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 236
Where exactly is all the AWS Cloud infrastructure?
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The AWS Cloud operates 35 'Availability Zones' - within 13 geographic 'Regions' around the world. We take a look at where these are.
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.
New phishing weapon in Menlo's cyber security arsenal
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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malware
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data analytics
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martech
Menlo Security has expanded its Menlo Security Isolation Platform to include a new phishing prevention solution.
Lenovo evolves to captilise on data center market disruption
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Lenovo has an opportunity to expand its share of the data center market as customers look for alternate infrastructure options.
Slashed: Microsoft unveils Azure price cuts
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
As part of our continued commitment to deliver Azure to customers at the best possible prices, we're lowering prices on many of our most popular VMs.
Ransomware: New report reveals most vulnerable industry
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Education sector most impacted by ransomware attacks, according to new report by BitSight. Over 4,000 attacks a day in 2016.
Shift towards cloud computing driving security in data centers
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Cyber threats propel demand for robust data center security, market to hit $15.49bn by 2024, says Grand View Research.
Microsoft: Data and data centers to drive fourth industrial revolution
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, says that the cloud must be built responsibly to power a data-driven world.
Connected homes and IoT driving residential security systems
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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iot
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cybersecurity
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technavio
The residential security systems market is set to grow more than 7% during 2016-2020, with security cameras leading the way.
BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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google
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apple
The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.
Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.
IntegrationWorks partners with Dell Boomi for Govt iPaaS
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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paas
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devops
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iaas
IntegrationWorks partners with Dell Boomi to provide government with integration platform-as-a-service offering. #technology #government.
What role does security play in the age of IoT within the enterprise?
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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iot
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iiot
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cybersecurity
IoT manufacturers must carefully test devices' reliability and security as concerns about data security rise, says Ixia.
Webroot tackles IoT explosion with CyberFlow Analytics acquisition
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Webroot strengthens cybersecurity leadership with acquisition of CyberFlow Analytics, enhancing ability to address complex threat landscape.
It's 'market share domination' for Gigpeak's connectivity ICs
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
GigPeak dominates IC market as shipments for data center applications hit record, reflecting increasing demand.
HPE and Arista expand data center partnership
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
The extended partnership will see HPE offer its customers and partners the ability to purchase Arista Networks switching products directly from HPE.
New contest to help get young people into cybersecurity careers
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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partners
Kaspersky Labs has launched a global contest to get people into cybersecurity professions in response to growing cyber threats.
Sex Robots: The argument of tech and intimacy
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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robots
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ai
Robots and sexuality in the spotlight at the 12th IFIP TC9 HCC12 Conference in the UK. Technology's influence on human intimacy explored.
Cisco dominates branded data center Ethernet switch spend
Fri, 9th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cisco
Cisco accounts for over half of all branded data center Ethernet switch spend, while Huawei and Arista enjoy strongest vendor revenue growth 1H16.
Heavy investment by Chinese govt creates opportunities for data center market
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
China's data center market is set to grow 13% from 2016-2020, driven by increased adoption of cloud-based services and big data analytics.