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 109
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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hyperscale
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dc
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juniper networks
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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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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email security
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ai
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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 attacks
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.
One New Zealand unites with Google Cloud to drive DX
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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cloud services
OneNZ and Google Cloud has announced a five-year strategic partnership to bolster cloud transformation, and accelerate digitisation efforts across SMBs.
Cyber attackers exploiting inbox rules to evade detection
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Attacks exploiting email inbox rules are on the rise, allowing cyber criminals to evade detection and extract information or money, warns Barracuda.
Refurbished PC and laptop market to surpass $47.3 billion
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Numerous startups are investing in refurbished workstations to reduce costs and sustain for longer periods. This will positively impact the global market.
UK technology industry in mental health crisis – report
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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ai
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software development
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skills gap
The UK''s technology industry is reaching critical levels of burnout due to skills shortages and failed digital transformation ambitions.
CrowdStrike launches Accelerate Partner Program, Marketplace and CrowdCredit
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Designed to help partners land and expand with CrowdStrike Falcon as well as collaborate on and through cybersecurity's leading AI-native platform.