About Shannon
Shannon Williams
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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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 238
BlackBerry Security Summit: IT decision makers concerned over mobile vulnerabilities
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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byod
At BlackBerry Summit, 86% of execs voice mobile security fears, despite strategies in place, fearing breaches and productivity hits.
BlackBerry Security Summit: New strategies for the communication firm
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry's CEO opens the BlackBerry Security Summit in New York, addressing a packed crowd of security, mobility and IT professionals.
IN PICS: Inside the BlackBerry Security Summit 2016
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
At the BlackBerry Security Summit in NYC, experts gather to tackle today's pressing digital threats, unveiling the giant's strategic vision.
Increased data breaches fueling WLAN security spend
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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modernisation
An increase is WLAN infrastructure deployments and BYOD popularity are propelling growth in the WLAN security market.
Black Hat survey reveals critical security concerns facing enterprises
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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black hat
The most notable trends are issues related to future threats, a decreasing workforce and neglected spending priorities.
Security software on the rise, despite collective decline for top vendors
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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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.
Encouraging customer confidence in the Microsoft Cloud
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft is urging businesses to embrace cloud and hybrid solutions securely on their digital transformation journeys.
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.
Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.
Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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it budget
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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.
New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.
Lenovo targets next-gen cloud data centres for telco industry
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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uc
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open source
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lenovo
Lenovo says it will help clients in this sector build out next-generation data centres using Open source technologies to address the growing demand.
C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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malware
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wearables
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ransomware
Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.
Top 10 strategic technologies for Government CIOs
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Government CIOs face challenges in harnessing digital innovation, says Gartner. Spending on tech products/services is set to grow in 2016.
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.
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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iaas
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casb
Cisco is set to acquire cloud security provider CloudLock for $293m, in a move to enhance its security portfolio.
UC firm Fuze expands into Asia Pacific with three new data centers
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Fuze expands in APAC with three new data centers and a Sydney office, as it aims to dominate the UCaaS market.
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.
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.