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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.

Stories by Shannon - Page 164

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Aqua Security, CIS create software supply chain security guide

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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Aqua Securityand the Center for Internet Security have together released the industry's first formal guidelines for software supply chain security.
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Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.
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ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.
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Telstra, F5 team up to bolster services and solutions

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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Telstra and F5 join forces to enhance their services and solutions, offering customers leading digital experiences.
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Consumers want personalisation, but don't trust brands with their data

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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Customers expect personalisation during every brand interaction but they don't trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to use it responsibly.
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Significant security concerns resulting from open source software ubiquity

Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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application security
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supply chain
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open source
Widespread use of open source software in app development poses significant security risks, says Snyk and The Linux Foundation.
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Microsoft expands APAC Enabler Mentorship Program

Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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Microsoft expands its APAC Enabler Program, launching the APAC Enabler Mentorship Program to support employability of people with disabilities in Asia Pacific.
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Netskope announces zero trust network access updates

Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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Customers can now apply zero trust principles across a range of hybrid work security needs, including SaaS, IaaS, private applications, and endpoint devices.
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Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage

Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.
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Customer service agents don't want to return to contact centres

Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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A new report has revealed that 85% of customer service agents want to work full-time at home and not return to contact centre offices.
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Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete

Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A new report gives payment providers a forward-looking view of the evolution of payments and investment drivers for modernisation.
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New survey uncovers critical OT security challenges

Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network security
While industrial control environments continue to be a target for cyber criminals, there are widespread gaps in industrial security.
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Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles

Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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cartech
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.
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Palo Alto Networks named Google Cloud technology partner of the year for security

Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks was recognised for helping organisations rapidly transform security operations for future success.
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Majority of APAC CFOs concerned about rising wages

Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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supply chain
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payroll systems
Global CFOs are worried about rising wages to stay competitive, but remain bullish on growth, according to a survey by Globalization Partners.
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Chatbots gaining momentum in customer service space

Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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Chatbots are gaining momentum in the customer service space, but a human touch still unbeatable, according to a new study.
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Multicloud complexity and related costs on the rise

Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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As multicloud complexity and the related costs are on the rise, the friction leads to data lock-in, and the resulting loss of business value.
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Nine in 10 employees frustrated by workplace technology

Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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cloud services
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productivity
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digital technology
Businesses face a potential workplace crisis due to inadequate technology, damaging employee productivity, mental health and the ability to retain talent.
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More than 90% of cyber attacks made possible by human error

Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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The data are clear, with cyberattacks on the rise in recent years and the cybersecurity situation increasingly complex.
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Juniper Networks, Sumitomo Electric, Arrcus join Open XR forum

Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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Building a robust multi-vendor ecosystem is essential to enable network operators to achieve increased network capabilities provided by XR optics technology.