About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 252
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft.
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Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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physical security
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juniper networks
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identity theft
Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.
Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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amazon
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shopping
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online shopping
New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.
Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.
Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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biometrics
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
Snow Software unveils cloud-native platform for tech intelligence for the hybrid enterprise
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
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wfh
Technology intelligence firm Snow Software has launched its Snow Atlas platform to help organizations optimize technology investments.
New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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surveillance
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partner programmes
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ai
Ava's cloud-native video surveillance solution is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with Sektor.
C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
Back-to-office scenarios are not only pushed by C-level management, they are completely in line with what employees want.
Hybrid meetings the way forward with new portfolio in market
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
Barco has expanded its hybrid meetings portfolio with the new ClickShare Present range, catering to the demands of the hybrid workplace.
Australian organisations feel unprepared for IT security threats
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Only 29% of Australian organisations feel highly prepared for an IT security threat, according to a new study.
Review: Amazon Echo Show 8 plays your media, controls your home, and watches your dog
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Amazon's latest Echo Show 8 is perfect for spying on pets, with a powerful camera and impressive entertainment features.
SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.
Vodafone launches unlimited 4G broadband
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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uc
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4g technology
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broadband
Vodafone launches Unlimited 4G Broadband in selected parts of urban and regional New Zealand, with plans starting from $55 per month.
Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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kaspersky
While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
Huawei showcases solar portfolio
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Huawei to showcase its solar range at the Sustainable Energy Conference in New Zealand, aiming to reduce energy consumption for a low-carbon world.
Microsoft Azure leading the pack as multi-cloud strategies set to dominate future of cloud services
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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healthtech
Microsoft Azure is the most popular public cloud vendor among professionals implementing multi-cloud strategies, according to a report by Ensono.
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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surveillance
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
Teradata enhances cloud offerings on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
Teradata has announced new capabilities for Vantage on Microsoft Azure, as it looks to affirm its commitment to the cloud.