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 259
Paperless office practices on the rise as COVID-19 speeds up digitisation - study
Tue, 4th May 2021
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digital transformation
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digitisation
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foxit
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the need for paperless office practices, according to a new report by Foxit Software.
AtScale launches native support for Data Analysis Expressions on Microsoft Power BI
Tue, 4th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
AtScale now offers native support for Data Analysis Expressions, allowing Power BI users to connect in live mode.
Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID-19 sees increase in attacks
Tue, 4th May 2021
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data protection
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dr
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data analytics
Data-driven organisations must evaluate evolving requirements for backup and disaster recovery to combat emerging workload challenges.
Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.
Artificial intelligence top priority for organisations, but challenges remain
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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crm
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uc
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martech
Organisations in the Asia Pacific region are leading in the adoption of artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Juniper Networks.
Rubrik deploys data protection on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Rubrik's Go subscription is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, providing cloud data management and M365 backup and recovery.
ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Sat, 1st May 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.
University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The University of Auckland has chosen Amazon Web Services as its strategic cloud provider for digital transformation.
Dell Technologies partners with SecureWorks for new security service
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Dell Technologies partners with Secureworks to launch a subscription-based cybersecurity service. It provides 24/7 security and threat detection.
Ransomware recovery costs more than doubled in past year
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The average cost of recovery from a ransomware attack for businesses in Asia Pacific has more than doubled in the last year, says Sophos.
Major shift in smartphone market - Huawei drops out, Samsung regains top spot
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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smartphones
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supply chain
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personal computing devices
Huawei drops out of top 5 smartphone vendors for the first time as Chinese brands like Xiaomi and OPPO surge, says IDC.
Adobe makes its mark on digital healthcare innovation
Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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martech
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open source
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healthtech
Adobe Experience Cloud is now powering digital experiences for top healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies.
eCommerce losses to online payment fraud to exceed $20 billion in 2021
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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biometrics
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martech
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commerce systems
The use of artificial intelligence will enable behavioural biometrics in this area, which will increase security across all potential fraud channels.
Organisations faced unprecedented ransomware risk in 2020
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New report reveals that 79% of companies experienced business disruptions in 2020 due to a lack of cyber preparedness.
Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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tcf
New Zealand telcos back Commerce Commission's review into the Telecomms Dispute Resolution Scheme, says NZ Telecommunications Forum.
Kaspersky launches new course to defend users against doxing
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky launches free online course to educate on dangers of doxing, emphasizing the need for digital security.
CIOs have more business influence as COVID-19 accelerates digital transformation
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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digital transformation
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martech
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adobe
CIOs are under increasing pressure to digitally transform their businesses, according to a survey by Adobe and Fortune.
Fortinet looks to reduces cyber skills gap with Training Advancement Agenda
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet expands its Training Advancement Agenda programme to address the cyber skills gap and connect individuals to employers.
Employers clash with staff over new operating models in wake of COVID-19
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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unisys
Employees and their staff members have different ideas when it comes to new operating models in the wake of increased remote working, according to new research.