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 212
NZ businesses must urgently address IT skills mismatch
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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accenture
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skills shortage
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employment
New Zealand's business community must bear some responsibility for the skills mismatch and make changes to attract graduates, retain and upskill staff.
Java, machine learning, AI amongst most important programming skills - report
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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martech
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ai
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software development
Software architecture, Java and machine learning are amongst the top programming skills ranked by software engineers as important to their role in 2021.
Exploits double 'every two to three hours' following Microsoft Exchange zero-days
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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check point software
Hackers are racing against security experts following the disclosure of vulnerabilities on Microsoft Exchange Servers, says Check Point Research.
ANZ businesses increase spend on cybersecurity in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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it budget
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spending
Despite organisations cutting spending in many areas during 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, security remains a consistent area of increased investment.
Businesses more digitally savvy and sustainable since lockdown
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Workplaces are operating more efficiently as a result of digital processes implemented because of COVID-19 working requirements, according to a new study.
Barracuda expands MSP portfolio
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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firewalls
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Barracuda Networks expands its portfolio of solutions for IT managed service providers, including Barracuda CloudGen Access.
Telco Plan B under fire over failure to comply with levy requirements
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
Plan B Group warned by Commerce Commission over failure to meet information obligations for Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL).
Organisations investing in IoT, AI to enhance CX following COVID-19
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Pandemic challenges have catalysed technology trends across the globe and accelerated organisations' digital transformations sooner than initially predicted.
Shopify expansion fast-forwards 10 years as NZ retailers rush to go digital
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Shopify's rapid growth in the New Zealand market was further accelerated by the pandemic, which saw an eCommerce boom as consumers flocked to online shopping.
Dell unveils hybrid client to support evolving IT and user needs
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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uc
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
Dell Technologies launches Dell Hybrid Client, a centrally managed client software solution for mobile and desktop devices.
ANZ shunning digital fatigue despite digital reliance during pandemic - report
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
Relationships with technology thrived in Australia and New Zealand in 2020, despite the pandemic, according to Infosys research.
Surge in vaccine-related phishing attacks as rollout picks up momentum
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Spikes in vaccine-related phishing activity centred around new updates, announcements and ground-breaking approvals from around the world.
Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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uc
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semiconductors
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mdm
Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.
Organisations must pay off their post-pandemic cyber debt
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
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covid-19
Organisations face heightened cyber attack risk due to pandemic-related budget cuts, redundancies and remote working, warns NCC Group.
New Zealand telcos to support Commerce Commission changes
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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banking
New Zealand's three main mobile operators have agreed to provide more information and tools to support consumer choice.
Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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stem
According to an advisory from CERT NZ, widespread exploitation activity has already occurred as a result of the vulnerabilities within the Microsoft Exchange.
Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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dei
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esg
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gender equality
New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.
COVID-19 fuels global appetite for app modernisation, AI and edge computing
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
COVID-19 has accelerated the world's digital transformation, with a new report highlighting increased interest in cloud and application security.
Employers overestimate staff cyber smarts
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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kordia
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aura information security
New research reveals a divide between employees and IT decision makers on cyber security, with staff not as secure as believed.
Biometric IoT monetisation opportunities suffer from strategic misalignment - report
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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biometrics
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mdm
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iot
Strategic misalignment is the prevalent threat keeping innovative biometric monetisation from reaching critical mass in the larger IoT ecosystem.