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 213
Security Centric appoints Sameh Girgis as senior security consultant
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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employment
Girgis will be responsible for reinforcing and propelling the company's consulting and managed security services to a wide range of industries and sectors.
Sustainability improves bottom line for 44% of organisations
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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cleantech
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sustainability
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financial results
Enhanced efficiency, innovation and revenue growth are amongst the top benefits of sustainability initiatives.
InternetNZ chief executive Jordan Carter announces departure
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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domain name commission
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internetnz
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employment
InternetNZ group chief executive officer Jordan Carter has announced he is stepping down after almost 20 years with the organisation.
Log4Shell threat remains extremely high - Barracuda
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
The quantity of cyber attacks targeting the Log4Shell complex of vulnerabilities in Log4j still remains extremely high, according to Barracuda Networks.
Varonis names Intalock APAC Partner of the Year 2021
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Intalock’s understanding of data security coupled with Varonis' data security and analytics technology presents a formidable combination.
IBM leads in machine learning research with 5400 patents
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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microsoft
The company registered 5400 different machine learning patents between 2017 and 2021, beating Microsoft and Google for the top spot.
Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.
Bot malware uncovered using gaming applications on Microsoft store
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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malware
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gaming
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martech
Check Point Research has revealed a new malware Electron-bot that is actively being distributed through Microsoft’s official store.
Zoom saw total revenue of more than $4 billion in 2021
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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uc
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financial results
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video communication
The communications platform has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending 31 January, 2022.
Key acquisitions drove growth, increase revenue for Atturra
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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m&a
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financial results
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atturra
Atturra reports a 44% increase in revenue to $61.9m for H2 2021, driven by strong organic growth and contributions from acquired businesses.
Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain & logistics
A significant majority of mid-market businesses plan to make changes to their operations in 2022, a new report reveals.
Mobile threats: Cybercriminals target banking and gaming
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Cybercriminals are forgoing low hanging fruit to target banking and gaming, according to a new mobile threat report from Kaspersky.
Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.
Ransomware not slowing: Relentless and more destructive
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Ransomware is not slowing down and continues to be relentless and more destructive, a new report has revealed.
Atturra teams up with Semestry, named Tribal Alliance Partner
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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edutech
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partner programmes
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tribal group
Atturra appointed an Australia and New Zealand Tribal Alliance Partner, boosting its IT solutions expertise in the region.
Infosys announces the launch of the Metaverse Foundry
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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virtualisation
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iot
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healthtech
Infosys has launched Infosys Metaverse Foundry, providing businesses new consulting services that offer a choice of virtual and physical services.
IBM acquires Microsoft Azure consultancy, Neudesic
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition will expand IBM's portfolio of hybrid multicloud services and advance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
Veritas expands cloud data protection with launch of NetBackup 10
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Veritas Technologies has announced the launch of new technology to enable its strategy for cloud optimised Autonomous Data Management.
GitHub Advisory Database opens to community contributions
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
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apm
The move allows anyone to contribute security information to advisories to better secure software supply chains.
ComCom seeks feedback on broadband performance programme
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The Commerce Commission is inviting feedback on enhancements to its Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme.