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.
Stories by Shannon - Page 179
Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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travel
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business travel
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american express
More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.
2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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telstra
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optus
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2degrees
A new report for data company Tutela has revealed 2degrees provides its users with the best mobile experience, while in Australia, Telstra leads the pack.
Attacks on IoT devices booming, research finds
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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ddos
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iot
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kaspersky
Cyberattacks on Internet of Things devices have surged, with 105 million attacks detected in H1 2019, according to Kaspersky.
Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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online shopping
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hootsuite
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social media
SE Asia marketers embrace social commerce, yet integration lags, states Econsultancy report.
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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ml
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ai
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online shopping
AI in retail climbs, yet hyper-personalisation lags – Lucidworks study.
One million users for ANZ mobile banking app
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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smartphones
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apple
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martech
ANZ goMoney app hits 1 million users, revolutionising mobile banking since 2011.
AI to benefit New Zealand healthcare system
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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martech
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chatbots
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contact centre
AI could save the New Zealand health system over $700m per year by 2026, according to the AI Forum of New Zealand.
Education prime target for cyber attacks, report finds
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Educational institutions worldwide continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks due to limited budgets and resources, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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telco
Landline phone usage in Australia is declining rapidly, with just 56% of Australians owning one, according to Finder.
Wakeup call: NZ and Aussie SMBs rate highest globally in ransomware attacks
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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managed services
Kiwi and Aussie SMBs hit hardest by ransomware, says Datto's global report.
Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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cfo
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recruitment
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spark
Stefan Knight named Spark NZ's new CFO, succeeding David Chalmers on 1 Mar.
Major security, privacy and ethical blindspots in AI development
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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ai security
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ml
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ai
Security, privacy and ethics are low-priority issues for developers when modelling their machine learning solutions.
Buy Now Pay Later users ditching their credit cards
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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bnpl
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online shopping
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ecommerce
Almost 50% of Australian Buy Now Pay Later users have cancelled or stopped using their credit cards, according to new research by Mozo.com.au.
NTT adds new face to executive lineup
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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recruitment
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ntt communications
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ntt
Cocks will be responsible for leading its go-to-market practices, sales operations and partner relationships across the globe.
Lack of IT security input in DevOps creates unnecessary risk
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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project management
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devops
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app development
Silos in firms up cyber risk, 63% of IT leaders say - Trend Micro study.
Cybersecurity in New Zealand is not working, expert says
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity failures in New Zealand are costing millions, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller, following recent cyber attacks.
New solution cuts down IoT development time by 75%
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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iot
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eseye
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partners
Eseye's HERA300 slashes IoT development from 12 months to 3, speeding up time-to-market for new devices.
Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Kiwis are worried about physical and cyber attacks at large events, with Unisys releasing security tips to ease concerns.
Cognizant's digital workplace services recognised
Sat, 12th Oct 2019
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productivity
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cognizant
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ex
Cognizant hailed as a leader in digital workplace services by Everest Group.
Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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sustainable it
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it in healthcare
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cto
Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.
Quarter of a million up for grabs for charities through Vodafone NZ Foundation
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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charity
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vodafone
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vodafone foundation
Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is calling on registered charities to apply for $250,000 of innovation grants.
Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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apple
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network infrastructure
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technology gifts
Global PC market grows despite supply woes, Lenovo leads.
Could robots learn to recognise human emotions? Study says yes.
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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ai
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warwick business school
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robotics
Robots could learn to recognise human emotions using movements, poses, and facial expressions, according to new research.
Lack of access to information affecting Australian productivity
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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contact centre
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productivity
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8x8
Survey by 8x8 finds workers waste hours weekly seeking info, hitting productivity & customer service quality.