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 235
ESET leading the way in anti-malware, report finds
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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se labs
ESET achieves a flawless victory in SE Labs anti-malware test, scoring a rare 100% in all categories for its Smart Security 9.
Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.
Trumping expectations: What now for the public sector?
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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elections
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ovum
The US government's adoption of technology is unlikely to be undone by the new administration, according to expert Chris Pennell.
Cyber hacking lessons from the U.S. election
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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elections
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hacking
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analyst report
Nation state actors, specifically Russia, meddling in US electoral systems is the most serious issue of this election, says Gartner analyst.
Nutanix broadens enterprise cloud platform
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
Nutanix is set to expand its data center automation capabilities to include network visualization, security, and orchestration.
Centrify recognised for cloud computing security excellence
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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mfa
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cloud security
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iam
Centrify's Centrify Identity Service (CIS) has won the 2016 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award for Cloud Security.
What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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apple
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facebook
As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.
IT professionals need to upgrade to keep up with virtualisation demands
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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crucial
Facing the virtual crunch, nearly half of IT pros are set to bolster server memory amid heightened virtualisation workloads.
Alibaba Cloud exploding as cloud adoption accelerates
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Demand for cloud services grows as worldwide expenditure reaches $10bn in Q3 2016, with AWS leading the market.
Acquisitions, portfolio expansion and data center investments drive Cloud-as-a-Service revenue
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloud-as-a-Service revenue is increasing thanks to acquisitions, portfolio expansion, and data center investments, says TBR report.
Security in the data center: Trust remains low
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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document management
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ecm
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hyperscale
Concerns over the security of data stored in the cloud are increasing, according to the second annual SANS Institute Cloud Security Survey.
Cyber security a company-wide issue
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.
Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ixia
The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.
Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.
Nimble Storage and Lenovo form data center super group
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Nimble Storage joins forces with Lenovo to revamp data centres, promising a new era of efficiency and predictive analytics-led infrastructure.
The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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vpns
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wireless networks
In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
Office workers have 'no confidence' in their employer's ability to protect them from ransomware
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Over 60% of office workers are in the dark about ransomware threats, eroding trust in employer's cyber defence strategies.
Data center security market taking off, set to reach $15 billion
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Amid rising cyber threats, the data center security market is poised to hit a robust $15 billion by 2024, Heka Reports says.
Facebook's Workplace officially open for business
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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facebook
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social media
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workplace
Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.
Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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pc market
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.