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 237
ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.
Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.
The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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devops
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casb
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apm
Insider threats and ageing vulnerabilities among top 10 cybersecurity risks, says Gartner's expert at Johannesburg conference.
DCIM market on the rise, prominent players dominating market share
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
DCIM market set to skyrocket to £2.2 bn by 2024, with key players like Emerson and Schneider Electric leading a fierce competitive race.
OFFSITE partners with Noction of WAN solution
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
OFFSITE, a data centre and cloud provider, has implemented a WAN Optimization solution from Noction to improve customer connectivity.
Video of Hillary making ISIS deal: It's not real, says security expert
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec warns of non-existent video of Hillary Clinton exchanging money with ISIS used as bait in spam emails.
Cloud components market set to soar as vendors bolster portfolios
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
Vendors are looking at new technologies to drive long-term growth, including hyperconverged platforms, SDN and hybrid cloud solutions.
Inside-out approach to security vital
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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casb
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cybersecurity
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forcepoint
Forcepoint unveils Sureview in Singapore to thwart insider cyber threats, tackling the overlooked risk of employee negligence.
No joke: Ransomware-as-a-Service is a thing
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Symantec has uncovered a new type of ransomware being distributed on the cyberundergound that distributes a ransomware builder to aspiring attackers.
Bel opens power solution facility in Taiwan
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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bel fuse
Expanding Bel Power Solutions' presence to this technology hub in Taiwan is a critical step in accelerating Bel Group's penetration into key markets.
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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physical security
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wireless networks
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byod
Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.
Delta Airlines' data center woes continue
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
Delta Airlines faces ongoing troubles after a data center outage caused flight cancellations and delays worldwide. CEO Ed Bastian promises changes.
Cisco, HPE and Dell vie for a bigger slice of the converged and hyperconverged pie
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
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cisco
The converged and hyperconverged infrastructure markets are hotly contested as vendors compete for a bigger piece of the pie.
CEO apologises following Delta Airlines data center outage
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
A power outage at Delta Airlines' Atlanta data center caused the cancellation and delay of thousands of flights worldwide.
Reckon enjoys solid growth as revenues hit $57 million
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Reckon, the Australian accounting software provider, has reported strong growth, with revenues up 6% to $57m for H1 2016.
Major spike in Malware encryption, Blue Coat finds
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Web security firm Blue Coat has warned that malware hidden in SSL traffic is increasing at a significant rate.
Leadership shakeup at Digital Realty as senior VP departs
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Digital Realty's senior VP of Sales - Marketing, Matt Miszewski, is leaving the company to pursue other career opportunities.
Green data centers: Good for the planet, good for the market
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Increased use of big data analytics drives global data center market, set to grow by 11% between 2016-2020, says Technavio.
BlackBerry offers secure apps via Microsoft's Azure Cloud
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
BlackBerry's Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform can now be installed through Microsoft Azure to mobilise business apps.
High levels of cyber attacks driving privileged identity management sector
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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pam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Increasing cyber attacks are driving demand for global privileged identity management, with the market predicted to grow by 20% by 2020.