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 173
Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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financing
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funding
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modernisation
Half of small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia and New Zealand struggle to secure funding, according to a report from Mambu.
Data management strategy crucial for organisations - IDC
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
With the sheer volume of unstructured data yet to be created and used in the years ahead, the way organisations manage their data will need to evolve.
Top apps and services revealed as organisations negotiate COVID-19
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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microsoft
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apps
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okta
Organisations adopt collaboration and security tools with a vengeance, as they accelerate migration to the cloud.
Juniper research funding to advance artificial intelligence and network innovation
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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edutech
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ai
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r&d
The research is to focus on AI, ML, routing and quantum networking for advanced communication, Juniper Networks says.
Organisations struggling to manage complexity of securing cloud infrastructure
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Cloud security incidents were up 10% from the previous year with 27% of organisations now citing misconfiguration.
IT leaders more likely to select vendor who contributes to open source community - Red Hat
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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supply chain
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open source
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red hat
Enterprise open source is increasingly seen as having many of the same positive attributes as proprietary software.
Rights to privacy and safety under threat - report
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The State of Digital Rights report has found that online safety is at risk from increased big tech and government power.
ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
ESET is set to integrate Intel Threat Detection Technology into its cybersecurity suite for enhanced ransomware protection.
CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Identity Threat Protection Complete, a fully-managed identity threat protection solution. #cybersecurity.
Norton 360 wins at AV-TEST Institute Awards, takes home 4 trophies
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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tablets
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analyst report
NortonLifeLock has announced that its device protection solutions have won a total of four AV-TEST Institute awards.
Sustainability improves bottom line for 44% of organisations
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Enhanced efficiency, innovation and revenue growth are amongst the top benefits of sustainability initiatives.
InternetNZ chief executive Jordan Carter announces departure
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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domain name commission
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internetnz
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employment
InternetNZ group chief executive officer Jordan Carter has announced he is stepping down after almost 20 years with the organisation.
Log4Shell threat remains extremely high - Barracuda
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
The quantity of cyber attacks targeting the Log4Shell complex of vulnerabilities in Log4j still remains extremely high, according to Barracuda Networks.
Varonis names Intalock APAC Partner of the Year 2021
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Intalock's understanding of data security coupled with Varonis' data security and analytics technology presents a formidable combination.
IBM leads in machine learning research with 5400 patents
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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microsoft
The company registered 5400 different machine learning patents between 2017 and 2021, beating Microsoft and Google for the top spot.
Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.
Bot malware uncovered using gaming applications on Microsoft store
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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malware
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gaming
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martech
Check Point Research has revealed a new malware Electron-bot that is actively being distributed through Microsoft's official store.
Zoom saw total revenue of more than $4 billion in 2021
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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uc
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financial results
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video communication
The communications platform has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending 31 January, 2022.
Key acquisitions drove growth, increase revenue for Atturra
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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m&a
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financial results
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atturra
Atturra reports a 44% increase in revenue to $61.9m for H2 2021, driven by strong organic growth and contributions from acquired businesses.
Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain
A significant majority of mid-market businesses plan to make changes to their operations in 2022, a new report reveals.