
Zendesk enters SCA with AWS for customer service at scale
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cx
The five-year strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services will help businesses deliver personalised CX at scale.
Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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linkedin
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recruitment
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skills shortage
More companies are taking a skills-first approach to talent to bridge the growing skills gap in Australia and New Zealand.
Non-profits have inadequate phishing protection - report
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Only 1.2% of .org domains globally have implemented measures to prevent email phishing, spoofing, and ransomware attacks, according to new research.
New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
Phishing attacks are evolving as hackers use legitimate services like PayPal and Google Docs to infiltrate inboxes, warns Avanan.
Menlo Security sees channel growth, continues global expansion
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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cloud security
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partner programmes
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menlo security
Menlo Security has announced new initiatives and investment in its Boost! Channel Programme, designed to further support and incentivise partners.
SASE continues to roll with revenue to top $6 billion
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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network infrastructure
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casb
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supply chain
SASE market surpasses $6bn in 2022 with 34% YoY growth, says DellOro Group report. Cisco leads but Zscaler closes in.
Global cloud solutions firm Searce enters ANZ market
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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digital transformation
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llms
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clean technologies
The new market entry will see Searce accelerate digitalisation for businesses locally to enable growth and sustainability.
Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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agentic ai
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skills shortage
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employment
A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.
Adobe unveils Real-Time Customer Data Platform innovations
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Adobe's latest innovations are designed to enable superior prospecting and conversion, enhanced B2B account-based marketing and richer personalisation.
Higher ASPs push data centre physical infrastructure market
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Vendors' decision making and market positioning over the past 18 months will materially impact their performance in 2023, with market share shifts likely.
Campus switch market reached record heights in 4Q 2022
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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network infrastructure
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cisco
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network switches
Worldwide campus switch sales reached record highs in Q4 2022, except in China, according to a report by DellOro Group.
Accenture, Adobe unlock content supply chain value
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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martech
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supply chain
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marketing
Accenture and Adobe have collaborated to develop new services that help marketers create and deliver content using Adobe's Content Supply Chain solution.
Only 6% of ANZ businesses alerted of breach and data loss
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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commvault
Only 6% of breaches in Australia and New Zealand are flagged by internal systems, highlighting data management challenges, says Commvault.