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 239
Wi-Fi and connected devices increase security risks
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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iot
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wireless networks
World Wi-Fi Day aims to bridge the digital divide and highlight the risks of public Wi-Fi, according to security specialist ESET.
Commvault recognised for data center backup and recovery
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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storage
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dr
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devops
Commvault secures top spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for 6th year, leading in backup and recovery solutions for data centres.
Fight against spam now a global effort
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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spam
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dia
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cyber attacks
Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.
BYOD security: Key market research findings
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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byod
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mobility
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technavio
The global BYOD security market is set to reach $337 million by 2020, driven by increased use of mobile devices, says Technavio.
Cyber risk appetites: How hungry is your organisation?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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rsa security
A new RSA report outlines new framework designed to create stronger cybersecurity objectives by calculating the impact risk has on an organisation.
Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
Major service failures on the way
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk will lead to 60% of digital businesses suffering major service failures.
Endace targets DDOS-backed security breaches
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It's essential to ensure network monitoring infrastructure can record without loss, even under the of loads you would experience during a DDOS attack.
Cavium's latest a 'complete cloud data center solution'
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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wireless networks
Cavium showcases CloudScale Rack, enabling cloud data centers using its product portfolio. #semiconductors #datacenter.
Leadership needed when it comes to cyber security, report shows
Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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darkmatter
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ceo
Almost half of organisations lack senior executives overseeing cyber security, according to a report by DarkMatter.
IT pros need to reassess security approach as stakes get higher
Fri, 27th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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comptia
IT professionals must reassess their approach to security as cyber threats increase, according to a study by CompTIA.
Lenovo focuses on SMB sector with new data center offering
Wed, 25th May 2016
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converged infrastructure
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lenovo
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smb
Lenovo tailors data center tech for SMBs, enhancing their IT infrastructure with the Converged HX Series for cost-effective solutions.
Cybersecurity risk-management vital, says expert
Tue, 24th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cybersecurity risk-management is not only vitally important to individuals, businesses & governments around the globe - it's very tough to get right.
CIOs need to examine data center options now
Fri, 20th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The time has come for IT professionals to thoroughly examine their data center options, with multiple demands on corporate CIOs never being greater.
IPC ups its data center game with Nexcenter accreditation
Wed, 18th May 2016
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Philippines-based IPC has announced its flagship internet data center facility has been accredited as a Nexcenter network of data centers.
ESET holds ranking in security software market
Wed, 18th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
ESET solidifies its stance, ranked 5th in a stagnating security software market, boasting business segment growth.
Google data centers receive makeovers
Wed, 18th May 2016
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google
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it infrastructure
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partners
Google aims to spruce up its data centers with murals by artists to draw attention to how information in the cloud works.
Brocade migrates China Pharmaceutical University to the cloud
Tue, 17th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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brocade
The move sees CPU consolidate multiple server farms into a single cloud data center supported by a comprehensive IP networking solution from Brocade.
Zerto launches DR solution in IBM Cloud
Thu, 5th May 2016
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dr
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public cloud
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cloud services
Zerto partners with IBM to launch new disaster recovery solution in the cloud, aiming to protect critical IT infrastructure and streamline business continuity.
EMC names winners of the EMC Leaders of the Modern Data Center award
Wed, 4th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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emc
EMC announces winners of its Modern Data Center Awards, including Verizon Labs, Etisalat MISR, Lightstorm Entertainment and The University of North Texas.