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 218
Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.
Catalyst Cloud launches first NZ Managed Database Service
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Catalyst Cloud launches Managed Database Service, allowing IT admins to focus on applications and save time on database administration.
DDoS attacks surge, becoming more sophisticated
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloudflare
DDoS attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with a 4x rise compared to pre-COVID levels, according to Cloudflare.
Tenable unveils changes to partner programme
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Tenable updates partner programme, including new certification programme, expanded service choices, and revamped portal.
Vodafone NZ to roll out Amazon Connect in contact centres
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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crm
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uc
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hyperscale
The moves makes Vodafone New Zealand the first telecommunications provider in New Zealand to implement the solution.
Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.
NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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fintech
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technology investment network
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exports
Export revenue for New Zealand tech companies is on the rise, as an increasingly diverse international market heightens its demand.
Ransomware the most common cyber threat to SMBs - report
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
The survey found that 60% of managed service providers report that their SMB clients have been hit as of Q3 2020.
Gartner: COVID-19 propels public cloud adoption
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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public cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 18.4% in 2021 to total $304.9 billion.
Rising threat of data breaches among enterprises drives growth in network security revenue
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Asia Pacific network security revenue is estimated to reach $1.4bn in 2024, driven by a rising threat of data breaches, according to GlobalData.
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.
NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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online shopping
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accenture
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delivery service
New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.
Acronis accelerates growth plans with CyberLynx acquisition
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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acronis
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m&a
Acronis acquires CyberLynx, an Israel-based cybersecurity consultancy firm, to strengthen its expertise in the field.
Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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storage
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloudian signs multimillion-dollar deal with CCL to provide object storage technology to New Zealand's government sector.
New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Private sector business and defense organisations alike rely on CompTIA Security+ to build cybersecurity skills among their frontline cyber defenders.
Digital transformation and cloud security top of mind for enterprise
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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trend micro
In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, digital transformation and cloud security are the chart-topping topics enterprises want to know more about.
Trend Micro integrates with AWS Gateway Load Balancer for improved security function
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cloud security firm Trend Micro has announced its hybrid cloud security integration with the newly launched AWS Gateway Load Balancer.
40% of free VPN apps found to leak data
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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data protection
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vpns
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data analytics
VPN demand skyrockets as political developments increase global concerns for digital privacy, according to NordVPN research.
IBM partners with AMD to collaborate on AI, HPC, and Confidential Computing
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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healthtech
IBM and AMD have joined forces to enhance their security and AI offerings through a new joint development agreement.
F5 unveils new solutions for cloud-native 5G infrastructure
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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uc
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devops
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5g & beyond
F5 introduces BIG-IP Service Proxy for Kubernetes and Carrier-Grade Aspen Mesh to support cloud-native 5G networks.