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 182
AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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new zealand ai forum
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government
Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.
New VP for Rubrik Asia Pacific & Japan
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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rubrik
Rubrik appoints Kamal Brar as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan.
Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Vietnam's cyber security market set to hit $215m as digitalisation in SMEs & ICT sector growth spurs demand.
Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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contact centre
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digital music
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martech
While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.
Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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apps
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uber
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ridesharing
Uber to trial its Uber Comfort service in New Zealand, offering riders a more comfortable and personalised experience for a slightly higher price.
CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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managed services
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partner programmes
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comptia
CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.
Zoom receives top honours at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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uc
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video communication
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frost & sullivan
Zoom has been named as the 2019 Asia-Pacific Cloud Vendor Collaboration Provider of the Year by Frost & Sullivan.
Juniper Networks teams up with Aston Martin
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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aston martin red bull racing
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aston martin
Juniper Networks has partnered with Aston Martin Lagonda, becoming the luxury carmaker's official networking partner.
Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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social media
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recruitment
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generation z
Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.
Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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apple
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technology gifts
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westfield
The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.
Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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it management
Only a quarter of organisations are prioritising security when it comes to technology investment, according to a new report by Advanced.
Aussie organisations lack understanding of AI, report finds
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
Although the report exposes the shortcomings of local enterprises, the research revealed there are positive signs ahead.
Global smartphone sales continue to decline
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Smartphone sales decline in Q2 2019 with Huawei and Samsung seeing annual growth, while Apple continues to decline, says Gartner.
Google slips further down the ranks in smart speaker market
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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digital music
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canalys
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amazon
Google has dropped to third place in the smart speaker market, with Baidu claiming second place behind Amazon, according to new data from Canalys.
Epson expands scanner portfolio
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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printing
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document management
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ecm
Epson launches fastest DS-970 & DS-870 scanners for high-volume offices.
AI, Blockchain and IoT big talking points for CEOs when it comes to disruption
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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iot
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ai
AI, blockchain, and IoT are the most discussed disruptive technologies amongst global CEOs, according to GlobalData.
MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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accounting systems
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payroll systems
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digital banking
MYOB urges NZ businesses to adopt IR's online filing to avert errors and fines.
NetApp appoints new GM for Asia Pacific as it looks to drive growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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big data
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bi
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hybrid cloud
NetApp appoints Sanjay Rohatgi to spearhead APAC growth, leveraging his vast regional leadership experience.
New managing director for Hitachi Vantara ANZ
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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storage
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multi-cloud
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recruitment
Johnson is responsible for managing business and operations in ANZ, with a focus on nurturing the partner ecosystem and charting business strategy.
Discord between execs and IT holding back digital transformation efforts
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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it departments
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cto
Lack of collaboration and strategic ownership is hindering digital transformation efforts, says NTT report. Only 11% are satisfied with leaders driving change.
Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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broadband
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2degrees
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rural broadband initiative
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees launch new rural broadband in NZ.
The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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smartphones
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apple
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endpoint protection
Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.
More than half of personal data breaches caused by human error
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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breach prevention
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egress software
Human error is the leading cause of data breaches in the UK, with the healthcare sector being the most affected, according to a new report.
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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sustainable it
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government
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sme
NZ SMEs warned to adapt swiftly to impending regulatory changes, says OneHQ's Iswar.