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 153
Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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microsoft
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accenture
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employment
Creating new career pathways for 1.1 million Australians could help build the nation's tech workforce of the future, a new report has found.
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Telecom analytics market to reach $23 billion by 2033
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Telecom service providers employ analytics tools to improve customer service, minimise revenue losses, and cut sales and marketing expenses.
Earnings wrap: Spark reports positive growth for 2023
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Spark New Zealand reports strong FY23 results with revenue, EBITDAI, and NPAT growth. The company is confident in its ability to continue growing in FY24.
LogicMonitor expands observability intelligence to new environments
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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it automation
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ai
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microsoft
The core of LogicMonitor’s platform has been built with advanced ML, intelligence and automation, combined to abstract complexity and deliver business impact.
Phishing remains most dominant, fastest growing internet crime
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Email is the most exploited threat vector; phishing remains borderless; and attackers are increasingly impersonating trusted name brands.
Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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uc
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agentic ai
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online safety
The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.
Datacom launches virtual work experience platform for future tech workers
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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software development
The virtual work experience platform focuses on four key tech pathways – cloud, automation, cyber and software development.
Reported ransomware attacks doubled in key sectors
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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edutech
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firewalls
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ransomware
In three key industries – municipalities, education, and healthcare – reported attacks have doubled since last year and more than quadrupled since 2021.
Claroty powers OT module built into Deloitte’s MXDR
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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iot
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Collaboration to bring prevention, detection, and response capabilities to business-critical systems and assets across cyber-physical environments.
NUHS leverages supercomputer to drive AI in healthcare
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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llms
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ai
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healthtech
Healthcare staff at the National University Health System can now use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to estimate the duration of a patient’s hospitalisation.
Chiayo Electronics releases sweat-resistant fitness microphone
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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digital entertainment
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fitness
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digital music
Crafted with professional sound quality in mind, the Chiayo Fitness Microphone features a robust IP57 waterproof design.
Gaming fast becoming the new social for Generation Alpha
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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social media
Gaming is emerging as a core channel for youth engagement, with social via gaming fast becoming the choice for Gen Alpha (ages 4 - 18).
EnterpriseDB expands partnership with Google Cloud
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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partner programmes
EnterpriseDB (EDB) has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud, making its key Postgres offerings available on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Kaspersky adds 2FA to Password Manager, enhances document security
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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mfa
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kaspersky
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passwords
Kaspersky enhances its Password Manager with new features, including storing unique 2FA keys and support for Opera browsers.
Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing operation
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro collaborates with law enforcement to dismantle phishing-as-a-service operation, leading to multiple arrests.
Three reasons why your smartphone needs security protection
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
Calls for next Govt to commit to connectivity as core utility
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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uc
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network infrastructure
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government
The challenges presented by the weather events of early 2023 have shed light on the need for resilient connectivity, especially in rural communities.
Are passwords becoming obsolete? New research finds out
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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passwords
Over half of business hall attendees at the 2023 BlackHat USA Conference believe passwordless is viable, says Delinea survey.
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.
DarkInvader launches channel partner recruitment drive
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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recruitment
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external attack surface management
Partners will be able to deliver External Attack Surface Management and dynamic threat intelligence to generate new market opportunities.