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 233
New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital transformation
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martech
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marketing
Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.
Who's watching you?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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vpns
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data privacy
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facebook
With privacy an increasing concern amongst the public, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold.
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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phishing
Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.
Getting more Instagram followers? Could be a scam
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Cybercriminals have been targeting Instagram users by luring them to install these apps, which claim to boost their Instagram followers.
IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Thousands gather for Cisco Live Melbourne, exploring digital futures and technological marvels in a testament to rapid innovation.
Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has partnered with workforce management solutions firm Deputy to simplify scheduling and streamline employee communication.
Virtual environments blurring the edges for network managers
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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virtualisation
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ixia
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resilience
Virtual environments are causing problems for network managers, straining and distorting network edges, according to Ixia.
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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martech
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adobe
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valentine's day
Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.
Kiwi tech start up launches new software to help schools communicate
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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saas
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edutech
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cloud services
Arrowtown-based tech start up Virtual Industries Group has developed a new Software-as-as-Service product called Message My Way.
Facebook ups the ante on security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook introduces a Security Key feature, enhancing user protection with a physical device that ensures easier, faster, and more secure logins.
BlackBerry makes moves with its global expansion of crisis communication software
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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blackberry
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product management
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technology gifts
BlackBerry steps up as it takes its cutting-edge crisis communication software global, bolstering security in 8 new languages.
Illumio ups its data center security game
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Illumio introduces new capabilities for data center security and cloud security, aiming to simplify management and strengthen protection.
WatchGuard unveils new threat detection and response to security suite
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
WatchGuard launches its new Threat Detection and Response service, providing advanced threat detection and central response capabilities.
Rising adoption of virtualisation to propel AMS spending, research shows
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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technavio
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application management
The adoption of virtualisation is driving demand for application management software, with the AMS market set to grow close to 5%, says Technavio.
Digital transformation and what it means for Indonesia
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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retail
Digital transformation will reach macroeconomic levels in Indonesia, reshaping the global economy, says IDC. #DXEconomy.
Top vendors in the data center rack revealed
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
The global data center rack PDU market is expected to reach USD 1.93 billion by 2021, with the Americas dominating the sector.
Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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vpns
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encryption
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crypto
Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
Public datacenter spend to account for majority of $44 billion infrastructure spend
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Total spending on IT infrastructure products for deployment in cloud environments is set to increase by 18.2% in 2017.
Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don't receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn't work, or even find another demand for even more.
Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.