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 95
Business reliance on IT managed services increases in 2023
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
IT channel partners focusing on managed services are expected to see significant growth in 2023, according to a new study from Canalys.
Norton unveils new SMB solution with 24/7 triple-lock cybersecurity
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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smb
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norton
Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for small businesses, aimed at protecting their digital environments and financial futures.
Significant increase in the number of apps at work
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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ai
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ringcentral
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applications
This is leading to a rise in stress and anxiety in the workplace and the blurring of work-life boundaries for Australian workers.
Qualtrics full XM Discover suite now available through APAC
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Qualtrics' full suite of AI-powered conversational analytics and NLP technologies, XM Discover, is now available through the AWS Asia Pacific Region.
Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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renewable energy
Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
Master data management can solve business-wide data fragmentation
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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data management
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stx next
Companies implementing master data management (MDM) stand to benefit from data refinement, cost optimisation and enhanced security.
Massive financial opportunity for IT leaders leveraging AI
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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ai
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software
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it departments
The number of software applications on IT teams' work computers has increased by 71% in the past year, according to a report by Freshworks.
Moving to the cloud best way to reduce footprint – report
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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cloudflare
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it infrastructure
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cloud
A new report has revealed that switching enterprise network services from on-premise devices can cut related carbon emissions up to 96%.
Workers' digital expectations pressuring IT departments
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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riverbed
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it departments
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employment
The impact on employers will see increased pressures on IT to deliver on the digital employee experience in order to remain competitive and retain top talent.
Younger generations less likely to change their passwords
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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hacking
Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
McAfee launches new tool to fight AI-generated scams
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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email security
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casb
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ai
McAfee launches AI-powered Scam Protection to combat the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams, using AI to outsmart criminals.
Ransomware attacks down in August after record levels in July
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
It comes after back-to-back record months in June and July, largely the result of Cl0ps MOVEit exploitation and the ongoing impact of the attack.
Next Govt must deal with NZ's tech industry skills shortage
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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government
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elections
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tuanz
TUANZ has called on whoever makes up the next Government to deal with our tech industry skills shortage by developing pathways to attract diverse talent.
Juniper Networks has unveils new Juniper Apstra capabilities
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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dc
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hyperscale
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colocation
New Juniper Apstra capabilities enhance operator experiences to facilitate the deployment and operations of private data centre infrastructures.
Indonesian CIO Network to launch first fintech workshop in Bali
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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fintech
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ict
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icion
Indonesia's oldest CXO community, Indonesian CIO Network (ICION), is set to roll out the first fintech workshop in Bali on 8 10 November 2023.
AI initiatives driving increased focus on cybersecurity
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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ai
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
AI is playing an increasingly critical role in driving organisations' security postures and their need for investment in cybersecurity.
Dynatrace confirmed as supplier to NZ All-of-Government Marketplace
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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government
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public sector
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dynatrace
The New Zealand All-of-Government Marketplace reinforces the commitment to supporting New Zealand public sector digital services.
Scams and phishing make up most online scams in 2023
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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ai
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email security
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cybersecurity
With the growth of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, cybercriminals now have added support in creating sophisticated scams.
Cyber insurance claims increased in first half of 2023
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cyber insurance
The frequency and severity of cyber insurance claims both increased for businesses in 1H 2023, a new report finds.
Healthcare's ransomware defences need more preventative action
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Healthcare was the most targeted industry sector by ransomware last year, with 45% suffering an attack, according to a new survey.