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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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NTT launches IoT Services for Sustainability offering

Fri, 6th May 2022
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NTT has launched its IoT Services for Sustainability offering, a stack of solutions to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint using IoT connectivity.
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Global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032

Fri, 6th May 2022
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The global bot security market to reach US$2.5 billion by 2032 driven by a growing need for cyber security, according to a new report.
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions acquires behavioural biometric firm BehavioSec

Fri, 6th May 2022
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired behavioural biometrics tech provider BehavioSec to enhance its digital identity-focused offerings.
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Radware announced launch of CNP spinoff SkyHawk Security

Fri, 6th May 2022
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Radware is spinning off its Cloud Native Protector business to form SkyHawk Security, with a $35m external investment from Tiger Global Management.
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Businesses re-evaluating IT suppliers due to increased energy prices

Fri, 6th May 2022
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Business leaders are re-evaluating IT suppliers due to increased energy prices, according to research from ServerChoice.
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Outdated cybersecurity approaches are failing - report

Thu, 5th May 2022
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Security innovation is years behind where it should be, according to new research from Vectra AI, and the gap appears to be widening.
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Record growth for NZ startups as conscious investment trend emerges

Thu, 5th May 2022
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New Zealand has a reputation for efficiency and innovation, and has strong potential to be a leader in climate tech.
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Radware named Leader for application and API protection

Wed, 4th May 2022
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Radware has been named a Leader in GigaOm's Application and API Protection Radar report for its cyber security solutions.
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Edge computing major enabler of a digital-first paradigm

Wed, 4th May 2022
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edge computing
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Edge computing and edge deployments are crucial to digital-first operations, according to a new whitepaper from Schneider Electric.
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Cybersecurity skills shortage causing headaches for industry

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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network security
The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.
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Digital trust vital in fight against against cybersecurity threats

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Digital trust is crucial for securing the connected world, according to cybersecurity company DigiCert and industry pundits.
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New Norton report finds deception scams on the rise

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Cybercriminals are capitalising on global events using deepfakes and crypto scams to mislead consumers, a new report has revealed.
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Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
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Incumbent banks must embrace data-centric capabilities

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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omnichannel
Retail banks are lagging in their ability to offer true omnichannel experiences, as customers pivot to competitors that offer more personalised experiences.
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CISOs believe open source offers faster path to security

Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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application security
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Open source security solutions are the preferred choice for nearly 70% of chief information security officers, according to Aqua Security.
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Businesses unable to properly succeed in data economy

Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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data analytics
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Only 6%  of businesses use, access, and share data and data services in a way that grants them all the business benefits provided by a robust data strategy.
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Ava Security builds on ANZ expansion with key appointment

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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The company has appointed Clint Palm as sales director in ANZ to continue to grow its market presence in the region.
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Businesses throwing money at nothing over cybersecurity stack

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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Infrastructure and licensing costs are deeply concerning for businesses looking to consolidate cybersecurity tools and make a move into the cloud.
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Tier III Ready Datacenter solutions shortlisted for major awards

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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Cannon Technologies' innovative Tier III Ready Datacenter solutions have been shortlisted for four major awards.
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Zero trust crucial as high-profile ransomware attacks rise

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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malware
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network infrastructure
High-profile ransomware attacks and reliance on digital infrastructure sees an increasing need for businesses to embrace zero trust cybersecurity.