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 247
Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cleantech
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.
Zscaler advances zero trust security for the digital business
Tue, 11th May 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Cloud security firm Zscaler has unveiled new innovations and programs to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform and secure digital businesses.
Imperva advances API security solution with CloudVector acquisition
Fri, 7th May 2021
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity firm Imperva is set to acquire API security company CloudVector, aiming to strengthen its API visibility and protection capabilities.
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Fri, 7th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
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dns attacks
New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.
Qlik enhances mobile analytics experience to enable Active Intelligence
Fri, 7th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik has introduced Qlik Sense Mobile for SaaS, a mobile analytics experience aimed at driving informed action and Active Intelligence.
Data and analytics professionals leading DX initiatives
Fri, 7th May 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Data and analytics professionals are taking the lead in digital transformation initiatives, according to a survey by Gartner.
Hybrid cloud must evolve to reach true digital transformation promise
Fri, 7th May 2021
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hybrid cloud must evolve to fulfill digital transformation promise, according to new research from CloudBolt Software.
Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future
Fri, 7th May 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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analyst report
Current virtualized work design models are damaging employees’ well-being and productivity, according to Gartner.
Teradata expands data analytics offerings on Google Cloud
Wed, 5th May 2021
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devops
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Teradata enhances Vantage on Google Cloud, allowing customers to easily use their preferred Google Cloud services in a consumption pricing model.
Cloud native computing adoption sees increase in security concerns
Wed, 5th May 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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software development
More than half of companies surveyed experienced a security incident due to misconfiguration or a known vulnerability in their cloud native applications.
Infosys and Deakin join forces for strategic engagement in research, innovation and skill development
Wed, 5th May 2021
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partner programmes
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deakin university
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infosys
Infosys has partnered with Deakin University to develop a strategic action plan for research and innovation in emerging technologies and design.
Paperless office practices on the rise as COVID-19 speeds up digitisation - study
Tue, 4th May 2021
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digital transformation
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digitisation
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foxit
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the need for paperless office practices, according to a new report by Foxit Software.
AtScale launches native support for Data Analysis Expressions on Microsoft Power BI
Tue, 4th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
AtScale now offers native support for Data Analysis Expressions, allowing Power BI users to connect in live mode.
Greater demand for modern data protection, disaster recovery as COVID-19 sees increase in attacks
Tue, 4th May 2021
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data protection
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dr
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data analytics
Data-driven organisations must evaluate evolving requirements for backup and disaster recovery to combat emerging workload challenges.
Data breaches enabling blackmail, extortion and intellectual property theft
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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physical security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert warns Kiwis of the increasing use of personal information for offline exploitation by hackers.
Artificial intelligence top priority for organisations, but challenges remain
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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crm
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uc
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martech
Organisations in the Asia Pacific region are leading in the adoption of artificial intelligence, according to a survey by Juniper Networks.
Rubrik deploys data protection on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Rubrik's Go subscription is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, providing cloud data management and M365 backup and recovery.
ComCom to revise process for implementing new regulatory regime for Chorus
Sat, 1st May 2021
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chorus
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commerce commission
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fibre
Since receiving Chorus proposal, the Commission has identified the need to update the indicative process it set out in September 2020.