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 210
New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
More countries to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 - expert
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Bitcoin to become legal tender in three more countries in 2022, predicts deVere Group CEO, following El Salvador's lead.
Internet of Things security firm Nozomi Networks wins excellence award
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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saas
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iot security
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iot
Nozomi Networks' Vantage solution, a SaaS-powered security platform for IoT networks, has been awarded the 2021 IoT Excellence Award.
Huge jump in data use over new year period - Vodafone NZ
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Vodafone customers in New Zealand turned to their phones to celebrate New Year, with a 55% increase in data usage compared to last year.
Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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semiconductors
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Technology and digitalisation will play a crucial role in tackling climate change in 2022, says Telenor Research.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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uc
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orcon
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m&a
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
Ransomware, cyber insurance and unbreakable backup key reflections of 2021
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Enterprises recognised the need to protect themselves against a ransomware-related class action lawsuit, and began preparations for a worst-case scenario.
COVID-19 pandemic to fuel wearables, wireless growth in 2022
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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wearables
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headsets
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analyst report
2022 will see pandemic-fuelled growth continue for wearables and wireless headsets, according to ABI Research.
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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government
Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.
Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.
Business must accelerate digital transformation or risk becoming obsolete
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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microsoft
RISE with SAP offers smaller and midmarket companies the ability to accelerate their digital transformation and become intelligent enterprises.
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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microsoft
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at&t
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m&a
Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.
Future of trust: Security compliance automation investment set to increase
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
80% of APEJ organisations will boost investment in security compliance automation by 15% to meet global regulations, says IDC report.
Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Vodafone customers in New Zealand set records for data usage over the festive season, with a 51% increase compared to last year.
Future of work is about people, not tech - APEC report
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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ai
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cloud services
2021 APEC Economic Policy Report warns that outdated economic structures and laws hinder adaptation to the future of work.
ThycoticCentrify expands service account governance to multi-cloud environments
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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multi-cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Cloud-based service accounts can easily become a security risk if not managed correctly and with the right tools.
TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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social media
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online safety
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cybersafety
TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.
Data-Driven obtains Advanced Specialisation in Analytics on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Data-Driven becomes one of only two Australian consultancies to achieve the Advanced Specialisation in Analytics on Microsoft Azure.
Tesserent announces cybersecurity partnership with Vocus
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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tesserent
Tesserent partners with Vocus to address cybersecurity needs, delivering solutions to enterprise clients in Australia and New Zealand.