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 170
Employee engagement on the rise in Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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qualtrics
Employee engagement in Australia and New Zealand continues to rise, with a 15-point increase in the last two years, according to Qualtrics.
Data the biggest technical challenge for 81% of fintechs - report
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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fintech
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data analytics
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martech
Security was also found to be a significant challenge, followed by cloud support / multi-cloud deployment and administration.
Cyberattacks against corporate networks increased 50% in 2021
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks on corporate networks increased by 50% in 2021, with the education and research sector hit the hardest, according to Check Point Software.
Barracuda strengthens MSP security offerings with endpoint protection capabilities
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Barracuda bolsters its MSP security offerings with enhanced email and endpoint protection capabilities through new integrations.
NEC develops autonomous mobile robot control technology
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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digital signage
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robots
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displays & projectors
NEC doubles efficiency of autonomous robots in warehouses while maintaining safety, plans to put technology into use by 2024.
ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.
Australia and New Zealand shouldn't rush to follow White House zero-trust cybersecurity strategy
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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malware
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iot security
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zero trust security
Nozomi Networks urges caution as Australia and New Zealand consider adopting the White House's zero-trust cybersecurity strategy.
Wearables market to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, lead by sports and fitness trackers
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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e-waste
Wearable shipments are predicted to continue rising, with the global market projected to reach 344.9 million shipments in 2022, a growth increase of 13.2%.
ZoomInfo partners with Google Cloud to provide access to reliable data
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
ZoomInfo has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate its business-to-business data into Google BigQuery, enhancing data capabilities for customers.
Enterprise digital transformation, cloud demand and Internet of Things drives HSM growth
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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iot
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abi research
Hardware Security Module (HSM) market set to expand with increased demand for service capabilities and cloud-based offerings, says ABI Research.
2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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data analytics
Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.
Carbon emissions driving cloud buying decisions - Gartner
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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gartner
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cloud services
Cloud buyers are increasingly taking carbon emissions into account, with Gartner predicting it will be a top criterion by 2025.
Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.
Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
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insider threats
Negligent insiders are the root cause of 56% of incidents while credential thefts have almost doubled and are the costliest to remediate.
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2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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finance, leasing & rental
Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.
Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing poses threat to businesses
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Massive Omicron-led spike in COVID-19 test-related phishing attacks poses serious threat to businesses, says Barracuda Networks.
The aftermath of Log4j - What can be done to protect businesses?
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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open source
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cybersecurity
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software development
Last year's Apache Log4j vulnerability created a lot of chaos, so what can be done to protect companies from the security implications?.
CloudBolt expands C-Suite with new CFO appointment
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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multi-cloud
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devops
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apm
Dolan will oversee the company's accounting, legal, and finance teams while managing the organisational dynamics of rapid growth and expansion.
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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ddos
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ransomware
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malware
Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.