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 172
Fletcher Building, Google Cloud, TCS partnership to drive growth through data and digital innovation
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Fletcher Building is partnering with Google Cloud and TCS to implement enterprise-grade, cloud capability to run its mission-critical enterprise workloads.
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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dark net
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dark web
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fraud
Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it's too late.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
Adobe empowers brands to succeed in the metaverse
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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adobe
Adobe has announced a series of innovations, integrations and investments designed to position brands to succeed in the metaverse.
Artificial intelligence and reshaping business priorities for the environment
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
APAC business decision makers are now putting increasing investment in environmental, social and corporate governance.
Juniper Networks makes enhancements to Apstra Software
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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malware
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hyperscale
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dc
Enhancements to the Juniper Apstra platform will simplify the deployment, troubleshooting and operations of data center networks.
Rate of data center market growth in APAC exceeds EMEA
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Data center growth in the Asia Pacific market saw growth of 24% in 2021, according to a new report from DC Byte.
Adobe, BMW expand partnership to deliver personal digital experiences
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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martech
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cartech
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partner programmes
The partnership will produce seamless online and offline experiences including customised vehicles, doorstop delivery and post-purchase services.
Metaverse to disrupt channel strategy for retailers
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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accenture
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vr
Retailers will have to combine a physical footprint with their virtual reality stores, paying for physical and virtual real estate.
Adobe unveils new AI innovations for personalising experiences
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The new capabilities were built upon hundreds of artificial intelligence and machine learning innovations, according to Adobe.
Job ad levels remain at record levels, applications falling
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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healthtech
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seek
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recruitment
January and February were record months for job ads on seek.co.nz, yet candidates are hesitant to hit the apply button.
VMware Cloud on AWS now available in AWS Marketplace
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
VMware Cloud on AWS now available to purchase on AWS Marketplace, with flexible purchasing options and complementary solutions.
Malicious web application attacks climb 88% - report
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Malicious web application attacks have surged 88% in 2021, while distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose 37%, according to Radware.
NZ's eCommerce market set to grow as demand for alternative payment methods increases
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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bnpl
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e-commerce
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online shopping
New Zealand's eCommerce market set to grow 38% by 2025, with demand increasing for alternative payment methods.
CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The latest releases of CyberRes Galaxy and ArcSight deliver more actionable insights for both free and subscription options.
Employers facing big IT talent retention challenge
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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employment
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talent retention
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analyst report
IT workers are more inclined to quit their jobs than employees in other functions, according to a survey from Gartner.
Forter recognised as leader in eCommerce fraud prevention
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The company has passed $500 billion in gross merchandise value since its founding and secures funding from strategic investors.
CrowdStrike names Michael Rogers as new channel chief
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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ai security
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ndr
The promotion of Michael Rogers into the role comes as CrowdStrike reports a record quarter for its partner ecosystem.
Palo Alto Networks combats software supply chain threats
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud Supply Chain Security provides a complete view of where vulnerabilities or misconfigurations exist in the software supply chain.