About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 167
Mobile threats: Cybercriminals target banking and gaming
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Cybercriminals are forgoing low hanging fruit to target banking and gaming, according to a new mobile threat report from Kaspersky.
Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.
Ransomware not slowing: Relentless and more destructive
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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firewalls
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malware
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ddos
Ransomware is not slowing down and continues to be relentless and more destructive, a new report has revealed.
Atturra teams up with Semestry, named Tribal Alliance Partner
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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edutech
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partner programmes
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tribal group
Atturra appointed an Australia and New Zealand Tribal Alliance Partner, boosting its IT solutions expertise in the region.
Infosys announces the launch of the Metaverse Foundry
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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iot
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virtualisation
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healthtech
Infosys has launched Infosys Metaverse Foundry, providing businesses new consulting services that offer a choice of virtual and physical services.
IBM acquires Microsoft Azure consultancy, Neudesic
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition will expand IBM's portfolio of hybrid multicloud services and advance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
Veritas expands cloud data protection with launch of NetBackup 10
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Veritas Technologies has announced the launch of new technology to enable its strategy for cloud optimised Autonomous Data Management.
GitHub Advisory Database opens to community contributions
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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martech
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supply chain systems
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apm
The move allows anyone to contribute security information to advisories to better secure software supply chains.
ComCom seeks feedback on broadband performance programme
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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wireless networks
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uc
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission is inviting feedback on enhancements to its Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme.
Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
IT leaders have too many cloud tools throughout the enterprise
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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multi-cloud
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devops
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apm
There is a growing chasm between what enterprises need in the new cloud order and what their current platforms and tools can provide.
Top 10 government technology trends for 2022 revealed
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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government
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gartner
Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022, guiding public-sector leaders in digital transformation.
Atturra partners with Google Cloud's Apigee to bolster API capabilities
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Atturra has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Apigee's API Management capabilities.
NEC announces general availability of its 4G/5G Converged Core
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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monitors
Wireless operators can rely on NEC Open Networks to realise the real-world benefits of truly open 5G networks.
Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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iot
Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.
Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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data privacy
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ai
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tinder
A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.
Over a quarter of people have had data breached - survey
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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vpns
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data analytics
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martech
A new survey by Proton reveals common data breaches and people's concerns about their online data being exposed.
Zerto offers new Get Out of Ransomware Jail offer for 2022
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Zerto sees strong momentum in 2021 with ransomware recovery capabilities, HPE acquisition, product launches and industry accolades.
Google introduces Privacy Sandbox on Android to limit data sharing
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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smartphones
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data privacy
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data sharing
The solutions will limit sharing of user data with third parties and operate without cross-app identifiers, including advertising ID.
Best New Zealand broadband providers of 2021 revealed
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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uc
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telco
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awards
The best New Zealand broadband and energy providers of 2021 have been revealed at this week's NZ Compare Awards.