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 180
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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orcon
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m&a
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
Ransomware, cyber insurance and unbreakable backup key reflections of 2021
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Enterprises recognised the need to protect themselves against a ransomware-related class action lawsuit, and began preparations for a worst-case scenario.
COVID-19 pandemic to fuel wearables, wireless growth in 2022
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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wearables
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headsets
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analyst report
2022 will see pandemic-fuelled growth continue for wearables and wireless headsets, according to ABI Research.
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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government
Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.
Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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edutech
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software development
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weltec
New Zealand faces significant ICT skills shortage, but Whitireia and WelTec are preparing graduates for employment in the industry.
Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.
Business must accelerate digital transformation or risk becoming obsolete
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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microsoft
RISE with SAP offers smaller and midmarket companies the ability to accelerate their digital transformation and become intelligent enterprises.
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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microsoft
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at&t
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m&a
Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.
Future of trust: Security compliance automation investment set to increase
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
80% of APEJ organisations will boost investment in security compliance automation by 15% to meet global regulations, says IDC report.
Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
Vodafone customers in New Zealand set records for data usage over the festive season, with a 51% increase compared to last year.
Future of work is about people, not tech - APEC report
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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cloud services
2021 APEC Economic Policy Report warns that outdated economic structures and laws hinder adaptation to the future of work.
ThycoticCentrify expands service account governance to multi-cloud environments
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Cloud-based service accounts can easily become a security risk if not managed correctly and with the right tools.
TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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social media
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online safety
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cybersafety
TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.
Data-Driven obtains Advanced Specialisation in Analytics on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Data-Driven becomes one of only two Australian consultancies to achieve the Advanced Specialisation in Analytics on Microsoft Azure.
Tesserent announces cybersecurity partnership with Vocus
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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tesserent
Tesserent partners with Vocus to address cybersecurity needs, delivering solutions to enterprise clients in Australia and New Zealand.
Critical Microsoft Office patch exploited by new malware
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has released details of a novel exploit that bypasses a patch for a critical vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Office file format.
Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.
Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
To be considered for MISA, organisations must be nominated by Microsoft and demonstrate integrations that support the goal of improving enterprise security.
Scammers inventing new targeted tools to amplify fraud schemes
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Group-IB has uncovered a worldwide scam campaign targeting users in more than 90 countries all around the world.