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 140
3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID-19 normal?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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wfh
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remote working
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covid-19
The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
WhiteHat: 50% of apps are vulnerable
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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application security
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ntt
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whitehat
Half of all applications are vulnerable, according to research from WhiteHat Security, highlighting the ongoing state of application security.
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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dei
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gender diversity
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kaspersky
Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.
Fergus grows staff by 50%, bolsters C-suite after bumper growth year
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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saas
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job moves
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fergus
Job management software firm Fergus has made 22 new key appointments across product, engineering, and customer support after a successful year of growth.
SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.
A year of COVID-19: New Zealand's online behaviour revealed
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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hootsuite
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covid-19
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delivery service
A true testament to the year that's been, when looking the most downloaded apps of the year, TikTok reigned king.
Research reveals increase in critical, low complexity vulnerabilities
Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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iot security
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Critical and low complexity vulnerabilities are on the rise, with over 10,000 logged in 2020, according to a new study by Redscan.
Rapid shifts to the cloud may leave organisations at higher risk of cyber threats
Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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cloud services
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devops
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app development
HCOs rush to cloud amid COVID-19, underestimating cyber risks, says Trend Micro study.
Databricks launches on Google Cloud
Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Google Cloud and Databricks have partnered to deliver Databricks at global scale, enabling data engineering, data science, and more on Google Cloud's network.
Vodafone NZ fast-tracks regional investment programme
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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wireless networks
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5g
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vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand is fast-tracking its regional investment program to improve mobile phone and internet coverage across the country.
Pure Storage enters partnership with Komprise
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
the partnership with Komprise will provide Komprise Asynchronous Replication to deliver reliable data replication for Pure FlashArray file customers.
Men more likely than woman to join a tech start up - study
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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recruitment
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employment
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talent
Over 70% of tech talent would consider working for a startup in 2021, with men more likely than women, says a survey by Talent Works.
2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.
First West Coast fibre enabled RCG site goes live
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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broadband
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chorus
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fibre
The first West Coast fibre enabled cell site, called Fox West, has gone live providing 4G wireless broadband and mobile calling services in New Zealand.
Retailers must change mindset in wake of COVID-19
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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online shopping
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ecommerce
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retailers
While the retail winners of 2020 have enjoyed a phenomenal rise in online sales, they should not get too smug about it.
2021 global salary guide: Cybersecurity, data analytics professionals in high demand
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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salaries
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talent
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recruitment
Demand for cybersecurity, data analytics, and network engineering skills remains high in the technology sector, according to Talent's salary guide.
Vulnerability disclosures back to expected rates despite COVID-19 disruption
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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security vulnerabilities
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risk based security
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covid-19
Vulnerability disclosures are returning to normal levels, with 2020 on track to surpass 2019, according to a report by Risk Based Security.
Organisations investing significant time modifying web application firewalls
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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neustar
85% of organisations spend significant time modifying web application firewalls to combat cybersecurity threats, says Neustar.
Microsoft endorses Australia’s proposal on technology and the news
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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microsoft
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google
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facebook
Microsoft calls on Biden Administration to adopt Australia's News Media Bargaining Code for fairer share of online revenue for news orgs.
Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.
Millions of email attacks missed by organisations’ cyber security protection
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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firewall
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phishing
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email security
Millions of email attacks are bypassing organisations' cyber security measures, leaving them vulnerable to threats, says Barracuda.
Veeam reports growth as demand for modern data protection increases
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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voip
Veeam Software reports substantial growth in fiscal year 2020, with annual recurring revenue up 22% YoY and 400,000 customers.
IOTech edge software platform to support Computer Vision and AI at the IoT edge
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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iot
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edge data centre
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ai
IOTech's Edge Xpert now supports computer vision and AI at the IoT edge, allowing users to deploy advanced vision-based workloads.
IDC: Top 10 digital trends for Australia for 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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app development
IDC releases its top 10 digital trends for Australia in 2021, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the IT industry and predictions for the future.