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 201
COVID-19 accelerates interest in 5G, digital transformation and IoT
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
Interest in 5G has surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 71% of enterprises accelerating their digital transformation plans, according to a study by EY.
Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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cyberbullying
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online harrassment
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aras
Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
More Boomers than Zoomers want to work from home
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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accenture
Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are more interested in flexible working arrangements than Gen Z, says a global survey from Accenture.
Cyber stalking rampant amongst young New Zealanders - study
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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aras
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nato
1 in 3 young New Zealanders likely to cyber stalk their partner or ex, according to Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report.
Fintech innovation exploding, NZ jumps in rankings
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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fintech
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mambu
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banking
New Zealand climbs 15 places in the Global Fintech Rankings, reaching number 30 worldwide, according to a report by findexable.
Oversharing of sensitive documents soars 450%
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Oversharing increases the risk an organisation will lose data, violate compliance or privacy mandates, or experience cybercrime.
Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.
Security remains top concern in Kubernetes adoption - report
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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devops
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application security
Security remains the top concern for containers and Kubernetes, with 94% of respondents in a StackRox survey experiencing a security incident in the last year.
COVID-19 accelerating rapid growth of Asia Pacific regtech sector
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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regulatory technology
Regulatory technology in the Asia Pacific is facing a difficult challenge of bridging the divide between developed and developing economies in the region.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco IT infrastructure deployment solution
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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dr
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converged infrastructure
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ndr
Researchers at Positive Technologies have discovered three vulnerabilities in Cisco HyperFlex HX that could disrupt enterprise operations.
Microsoft unveils new innovations in Teams designed to empower hybrid work
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft introduces new innovations in Teams and Viva to enhance hybrid work, including improved meeting experiences and new video layouts.
Managed cyber services crucial to secure infrastructure, data and processes
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Managed cyber services are crucial for securing businesses' infrastructure, data, and processes, says SecurityHQ.
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
ANZ government digital services better than private sector - study
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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healthtech
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government
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banking
Four out of five Australians and New Zealanders believe digital government services are superior or on par with those from private businesses.
Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
Most organisations would consider paying in ransomware attack - study
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research reveals that 60% of organizations are willing to pay ransoms in the event of a cyberattack, despite warnings against doing so.
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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byod
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mobility
The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.
Cisco unveils new 5G industrial router portfolio for the IoT Edge
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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uc
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edge computing
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iot
The unified architecture simplifies collaboration between IT and operations and streamlines their deployments from the enterprise to the edge.