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 242
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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opinion compare
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retailers
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
New Relic appoints Qlik alum to regional VP role for ANZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Sharryn Napier has been named as the new regional vice president for New Relic's Australian and New Zealand division.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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ict
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covid-19
Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
Cohesity announces $250 million funding, doubles valuation to US$2.5 billion
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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cisco
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hpe
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softbank
Cohesity has raised $250m in Series E funding, increasing its valuation to $2.5bn, more than double from its Series D round two years ago.
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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healthtech
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contact centre
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Quantum names new Global Channel Chief
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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quantum computing
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recruitment
James Mundle appointed as Quantum's new global channel chief as the company expands its leadership in storing video and unstructured data.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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telco
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2degrees
2degrees plans to axe 120 jobs, 10% of its workforce, citing the economic fallout from COVID-19 as the catalyst for the drastic measures.
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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it spending
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spending
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analyst report
Despite declines in tech spending due to COVID-19, IDC notes potential for increased short-term investments in cloud, AI, and IoT as firms adapt.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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edutech
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
New state manager for Fujitsu Western Australia and Northern Territory
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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fujitsu
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recruitment
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job moves
Sandra Tuohy takes the helm as Fujitsu's new state manager for Western Australia and Northern Territory, aiming to drive growth and customer satisfaction.
Extreme Networks provides ANZ channel update
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Extreme Networks in ANZ introduces free training, extended partner levels, and flexible financial support to assist partners and customers during COVID-19.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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dlp
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
LogRhythm expands leadership team with new CRO
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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siem
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recruitment
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logrhythm
LogRhythm appoints Mitchell Rowe as new CRO, bolstering its leadership team. Rowe, ex-Ivanti CRO, aims to drive global sales and customer satisfaction.
The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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government
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internetnz
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online resource
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.
No surprise: Vodafone calls and data usage up as week three of lockdown sets in
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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uc
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digital entertainment
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youtube
Calls and data usage on the Vodafone network remain high, according to Vodafone NZ who has released its latest network report in week 3 of lockdown.