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 273
Ransomware on the rise in Aus and NZ, ESET says
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware on Joomla domains is a growing security threat, warns ESET, as the firm reports a rise in attacks in Australia and New Zealand.
Agility and speed required over security, says Gartner
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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devops
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iot
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apm
Agility and speed are key for IT leaders supporting marketing, says Gartner; predicts 2018 focus will remain elsewhere.
Could a single cyber attack lead to the downfall of the Internet of Things?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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iot
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cybersecurity
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at&t
As the IoT trend continues to explode, experts are warning heavy financial losses could occur if these connected devices are not properly secured.
UFB installs to be faster and less painful, Govt says
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Government to streamline consenting rules for ultra fast broadband installation to reduce delays and frustrations.
Healthy storage spending in 2016, study finds
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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storage
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451 research
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flash storage
The majority of organisations are expected to increase spending on storage in 2016, with a focus on public cloud storage services.
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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vodafone
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fiji
Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Study finds data storage reliability eclipses cost as top priority for businesses seeking to harness data for a competitive edge.
Govt gives update on ChCh school network
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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resilience
UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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bp
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retail
BP praises plate recognition technology as an 'excellent deterrent' to petrol theft, saying it has seen a significant reduction in fuel theft as a result.
Spark to credit Fiji calls and texts in wake cyclone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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spark
Spark to credit customers for calls and texts to Fiji after cyclone hit. Credits will be applied to February or March bills.
New cyber insurance website launched for Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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smb
Frank Risk Management pioneers NZ's first online cyber insurance hub for SMEs, offering a digital shield against growing cyber threats.
Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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fibre
Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
Govt signs off another UFB completion
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.
Lenovo + Nutanix hyperconvergence deal: ANZ distribution revealed
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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converged infrastructure
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lenovo
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dicker data
Details for the ANZ distribution of the Lenovo and Nutanix joint hyper-converged infrastructure appliances deal have been unveiled.
Cyber security: more engagement vital
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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ibm security
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cyber attacks
IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.
Collaboration key to competitiveness across ANZ, new research finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Around 97% of businesses across New Zealand and Australia believe collaboration is key to remaining competitive, according to a survey by Polycom.
Summer proves a winner for Vodafone
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uc
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vodafone
Vodafone's summer success sees over a quarter of a million new customers join the telco, partly due to family plans and marketing campaigns.
NEXTDC pursues further growth on the back of rising data center demand
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
Data center services provider, NEXTDC, has reported a 51% growth in revenue, with plans to pursue further growth on the back of rising demand.
IoT represent enormous opportunities, says Red Hat
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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iot
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open source
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red hat
Red Hat says Internet of Things offers big opportunities for businesses, with 6.4 billion connected devices forecast to be in use worldwide in 2016.
Digital transformation the heart of APAC business
Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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broadcast asia
By 2017, 60% of APAC 1000 enterprises will centre their strategy on digital transformation, driving smart city and enterprise development in the region.