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 152
IT and data centre industry at beginning stage of sustainability journey
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
There is a disconnect between intent and action, indicating most of the industry is still at the beginning stage of its sustainability journey.
PTC to acquire SaaS field service management provider ServiceMax
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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service management
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m&a
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ptc
The $1.46 billion acquisition is expected to strengthen PTC's closed-loop product lifecycle management offerings.
AI and data must join forces to deliver strategic value
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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ai models
Despite high expectations for data and artificial intelligence, most companies fail to act on these areas to convert data science to business value.
Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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supply chain
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ai security
The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.
Dire impact of burnout in ANZ cyber security industry
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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skills shortage
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employment
More than half (57%) of local cybersecurity professionals are either looking for new employers or considering exiting the industry all together.
4 out of 10 work emails are unwanted, new report shows
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Over 40% of work emails are unwanted, according to research from Hornetsecurity, highlighting the constant threats to email security.
Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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uc
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emergency services
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vodafone
Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.
DevOps tools and infrastructure under attack - report
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
DevOps tools and infrastructure are facing increased attacks, with API vulnerabilities impacting security focus, according to a report by Wallarm.
Efficiency looms large as data center industry turns to 2023
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Managing consumption and carbon footprint driving trends toward regulation, standardization, and the search for generator alternatives.
APAC businesses vulnerable to cyberattack during holidays
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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firewalls
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mfa
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iam
Cyber attackers are targeting companies and IT security teams when they are likely to be under-resourced, according to Barracuda.
Retailers need to embrace AI to better service customers
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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surveillance
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ai
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cctv
New research has uncovered new ways for retailers to use artificial intelligence in concert with in-store cameras to better service consumer behaviour.
Phishing attacks using unexpected methods to steal data
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The prevalence of cloud applications is changing the way threat actors are using phishing attack delivery methods to steal data.
Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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avast
Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.
Businesses increasing data protection for cloud workloads
Mon, 7th Nov 2022
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saas
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cloud security
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supply chain
Companies are recognising the increasing need to protect their SaaS environments, according to a new report from Veeam Software.
AI platform market set to reach US$254 billion by 2032
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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ai
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economic forecast
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analyst report
The global AI platform market is projected to reach $254.14 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 38.2%, according to Future Market Insights.
Ransom-vapourware, cloud camouflage amongst top cybersecurity predictions
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Top cybersecurity trends include a rise in ransom-vapourware, cyber un-insurability, compliance conflicts, cloud camouflage.
Economic disruption remains largest threat to business
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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video
CFOs expect the impending recession, supply chain constraints and inflation to continue into 2023 and are feeling the impact across their organisations.
Akamai unveils next generation DDoS defense platform
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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ddos
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
Akamai Technologies expands its DDoS protection platform with global rollout of new scrubbing centres, increasing defense capacity to 20 Tbps.
Ingram Micro Cloud receives AWS Config Service Delivery validation
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
This further bolsters Ingram Micro Cloud's expert knowledge of AWS services in supporting partners' technical needs as they manage their cloud business.
Manufacturing sector pays highest average ransomware payment
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Manufacturing and production sectors had highest average ransom payment but lowest percentage of organizations that paid the ransom, Sophos report finds.