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 161
Verimatrix introduces new website security integration
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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integration
Verimatrix XTD Web Protect, powered by Reflectiz, enables customers to identify and monitor enterprise website vulnerabilities before they wreak havoc.
Check Point acquires Security Service Edge firm Perimeter 81
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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m&a
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analyst report
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check point software
Check Point will help organisations accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, cloud, data centres, and the internet.
Retailer investments driven towards AI to grow sales
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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supply chain
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ai
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agentic ai
AI solutions enable retailers to enhance their customer experience by providing personalised recommendations and improving inventory management.
New Zealanders in line for fibre broadband cost hikes
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
Consumers who remain loyal to their existing broadband providers are paying significantly higher prices compared to those who regularly switch.
Vectra AI unveils AI-driven hybrid attack detection
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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ai security
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edr
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xdr
Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal for extended detection and response (XDR) to combat hybrid attacks.
Commvault named leader for enterprise backup and recovery
Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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data protection
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dr
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cloud services
Commvault has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions.
The dark side of social media influencers: facilitating counterfeit trade
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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social media
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counterfeits
The success of the deviant social media influencers lies in exploiting certain consumer characteristics that make them susceptible to their charms.
Salesforce to debut Data Cloud and Marketing Cloud on Hyperforce in Australia
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce's Data Cloud and Marketing Cloud will be available on Hyperforce in Australia from January 2024, giving customers more options to grow.
Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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secureworks
Improving the security culture within organisations plays a critical role in mitigating some breaches and bolster disaster recovery efforts.
XDR Alliance releases new open-source API specifications
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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open source
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cybersecurity
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apis
The specifications help cybersecurity vendors collaborate and more easily integrate their advanced technology solutions.
Application security important in closing new business
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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application security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New global CISO research reveals increasing opportunities and pressures for security leaders along with the need for consolidation and developer adoption.
Open banking will 'force' banks to innovate around climate
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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fintech
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cleantech
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climate change
Akahu and Cogo have partnered to provide banks with carbon emissions insights from transaction data, helping individuals reduce their impact on the planet.
Fortinet unveils expansion of secure networking portfolio
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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saas
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet launches FortiGate 90G, the first secure SD-WAN appliance with AI-powered threat protection. #CyberSecurity #SDWAN.
Back on track: Chorus clears nationwide fibre backlogs
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Customers hoping to connect to Chorus fibre will no longer face the significant delays experienced in many parts of the country over the past year.
Fortinet unveils new SD-WAN services to simplify operations
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
New underlay and overlay services make SD-WAN deployments more seamless than ever before, even for resource-constrained organisations.
Avast launches free cybersecurity training for SMBs
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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it training
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cybersecurity
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smb
Avast has launched a free Cybersecurity Training Quiz for SMBs, aiming to educate employees about online threats.
Singapore accounts for 50% of all fintech investment in SEA
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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investment
Singapore is the most attractive country in the Southeast Asia region for investment in fintech, according to new analysis from Robocash Group.
Scam reports surge by nearly 50% in first half of 2023
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The use of conversational tools demonstrates how threat actors are beginning to match their ingenuity with new-found precision and patience.
Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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firewalls
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ransomware
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supply chain
Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.
Tax, accounting professionals must adapt to rapid shifts in AI
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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ai
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tax
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accounting
Artificial intelligence (AI) and technological change are putting pressure on tax, accounting and legal professions to adapt in order to thrive.