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 147
Unitec becomes first member to join NZ Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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edutech
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unitec
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palo alto
Unitec joins Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy, providing students with the tools and knowledge to succeed in the industry.
AWS introduces new partner network programmes
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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cloud services
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devops
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched new programs and services to support its partner network and expand its marketplace offerings.
Dell unveils new security offerings
Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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inventory management systems
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network infrastructure
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edge security
Dell Technologies has announced new security advancements, including new offerings across supply chain, services and infrastructure.
Adoption of cloud-native apps high but security remains an issue - report
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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cloud security
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devops
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app development
Only 10% of organisations run half or more business apps on Kubernetes due to security and networking issues, according to research from Volterra.
Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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deloitte
Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.
Gartner: Worldwide smartphone sales decline, Xiaomi moves ahead of Apple
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Global smartphone sales declined 5.7% in Q3 2020, despite signs of recovery, with overall mobile phone sales down 8.7%, according to Gartner.
Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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online shopping
Hackers are targeting delivery vendors in email phishing campaigns to exploit the holiday shopping season, warns Check Point.
GlobalData: Machine learning a hot topic amongst AI influencers
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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data science
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ml
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ai
As well as machine learning, big data and data science emerged as the most mentioned trends among the AI influencer discussions.
Remote working to accelerate cyber attacks - WatchGuard
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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network management
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wfh
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firewall
Automation, car hacks, and network worms will be the top cyber security threats in 2021, according to WatchGuard Technologies.
Surge in PC demand expected to continue - IDC
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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wfh
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remote working
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pc shipments
The ongoing surge in PC demand is expected to continue as work from home and remote education needs mix with the holiday spending season.
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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apple
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technology gifts
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apps
Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
Report: New Zealanders need to educate themselves on data rights under Privacy Act 2020
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
New Zealand consumers urged to educate themselves on data privacy rights as the Privacy Act 2020 comes into effect, says NortonLifeLock.
COVID-19 crisis creates demand for retraining, change management and remote onboarding in IT
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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hays
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onboarding
New trends are emerging in IT recruitment, including remote onboarding and the need to retrain employees with legacy skills, says Hays IT.
NZ’s shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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broadband
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online shopping
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chorus
New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.
Trend Micro launches cloud native security solution for modern applications and APIs
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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cloud security
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devops
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application security
Trend Micro launches Cloud One - Application Security, a cloud native solution that provides code-level protection against cyber threats.
Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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contact centre
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cx
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martech
A positive customer experience with a retailer during the festive season will encourage customer loyalty, according to new research from Zendesk.
COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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telco
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digital divide
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oecd
The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.
Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ddos
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breach prevention
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online shopping
Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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avast
New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.
New Zealanders more willing to share location data following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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location data
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here technologies
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covid-19
Increasing understanding and willingness to share location data in New Zealand post-pandemic, says survey by HERE Technologies.
Facial recognition control solution hits ANZ
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
Centaman Entrance Control introduces new facial recognition technology for access gates in Australia and New Zealand.
Palo Alto Networks launches enterprise data loss prevention service
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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firewall
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data protection
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network management
Palo Alto Networks launches cloud-delivered Enterprise Data Loss Prevention service for data protection, privacy, and compliance.
Samsung extends partnership with Google, joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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smartphones
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edge security
Samsung Electronics joins Google-led program for easier integration of mobile solutions in enterprise businesses.
COVID-19 creating increased global demand for NZ’s digital businesses
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
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covid-19
Activity is picking up for many Kiwi software and digital businesses as demand increases for digital and cloud-based service offerings.