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Shannon Williams
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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.

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ESET leading the way in anti-malware, report finds

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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ESET achieves a flawless victory in SE Labs anti-malware test, scoring a rare 100% in all categories for its Smart Security 9.
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Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.
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Trumping expectations: What now for the public sector?

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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The US government's adoption of technology is unlikely to be undone by the new administration, according to expert Chris Pennell.
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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.
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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.
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Centrify recognised for cloud computing security excellence

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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Centrify's Centrify Identity Service (CIS) has won the 2016 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award for Cloud Security.
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What the U.S election means for the tech sector

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Security in the data center: Trust remains low

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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document management
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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.
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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.
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Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.
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Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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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.
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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.
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The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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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.
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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.
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Data center security market taking off, set to reach $15 billion

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Amid rising cyber threats, the data center security market is poised to hit a robust $15 billion by 2024, Heka Reports says.
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Facebook's Workplace officially open for business

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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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.
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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.