About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 232
Top four consolidate leadership in cloud services market
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
AWS, Microsoft, Google and Alibaba continue their dominance in worldwide cloud infrastructure services market.
Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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cloud services
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security vulnerabilities
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containers
Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.
Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Lateral phishing is on the rise, with over 60% of affected organisations facing multiple email account takeovers, leading to thousands of phishing attempts.
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Goonhilly Earth Station unveils a new eco-friendly data centre, deploying a liquid immersion cooling system to power its AI and ML on-demand platform.
Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks remain a significant threat, with one in four cybersecurity questions answered incorrectly, a new report from Proofpoint reveals.
C-suite dynamics shifting as DX takes front seat
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
A new Financial Times survey reveals digital transformation is reshaping C-suite dynamics, positioning CIOs as the driving force behind organisational change.
Rapid increase in AI to detect fraud
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sas
Artificial intelligence for fraud detection set to triple by 2021 as adoption of technology in organisations increases rapidly - ACFE/SAS study.
Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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uc
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video conferencing
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voip
Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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cloud security
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iaas
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cybersecurity
Enterprises are at a critical moment in cloud adoption, with Symantec revealing 54% of firms struggle to keep up with cloud security demands.
Fintech the new normal, survey finds
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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digitisation
A global survey by deVere Group reveals 55% of banking and financial services customers now use fintech, underscoring rapid digitalisation in finance.
One-size-fits-all not enough to secure IoT
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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connectivity
A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it for securing IoT, says the Trusted Computing Group, stressing the need for individual assessment of connected objects.
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.
HPE names Commvault as partner of the year
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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storage
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microsoft
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commvault
Commvault has been named the 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology Partner of the Year for Storage Solutions.
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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cyber attacks
Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
Big win for Schneider Electric at DCS Awards
Thu, 30th May 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric wins Data Center ICT Management Innovation of the Year for its EcoStruxure IT Expert solution.
Huge strides for Kiwi tech star Vend as it looks to take US by storm
Thu, 30th May 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Vend is hiring 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland as the Kiwi retail management software company enjoys rapid growth.