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 335
Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.
New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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collaboration
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kiwa digital
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callaghan innovation
New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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resellers
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sourcefire
Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.
IT's latest buzzword: Analytics of Things?
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Teradata says the Analytics of Things is key for IoT devices to generate value. Data must be analysed to be useful.
Cylance expands international footprint, chases Asian expansion
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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ai security
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ai
The AI cyber security firm adds expert trio to line up and signs on three new resellers as it looks to further expand its international operations.
Australian govt at ‘serious’ risk from insiders, cyber security expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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nuix
Insider threats leave Australian Govt data vulnerable, states ex-Snowden adviser during cyber security briefings.
Nimble Storage and Lenovo form data center super group
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Nimble Storage joins forces with Lenovo to revamp data centres, promising a new era of efficiency and predictive analytics-led infrastructure.
Civilisation infrastructure IT’s most important accomplishment, says Gartner
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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martech
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ai
Gartner hails 'civilisation infrastructure' as IT's pinnacle, poised to transform society's fabric and business ecosystems in the next decade.
Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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centrify
Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.
The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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vpns
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wireless networks
In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
Transformations hurting data center profits
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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tbr
Server, storage and networking hardware profits are slipping, in the wake of a ‘steady creep’ of virtualisation across data centers.
Digital leaders paving the way to success, study finds
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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csc
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economist intelligence unit
Organisations that don't embrace digital technologies are missing out on greater performance, says new study. @EIU_News @CSC.
Royal Australian Air Force Association invests in Xplore Technologies solutions
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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xplore technologies
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royal australian air force association
Xplore Technologies secures significant order from Royal Australian Air Force Association for rugged tablet computers.
Synnex lands new AU distie deal with computer peripherals vendor
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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synnex
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alogic
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distributors
Synnex strikes distribution deal with ALOGIC, offering Australian channel high-quality computer cabling and USB peripherals.
Troubleshooting wireless interference can be a nightmare for businesses
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Troubleshooting wireless interference is a challenge for many companies, but having the right tools can make all the difference, according to NETSCOUT.
Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.
Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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dlp
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.
Govt extends free UFB connections
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
‘Total ban’ for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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samsung
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air new zealand
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samsung note
Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.