About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 258
Schneider Electric, FKG ink deal on Queensland data centre build
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Schneider Electric teams with FKG for an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art Queensland data centre, set to propel Toowoomba's tech scene.
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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government
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ufb
Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
Mitel out as Polycom gets better offer
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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mitel
The merger between Polycom and Mitel has come to end with Polycom announcing it has terminated the agreement following a better offer.
New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.
Lenovo targets next-gen cloud data centres for telco industry
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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uc
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open source
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lenovo
Lenovo says it will help clients in this sector build out next-generation data centres using Open source technologies to address the growing demand.
Game of Thrones finale sees interest peak on Spotify
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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game of thrones
Last week's thrilling season finale of Game of Thrones has seen interest in the television show's Season 6 soundtrack peak on Spotify.
Australian Govt Dept of Employment chooses Qlik Sense for analytics
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Department of Employment to help them harness the full power of our visual analytics platform.
New VP for Lenovo's APAC data center group
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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lenovo
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leadership
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investment
Lenovo appoints Sumir Bhatia as new VP of Data Center Group for Asia Pacific as it seeks growth in the region.
C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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malware
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wearables
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ransomware
Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.
Top 10 strategic technologies for Government CIOs
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Government CIOs face challenges in harnessing digital innovation, says Gartner. Spending on tech products/services is set to grow in 2016.
Cloud hardware market hits $6.6 billion in Q1
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure revenue grew 3.9% to $6.6 billion on slowed demand from public cloud in the first quarter of 2016.
Chorus hits back at fault claims: Our network isn't old
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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uc
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chorus
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contact centre
Chorus responds to reports of weather-related faults causing internet issues in New Zealand, as Spark blames Chorus for spike in faults.
Spark blames Chorus as wild weather wreaks havoc
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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uc
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chorus
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contact centre
Severe weather and Chorus network faults cause havoc for Spark users, leading to a significant surge in landline problems.
Are AWS, IBM and Microsoft pushing carrier cloud providers out of the market?
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
Carrier cloud providers forced to re-evaluate public cloud strategies due to their struggle to gain market share against pure plays and incumbents.
Schneider Electric signs on new distie in PNG
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Remington Group becomes APC by Schneider Electric distributor in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands for IT growth in various sectors.
Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton unveils a new app to secure personal data on risky public Wi-Fi, as their report reveals user confusion aids hackers.
Insight into the world of an IT security analyst
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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absolute it
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banking
Cyber security is one of the biggest threats to businesses worldwide, with a growing demand for IT security specialists.
Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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supply chain
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payment technologies
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mobility
Retailers must embrace mobility and dedicated mobile devices in order to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers, says Wavelink.
ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.