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 235
PwC expands Microsoft team as it looks to scale up capability
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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pwc
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recruitment
PwC New Zealand expands its Technology Consulting Alliances team with the appointments of Hamish Dobson and Phil Hu, boosting its Microsoft capability.
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
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skybox security
New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.
Vodafone announces new business marketplace featuring Microsoft 365, Acronis cyber backup
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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smb
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acronis
Vodafone New Zealand has unveiled a new business marketplace for New Zealand business owners to purchasing different top-tier software solutions.
Less than half of company SaaS applications used by employees
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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saas
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productivity
Business investment in SaaS applications continues to climb despite widespread underutilisation of app licenses by employees.
Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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kaspersky
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passwords
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patching
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
The challenges of improving software supply chain security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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software development
There is a glaring disconnect between executive concern and executive action when it comes to guarding against SolarWinds-style supply chain attacks.
AWS 'sorting out tax situation' with NZ entity establishment
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Amazon Web Services undergoes corporate reorganisation, with Amazon Web Services New Zealand to replace AWS Inc. as reseller in New Zealand.
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solar power
Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
Bigger display for new Apple Watch Series 7
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has today announced the Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders.
Apple unveils iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple has introduced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the tech giant's smartphone.
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Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.
Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.
Constant threat of ransomware causing data protection headaches
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware and the consumption of emerging technologies.
Accenture launches Microsoft practice in New Zealand
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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accenture
Accenture New Zealand has launched a Microsoft practice to provide local businesses with global expertise and technology consulting services.
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
BlackBerry enhances Microsoft 365 cybersecurity integration
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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uc
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hybrid cloud
BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can enjoy a secure version of modern authentication in the cloud, in addition to on-premises environments.
Dell Technologies and HCL to deliver advanced cyber recovery to protect against ransomware
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Organisations continue to grapple with an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks that cause security and data recovery challenges.
Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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spacetech
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ai
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with Australian Institute for Machine Learning to explore advanced cloud computing, AI, computer vision and machine learning in space.