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 40
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.
Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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skills shortage
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dei
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gender diversity
A study by Tech Beyond Gender reveals persistent gender diversity challenges in IT, with many women contemplating leaving the sector due to discrimination.
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
CASwell has launched the CAF-0120, an innovative fan-less desktop networking appliance aimed at elevating cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises.
Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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public sector
Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.
Singapore channel partners aim to boost cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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finops
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals Singapore's channel partners are keen to enhance cloud skills but face significant challenges amid rising demand.
Perforce report examines AI impact on automotive software
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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cloud services
Perforce's 2025 State of Software Report reveals automotive developers face rising AI integration and safety challenges, with 50% citing the global economy as a key issue.
US leads global online fraud rates, new study reveals
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
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cybercrime
A recent study by ZeroBounce reveals the US leads globally in online fraud risk, with a staggering score of 64.2 and 83% of incidents occurring digitally.
ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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isaca
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work-life balance
A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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dr
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.
Group-IB's fraud solution now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Group-IB's Fraud Protection solution is now available on AWS Marketplace, enhancing online security for businesses against fraud-related threats.
AI to transform the workplace, reducing frustrations
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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uc
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ai
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collaboration
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise the workplace by alleviating common frustrations for knowledge workers, according to Dr. Molly Sands of Atlassian.
Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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supply chain
A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
Advanced persistent threats rise by 74% in 2024 report
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A recent Kaspersky report reveals a concerning 74% rise in advanced persistent threats within companies, affecting over 25% of organisations this year.
Women in tech share insights ahead of International Women's Day
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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software development
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iwd
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stem
In anticipation of International Women's Day, women at Assured Data Protection shared insights on mentorship, learning, and inclusivity in tech careers.
Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.
MSP report forecasts growth in revenue & cybersecurity
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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saas
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dr
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data analytics
N-able's latest MSP Horizons Report reveals a buoyant outlook for the managed services sector, with 59% of providers expecting revenue growth of 20% by 2025.
IBC selects eight projects for 2025 media innovation
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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uc
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digital twins
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ai
IBC has unveiled eight projects for its 2025 Media Innovation Programme, collaborating with firms like Verizon and BT to tackle key media technology challenges.
Accenture highlights AI autonomy in Technology Vision 2025
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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cx
Accenture's Technology Vision 2025 report unveils AI's transformative potential, highlighting trust as key to leveraging its capabilities for businesses.