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 154
Significant security concerns resulting from open source software ubiquity
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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supply chain systems
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application security
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open source
Widespread use of open source software in app development poses significant security risks, says Snyk and The Linux Foundation.
Microsoft expands APAC Enabler Mentorship Program
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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employment
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microsoft
Microsoft expands its APAC Enabler Program, launching the APAC Enabler Mentorship Program to support employability of people with disabilities in Asia Pacific.
Netskope announces zero trust network access updates
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
Customers can now apply zero trust principles across a range of hybrid work security needs, including SaaS, IaaS, private applications, and endpoint devices.
Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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it training
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edutech
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iam
Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.
One in five Aussies never reimbursed for work expenses
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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employment
A new survey has exposed Australian employee job dissatisfaction, with many being left out of pocket for work expenses.
Qualtrics goes live on AWS Cloud Infrastructure in Japan
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
Organisations across Japan will now be able to access the Qualtrics XM/OS platform locally via data centre in the AWS Asia Pacific (Tokyo) region.
Thailand announces launch of the Thailand 5G Alliance
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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government
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huawei
It will promote collaboration between the public and private sector, through companies such as Huawei, to commercially drive Thailand's 5G development.
Microsoft Hong Kong partners with CUHK Business School
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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edutech
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it training
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partner programmes
The collaboration sees CUHK Business School become the first business school as the authorised exam centre for Microsoft Certifications in Hong Kong.
Customer service agents don't want to return to contact centres
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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uc
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crm
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martech
A new report has revealed that 85% of customer service agents want to work full-time at home and not return to contact centre offices.
Australia worst in the world for mobile app threats
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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casb
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
Australia is the country with the highest percentage of mobile app threats detected, according to new research.
CloudMile offers free cloud migration to Southeast Asia SMEs
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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cloud services
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cloud migration
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sme
Cloud and AI service provider CloudMile is offering small- and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines free migration to the cloud.
Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
A new report gives payment providers a forward-looking view of the evolution of payments and investment drivers for modernisation.
New survey uncovers critical OT security challenges
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
While industrial control environments continue to be a target for cyber criminals, there are widespread gaps in industrial security.
Trend Micro unveils dedicated security for electric vehicles
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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cartech
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The cybersecurity company has announced VicOne - dedicated security for the electric vehicles and connected cars of today and tomorrow.
Palo Alto Networks named Google Cloud technology partner of the year for security
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks was recognised for helping organisations rapidly transform security operations for future success.
Majority of APAC CFOs concerned about rising wages
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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hcm
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cost
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salaries
Global CFOs are worried about rising wages to stay competitive, but remain bullish on growth, according to a survey by Globalization Partners.
Australians re-examining spending fees and charges
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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fintech
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online banking
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finance, leasing & rental
The majority of Australians are beginning to examine fees more closely. Unfortunately, no transaction is completely and always ‘free’.
Chatbots gaining momentum in customer service space
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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uc
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crm
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martech
Chatbots are gaining momentum in the customer service space, but a human touch still unbeatable, according to a new study.
Multicloud complexity and related costs on the rise
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
As multicloud complexity and the related costs are on the rise, the friction leads to data lock-in, and the resulting loss of business value.
Decline in mobile malware but hackers show growing sophistication
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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endpoint protection
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malware
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edr
Mobile malware attacks in Singapore fell 15.9% in 2021, in line with a global decline, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.