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 232
Organisations struggling to provide necessary security to support remote working
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The shift to remote work turned network access and network security into equally high, yet competing, priorities for network and security professionals.
CX tech rising, but human interaction still key
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
CX tech rises in importance, but human interaction remains crucial, according to the 2021 Global Customer Experience Benchmarking Report by NTT.
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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passwords
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logmein
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password manager
Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.
Microsoft unveils new Surface devices and PC accessories
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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uc
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Microsoft has unveiled new Surface devices and accessories, bringing a major update to its Surface portfolio ahead of Windows 11.
Disconnect amongst IT leaders confident in managing cloud bills vs reality of unnecessary costs
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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virtana
Disconnect between IT leaders' confidence in managing cloud bills and the reality of unnecessary costs, according to new research.
IT leaders willing to spend green to get green
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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devops
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apm
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finops
IT leaders prioritize sustainability, with 68% considering vendors' green initiatives and 79% willing to pay a premium, says CloudBolt research.
Ransomware attacks reach disturbing levels
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have reached 'stratospheric levels', now accounting for 69% of all attacks involving malware.
Global cybersecurity crisis accelerates with 5.4 million DDos attacks
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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netscout
Cyberattacks continue to have a dramatic impact on private and public organisations and governments worldwide.
Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Two million malicious emails evaded traditional defences, with Tessian Defender detecting tactics used by cybercriminals.
Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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public cloud
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open source
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cybersecurity
The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.
Telstra, Dicker Data, Spark NZ and Ingram Micro NZ win big at Poly ANZ awards
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
Poly honours exceptional channel partners at the Poly ANZ Partner Awards, recognising success in leadership, innovation, and resilience.
IBM Security, McAfee develop new integrated security solution
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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iaas
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casb
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edge security
McAfee Enterprise has announced it has collaborated with IBM Security to develop an integrated solution for TD SYNNEX customers.
PwC expands Microsoft team as it looks to scale up capability
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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pwc
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recruitment
PwC New Zealand expands its Technology Consulting Alliances team with the appointments of Hamish Dobson and Phil Hu, boosting its Microsoft capability.
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
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skybox security
New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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smb
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acronis
Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.
Less than half of company SaaS applications used by employees
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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saas
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productivity
Business investment in SaaS applications continues to climb despite widespread underutilisation of app licenses by employees.
Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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kaspersky
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passwords
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patching
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
The challenges of improving software supply chain security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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software development
There is a glaring disconnect between executive concern and executive action when it comes to guarding against SolarWinds-style supply chain attacks.
AWS 'sorting out tax situation' with NZ entity establishment
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Amazon Web Services undergoes corporate reorganisation, with Amazon Web Services New Zealand to replace AWS Inc. as reseller in New Zealand.