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 248
Fortinet: Old school security won't do
Mon, 18th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Nearly a third of IT pros may be exposing their firms to cyber threats, urging a new security approach, says Fortinet's latest survey.
Wynyard Group sees significant revenue growth
Mon, 18th May 2015
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wynyard group
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contracts
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financial crime
Wynyard currently expects revenue in the range of $40 to $45 million for FY15. Wynyard reported revenue of $26 million in FY14.
Microsoft details new browser's security
Wed, 13th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft edge
Microsoft has announced that its new browser, Microsoft Edge, will offer improved security features to protect users from cyber attacks.
Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption
Tue, 12th May 2015
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healthtech
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redseal
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cyber attacks
A new report reveals top execs fear not only serious disruption of their own operations, but the impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.
KeepItSafe targets trans-Tasman reseller base
Fri, 8th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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keepit
With 250 partners in New Zealand alone, he company has no plans on slowing down, with an expansion into the Australian market its next step.
DDoS attacks being used as a smoke screen
Wed, 6th May 2015
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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sentrix
Cybercriminals use DDoS attacks as diversions, hints Sentrix VP, urging firms to unify defences for impending threats.
TomTom aims to shake up camera market
Tue, 5th May 2015
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photography
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creative technologies
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tomtom
The TomTom Bandit comes with a built-in media server, eliminating the need to download footage before being able to edit it.
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Tue, 5th May 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers 'lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.
New rugged tablet now on Kiwi shelves
Mon, 4th May 2015
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samsung
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samsung galaxy tab
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partners
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab Active, which is more suited to Kiwi enterprise and which is capable of working in tough outdoor environments.
Hyperconverged systems revenues to pass $800m in 2015
Mon, 4th May 2015
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converged infrastructure
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hci
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analyst report
IDC says market awareness reached new heights due to a flurry of product announcements, new market entrants, and venture capital funding.
New eCommerce platform a 'game changer' for Kiwi retailers
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
APAC eCommerce payments provider eWAY has launched its service in NZ, allowing Kiwi retailers to set up online payments 'without needing to talk to their bank'.
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob's sales, marketing and product development programme.
Ovum: What the cyber security industry really needs
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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ovum
Vendors, providers, and investors are seeing growth in the energy around security, driving high demand for skilled professionals and collaboration.
Checkpoint and FireEye team up to battle cyber threats
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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cyber attacks
Check Point Software Technologies and FireEye partner to share threat intelligence and protect customers from advanced attacks.
Data centres: new digital world means new modern strategies
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Gartner says as a new digital world emerges, organisations must develop a more appropriate and modern data centre strategy.
Security analytics key to breach detection
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security spending at all-time high as security breaches increase, says Gartner. More funds available to fight attacks.
Cyberbullying in schools: the law
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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edutech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Education Law in NZ says schools are to provide a safe physical and emotional environment including addressing behaviours such as cyberbullying.
Watchguard's playbook for security professionals
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has released a new eBook to help IT professionals secure their networks and get their budgets from the C-suite.
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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modernisation
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.
Widespread malware threat on Android devices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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gaming
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firewalls
Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.