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 270
Lenovo, Juniper eye channel with datacenter partnership
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Lenovo teams up with Juniper, aiming to redefine datacenter solutions with a focus on simplicity, flexibility, and performance.
Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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malware
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.
Analytics services big opportunity for vendors
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than 70% of analytics software purchasers surveyed are using analytics services, says Technology Business Research.
Vendors battle for security endpoint real estate
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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hpe
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tbr
Endpoint security vendors are battling it out in the war for market share, according to Technology Business Research.
Palo Alto inks Southern Cross Hospitals security contract
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Southern Cross Hospitals will implement Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Security Platform across its network in New Zealand.
Half of all PaaS apps will be IoT-centric, says Gartner
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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paas
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iot
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iaas
The analyst firm says Platform as a Service utilisation is on the rise due the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things.
The importance of a data management platform
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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martech
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marketing
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teradata
Consumer levels of digital media consumption are on the rise, so it's more important than ever that businesses use a data management platform.
Small business and cyber security: what you need to know
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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rsm australia
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sme
Australian SMEs warned of security breaches usually targeted at individuals, as they lack time to verify them carefully.
Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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massey university
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dei
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esg
Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.
Inside-out security strategy vital, says expert
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Expert urges a shift in focus to 'inside-out' security, as firms overlook internal threats to their data, states Ixia's Stephen Urquhart.
Finalists for the Cloud Innovation Awards named
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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open source
Finalists for the NetEvents Cloud Innovation Awards 2016 are in, with Red Hat, Dell Networks and Aruba named among the nominees.
What is two factor authentication and why should you use it?
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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netsafe
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banking
NetSafe says two-factor authentication can boost a user's security by simply requiring something they know and something they have.
Should a woman act more like a man to succeed at work?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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ddi
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stem
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banking
New study investigates why women are underrepresented in C-suite executive roles, with less than 20% of executives being women.
Intel Security enters MSP agreement with CYBER-i
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel security
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agc networks
Intel Security has partnered with CYBER-i to offer outcome-based managed security services, due to increasing cyber threats.
Wynyard lands $3.3 million advdanced cyber analytics contract
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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risk & compliance
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wynyard group
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risk management
Security software firm Wynyard Group has entered into a new agreement with a large, unnamed consulting and risk management firm, worth $3.3 million.
Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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commerce commission
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flexi buy
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smartphones
Flexi Buy fined £50k following Commerce Commission's report on mobile trader industry, as investigations into other companies continue.
Tinder matchmaker? Yes please
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Tinder's latest twist: play Cupid for your friends with a new matchmaking feature, letting you share profiles and spread the love.
Vodafone brings Telecommunications-as-a-Service to Govt
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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uc
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government
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contact centre
Careers New Zealand has entered into a partnership agreement with Vodafone, becoming one of the first government agencies to adopt TaaS.
Govt's data breach bill will unleash confusion, says expert
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government's mandatory data breach notification proposals.
New Spotify feature helps users 'discover' undiscovered music
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Spotify unveils 'Fresh Finds', a new weekly feature curated to spotlight emerging talents before they hit the big time.