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 198
Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.
Benefits of zero trust extend beyond network security - study
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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malware
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devops
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apm
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution Appgate SDP provides economic and operational benefits, according to a study by Nemertes.
Microsoft pledges to run data centres carbon neutral by 2030
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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microsoft
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data center construction
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carbon emissions
The tech giant has announced it will aim to power all its global data centres and offices with zero-carbon energy by 2030.
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Substantial rise in Agile adoption across the enterprise
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Agile adoption in enterprises sees notable increase, with a desire for distributed workforce, according to Digital.ai's State of Agile Report.
Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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iot
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.
NZ business at risk of innovation decline without proper investment
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
Planned technology investments will focus on security and risk management and building out data and analytics capabilities.
Nearly a quarter of exploits sold on the cybercriminal underground are more than three years old
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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cybercriminals
Nearly a quarter of exploits for sale in underground forums are over three years old, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro.
Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.
Changing SAP landscape causing challenges for business - report
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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erp
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ai
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sap
Disruption in the SAP environment poses risks for businesses, according to a report from Tricentis, Capgemini and Sogeti.
Overtime in NZ business increasing, more than half go unpaid
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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recruitment
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hays
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mental health
29% of NZ organisations saw an increase in overtime in the past year, with 51% of staff not being paid, according to Hays.
New $2 million app development fund to support growing businesses
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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apm
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lcnc
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software development
A new app development fund worth US$2 million has been established in a bid to support growing businesses.
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More users falling for security and HR-related phishing attacks
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
Security and HR-related phishing attacks are on the rise, with email attacks on HR topics seeing a significant increase, according to new research from KnowBe4.
Confidence remains low amongst New Zealand business
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
In spite of this low morale, 41% of New Zealand small business owners are planning on starting a new business in 2021.
Facebook teams up with UoA for information governance
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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facebook
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auckland university
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it governance
Facebook partners with University of Auckland to support new information governance course, offering scholarships to underrepresented students.
Tencent Cloud, InterCloud partnership to address surging demand for cloud-based services
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Tencent Cloud partners with InterCloud to offer enterprises seamless access to its full suite of cloud services worldwide.
New partnership sees new payroll tech available to NZ market
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
UKG announces deployment of UKG Payroll by Payroll Metrics for customers in New Zealand as part of a partnership between the two companies.
Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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spacetech
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virgin galactic
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satellite
Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity has successfully reached space in its fourth rocket-powered spaceflight, with Sir Richard Branson on board.
Recent high profile cyber attacks show rising threat of ransomware-as-a-service
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
Cyber attacks by ransomware-as-a-service providers pose a growing threat, warns Open Systems, following the recent REvils attack on Kaseya and JBS.
NZ businesses lacking right technology for hybrid working as digital transformation accelerates
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Almost half of New Zealand employees believe their company lacks the right technology for hybrid working, according to new research from Templafy.
Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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knowbe4
One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.