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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.

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BlackBerry Security Summit: IT decision makers concerned over mobile vulnerabilities

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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At BlackBerry Summit, 86% of execs voice mobile security fears, despite strategies in place, fearing breaches and productivity hits.
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BlackBerry Security Summit: New strategies for the communication firm

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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BlackBerry's CEO opens the BlackBerry Security Summit in New York, addressing a packed crowd of security, mobility and IT professionals.
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IN PICS: Inside the BlackBerry Security Summit 2016

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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At the BlackBerry Security Summit in NYC, experts gather to tackle today's pressing digital threats, unveiling the giant's strategic vision.
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Increased data breaches fueling WLAN security spend

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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modernisation
An increase is WLAN infrastructure deployments and BYOD popularity are propelling growth in the WLAN security market.
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Black Hat survey reveals critical security concerns facing enterprises

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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The most notable trends are issues related to future threats, a decreasing workforce and neglected spending priorities.
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Security software on the rise, despite collective decline for top vendors

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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ibm
The global security software market is on the rise, despite large vendors such as Symantec and Intel experiencing below-market growth.
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Encouraging customer confidence in the Microsoft Cloud

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Microsoft is urging businesses to embrace cloud and hybrid solutions securely on their digital transformation journeys.
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Robust security architecture vital to maximise resilience

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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resilience
Ixia stresses the imperative of bolstering security structures, urging firms to revamp with prevention-focused measures for resilience.
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Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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converged infrastructure
Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.
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Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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brexit
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analyst report
IT spending stagnates at $3.41 trillion in 2016, Gartner cites global currency shifts and Brexit anxieties impacting the market.
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New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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apple
Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
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Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?

Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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supply chain
Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.
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Lenovo targets next-gen cloud data centres for telco industry

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Lenovo says it will help clients in this sector build out next-generation data centres using Open source technologies to address the growing demand.
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C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.
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Top 10 strategic technologies for Government CIOs

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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Government CIOs face challenges in harnessing digital innovation, says Gartner. Spending on tech products/services is set to grow in 2016.
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Schneider Electric signs on new distie in PNG

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Remington Group becomes APC by Schneider Electric distributor in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands for IT growth in various sectors.
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Cisco expands cloud security portfolio with $293 million buy out of CloudLock

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cloud security
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Cisco is set to acquire cloud security provider CloudLock for $293m, in a move to enhance its security portfolio.
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UC firm Fuze expands into Asia Pacific with three new data centers

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Fuze expands in APAC with three new data centers and a Sydney office, as it aims to dominate the UCaaS market.
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RSA security conference heads to Singapore

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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rsa security
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intersec
RSA Conference APJ returns to Singapore this July, featuring over 50 sessions on information security policy and technology topics.
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SugarCRM taps IBM Cloud for enhanced security, privacy and control

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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crm
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hyperscale
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public cloud
SugarCRM boosts client data protection with IBM Cloud's secure, customizable infrastructure, catering to high-regulation industries.