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 145
Infor named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS and cloud-enabled asset-intensive EAM applications
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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infor
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idc
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analyst report
Infor recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape report for SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Asset-Intensive EAM Applications.
Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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vpn
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hacking
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nordvpn
Hackers can gain control of internet-enabled sex devices, including a male chastity cage, according to new research.
Star Scientific wins Emerging Technology of the Year award
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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awards
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development
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r&d
Australian hydrogen firm Star Scientific has won the Emerging Technology of the Year accolade at the 2020 Global Energy Awards.
Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat - study
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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data leak
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misinformation
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covid-19
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media is feared to hinder Australia's vaccination efforts, according to a new poll.
eCommerce accounts for over a third of total retail sales
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
eCommerce sales accounted for over a third of total retail sales in 2020, with AI assistance and mobile shopping set to rise, according to Optiseller.
Organisations looking at data and analytics to connect with customers in real time
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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bi
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big data
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crm
Global companies are embracing real-time customer connections as business goes digital, says UserTesting, a user insight platform.
Darwin to become home to world's first Indigenous operated data centre
Sat, 26th Dec 2020
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colocation
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cloud data center
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dc
Darwin to host world's first Indigenous operated data center, promoting Indigenous representation in the tech industry.
New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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firewall
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
Motorola and Telstra sign $567M deal to build Tasmania Government Radio Network
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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smartphones
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cloud services
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technology gifts
Telstra and Motorola Solutions have won a multi-year contract to build a mission critical communications network for emergency responders in Tasmania.
Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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broadband
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sky
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vocus group
Sky partners with Vocus New Zealand for the rollout of Sky Broadband, aiming to provide quality products and services to customers.
Scammers target victims using COVID-19 vaccine news
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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phishing
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email security
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covid-19
Wave of new cybersecurity threats predicted for 2021, with scams, malware, fraud and disinformation on the rise, says NortonLifeLock.
PROS delivers omnichannel connectivity for Magento commerce retailers
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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martech
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omnichannel
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open source
The PROS Connector for Real-Time Pricing for Magento Commerce gives retailers a competitive, real-time pricing advantage.
Digital transformation pressures drive big spike in global microservices adoption
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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iaas
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microservices
The adoption of microservices is rising due to digital transformation pressures, with 60% of apps now built using microservices, according to a survey by NGINX.
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.
Price of Bitcoin reaches all-time high in 2020
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Bitcoin's epic bull run is backed by strong investor interest, according to new research from analyst firm GlobalData.
The top search terms from IT execs in 2020
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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contact centre
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voip
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devops
COVID-19, cybersecurity and operating models were amongst the most searched terms by IT executives in 2020, according to the analyst firm.
Aruba unveils new solutions to streamline IT deployment
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
IT organisations are not prepared to meet the rapidly changing demands of network connectivity in handling data.
Gartner names Zscaler the only leader in Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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gartner
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zscaler
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gartner magic quadrant
Zscaler named as the only Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateways, marking its 10th consecutive year in the position.
Zoom lifts 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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uc
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video conferencing
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holiday season
Zoom is lifting its 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays, allowing virtual holiday gatherings to continue uninterrupted.
Cybercriminals target COVID-19 vaccine - report
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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it in healthcare
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positive technologies
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hacking
Attackers did not spare clinics where COVID-19 patients were being treated or pharmaceutical sites where vaccine research was being conducted.
COVID-19 sees 400% surge in cyber crime
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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vpn
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
COVID-19 crisis leads to a surge in cyber crimes, with online scams increasing by over 400% in March 2020, according to new research.
Trend Micro unveils world first cloud-native file storage security
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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storage
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro launches cloud-native, fully serverless file storage security tool for organisations in the cloud.
Vertiv anticipates data centre 'fourth utility' criticality in 2021
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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colocation
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5g
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wireless networks
The COVID-19 pandemic has solidified data centers' status as a fourth utility, bringing increased expectations and responsibilities, according to Vertiv.
5G flaws allow criminals to steal data, cut access to the web
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
5G technology flaws allow criminals to steal data and cut web access, says security assessment by Positive Technologies.