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 208
Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
Emirates plans to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse, alongside repurposing its Expo 2020 site into a centre for innovation.
Over 3/4 of organisations think they'll be breached in 2022
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Over three quarters of organizations believe they'll face a cybersecurity breach in 2022, says Trend Micro research.
Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
NEXTGEN expands CrowdStrike ANZ partnership into Asia
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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ueba
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ai security
NEXTGEN has announced it has been named a distributor for CrowdStrike in Singapore, Malaysia and The Philippines.
UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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federal government
University of Queensland leads multi-million-dollar project to build Australia's critical mineral supply chain and create 1300 jobs.
APAC unprepared to weather storm of cybersecurity breaches
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Sixty eight percent of enterprises in Asia Pacific suffered from at least on security breach in 2021, according o a new report from Forrester.
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.
Better tech key to adapting to the hybrid workplace - Adobe
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
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adobe
The shift to hybrid work has been a boon for many information workers, but also comes with its share of challenges, particularly with regards to technology.
Zoom announces CX innovations for 'work anywhere' workforce
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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crm
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uc
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cx
Zoom Video Communications has unveiled its latest innovations in the Zoom platform to help businesses improve customer and employee experiences.
Intel commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
Intel has announced plans to further reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.
Vodafone extends collaboration with IBM, MATRIXX Software
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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ibm
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ partners with IBM and MATRIXX Software to enhance digital commerce for all customers, including IoT.
Equinix enters Africa, closing US$320 million acquisition of MainOne
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The completion of the acquisition augments Equinix's long-term strategy to become a leading African carrier-neutral digital infrastructure company.
Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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fraud
Reported cases of consumer fraud more than tripled in the years 2020-2021 from prior years, according to a new report by Accenture.
Ransomware payments hit new records as Dark Web leaks climb
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The average ransom demand in cases worked by the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 security consultants rose 144% in 2021 to $2.2 million.
EY strengthens transformation, growth with Blackdot acquisition
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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ey
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m&a
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consultancy
EY has announced the acquisition of consultancy firm Blackdot, as it looks to strengthen its customer transformation and growth capabilities.
Commvault to merge APJ and EMEA businesses, led by Fanizzi
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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saas
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commvault
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data management
The new International region will comprise of more 150 national markets and will continue to deliver support to all Commvault customers.
Half of ANZ tech leaders would turn off cybersecurity to boost performance
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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multi-cloud
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
More than 50% of ANZ tech leaders would sacrifice cybersecurity for performance, reveals F5's State of Application Strategy Report.
Zscaler enters managed services partnership with The Instillery
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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partner programmes
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managed services
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the instillery
Zscaler partners with The Instillery to offer managed services in New Zealand, reinforcing their existing relationship.
WatchGuard Technologies names top performing ANZ channel partners
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sydney-headquartered Greenlight ITC won Partner of the Year Award while Christchurch-based Manux Solutions won New Zealand Partner of the Year.
Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion
Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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iot
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industrial iot
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ai
Industrial companies and their personnel underestimate the risks in the industrial control systems environment.