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.
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DNS recursive resolvers vulnerability can launch DDoS attacks against any victim
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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ddos
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radware
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cyber attacks
A newly discovered vulnerability in DNS resolvers, dubbed NXNSAttack, enables cybercriminals to launch highly amplified DDoS attacks, warns Radware.
Face-to-face meetings set to decline when workplaces reopen
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
Face-to-face meetings are set to decline as most meetings will be run remotely even when employees re-enter the workplace.
Vodafone launches OPPO 5G smartphones to NZ market
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
Vodafone has launched new affordable 5G smartphones into the New Zealand market, the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G and the Find X2 Lite 5G.
Xero pushes pause on planned price increase due to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero delays price hike for its accounting plans amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, prioritising customer support.
Bitglass launches local edge data centres in Australia
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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saas
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hyperscale
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dc
Bitglass has launched local edge data centres in Melbourne and Perth, enhancing cloud security performance for users across Australia and New Zealand.
Growth in edge computing could generate new revenue opportunities for operators
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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edge computing
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vertiv
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edge data centre
Growth in edge computing could generate new revenue opportunities for operators, according to new research by Vertiv and Omdia.
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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covid-19
PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.
Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
Aruba has unveiled innovative workplace solutions and a new vision for the future of work, including returning to the office and working from home.
Epson launches new SureColor photography desktop printers
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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printing
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epson
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photography
Epson has unveiled the SureColor P706 and P906 desktop photo printers, promising exhibition-quality prints and advanced printing technology.
Cognizant named Leader in Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for public cloud infrastructure and managed services
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Cognizant recognized as a Leader by Gartner in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services.
Research: Employees fear becoming obsolete due to outdated skillsets
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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it training
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uipath
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automation
Concerns over job security are rising as nearly half of global office workers fear obsolescence due to outdated skillsets, a UiPath study reveals.
Global smartphone sales decline 20% due to COVID-19, Samsung, Huawei see double-digit declines
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone sales plummeted by 20.2% in Q1 2020 due to COVID-19, with major Chinese manufacturers and Apple hit hard, according to Gartner.
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Thu, 28th May 2020
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uc
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casb
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hybrid & remote work
Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.
Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ
Thu, 28th May 2020
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government
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censorship
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internetnz
The proposed law change is part of the New Zealand government response to the Christchurch terror attacks that occurred in March last year.
Fujitsu unveils 14 new models of enterprise notebooks, tablets and workstations optimised for remote working
Thu, 28th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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windows
Fujitsu has launched 14 new enterprise notebooks, tablets, and workstations designed for remote working, featuring the latest CPUs and OS updates.
Former Dimension Data veteran, NTT Australia CEO Steve Nola to retire
Wed, 27th May 2020
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dimension data
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recruitment
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ntt
Steve Nola, CEO of NTT Australia and former Dimension Data leader, will retire at the end of September 2020, ending a distinguished IT career spanning decades.
BigCommerce recognised as Strong Performer by Forrester Research
Wed, 27th May 2020
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saas
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bigcommerce
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analyst report
BigCommerce has been recognized as a Strong Performer by Forrester Research in its evaluations of eCommerce platforms.
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.
New wearable devices to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia, epilepsy and heart attacks
Tue, 26th May 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
New wearables are set to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia and heart attacks, says the University of South Australia.
ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus
Tue, 26th May 2020
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus responds to ComCom report, emphasising fibre's crucial role as broadband held steady in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.