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 200
Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.
Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
Snow Software unveils cloud-native platform for tech intelligence for the hybrid enterprise
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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wfh
Technology intelligence firm Snow Software has launched its Snow Atlas platform to help organizations optimize technology investments.
New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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surveillance
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partner programmes
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ai
Ava's cloud-native video surveillance solution is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with Sektor.
C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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tablets
Back-to-office scenarios are not only pushed by C-level management, they are completely in line with what employees want.
Hybrid meetings the way forward with new portfolio in market
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Barco has expanded its hybrid meetings portfolio with the new ClickShare Present range, catering to the demands of the hybrid workplace.
Review: Amazon Echo Show 8 plays your media, controls your home, and watches your dog
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Amazon's latest Echo Show 8 is perfect for spying on pets, with a powerful camera and impressive entertainment features.
SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.
Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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uc
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4g technology
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broadband
Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.
Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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kaspersky
While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
Huawei showcases solar portfolio
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Huawei to showcase its solar range at the Sustainable Energy Conference in New Zealand, aiming to reduce energy consumption for a low-carbon world.
Microsoft Azure leading the pack as multi-cloud strategies set to dominate future of cloud services
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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healthtech
Microsoft Azure is the most popular public cloud vendor among professionals implementing multi-cloud strategies, according to a report by Ensono.
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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surveillance
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microsoft
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google
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
Teradata enhances cloud offerings on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
Teradata has announced new capabilities for Vantage on Microsoft Azure, as it looks to affirm its commitment to the cloud.
Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
New Zealand SMEs targeted in cyber attacks - study
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
Nearly a quarter of New Zealand small and medium-sized businesses have been victims of cyber attacks, with phishing attacks being the most common form.
Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.
IT leaders prioritising agile over hybrid working and cloud
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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apm
IT leaders are prioritising agile and product development over hybrid working and cloud, according to new research.