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 171
Trade war and coronavirus uncertainty proves challenge for Huawei as smartphone shipments drop
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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apple
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smartphones
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it in healthcare
Huawei squeezed by trade woes & COVID-19 as 1.1% global smartphone dip hits, IDC reports.
Cyber criminals exploiting coronavirus fears
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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malware
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it in healthcare
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cybersecurity
Cyber criminals are exploiting fears surrounding the current outbreak of coronavirus in an attempt to launch theft malware.
Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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broadband
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chorus
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schools
School holiday broadband spike as Kiwi kids stream & surf all day, says Chorus.
NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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fintech
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government
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fintechnz
Fintech can help tackle climate change and digital literacy, says FintechNZ. Utilising fintech will make 2020 a 'decade to remember.'.
Citrix expands Australia New Zealand leadership team
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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citrix
Citrix appoints Keith Buckley as VP for Australia and New Zealand, driving growth and boosting employee experiences.
Aussie businesses struggling with data and storage strategies
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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storage
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colocation
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cloud storage
Aussie firms falter with data strategies, Digital Realty reports mounting security and investment woes.
Victoria University to launch digital services micro course
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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edutech
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micro-credentials
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victoria university
Victoria Uni and DIA partner to boost NZ digital service inclusivity with new course.
HPE enters Swiss efficiency alliance
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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it in manufacturing
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sustainable it
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data centre maintenance / management
HPE forms alliance for ground-breaking data centre efficiency label in Switzerland.
Businesses in the dark: Disconnect in cybersecurity culture and cyber resilience
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
Australian organisations lag behind their Asia-Pacific counterparts in terms of familiarity with cyber resilience, according to research from McAfee.
Hybrid cloud services to drive APAC enterprise cloud services revenue
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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hybrid cloud
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saas
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iaas
APAC's enterprise cloud services set to hit $256bn by 2023, with a 19% CAGR driven by hybrid models.
Citrix reveals new channel lead for Asia Pacific and Japan
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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citrix
Citrix appoints Kathy Chen as APJ VP, bolstering regional partner ecosystem.
New chief executive named for Australian HR Institute
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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payroll systems
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hcm
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recruitment
Sarah McCann-Bartlett is appointed as AHRI’s new CEO after a thorough search.
Node4 parters with Data Installation & Supplies to deliver Drive DeVilbiss
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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vpn
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partner programmes
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node4
Node4 partners with DIS to enhance Drive DeVilbiss network security and growth potential.
Gartner: AI to replace 69% of a manager's workload
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
AI set to revolutionise management by 2024, says Gartner.
Canalys: Smart devices to reach three billion by 2023
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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smartphones
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digital music
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technology gifts
Smart device shipments are set to reach three billion globally by 2023, with smartphone sales remaining dominant, says Canalys.
Veeam: New partner programme to accelerate channel profitability
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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dr
Veeam Software launches new partner loyalty reward program in multiple markets, aiming to increase partner engagement and reward their success.
Infosys: ANZ businesses increased digital maturity in 2019
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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devops
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Aussie & Kiwi firms surge in digital prowess, besting global averages, Infosys study reveals.
Vodafone launches massive broadband plans ahead of 5G launch
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand launches massive data packages for wireless broadband customers, including a trial of 1TB of data.
Kaspersky enjoys three-digit growth in Southeast Asia for 2019
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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interpol
Kaspersky experiences significant business growth in Southeast Asia as demand for enterprise security solutions rises, driven by key business solutions.
Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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government
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nztech
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trade
NZ, Singapore & Chile digital trade deal set to fuel NZ tech sector growth, says NZTech CEO.
Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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apple
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smartphones
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phishing
iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google’s Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone’s built-in security key technology.
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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alexa
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siri
Young consumers fret over virtual assistants' privacy risks, finds Maintel study.
New appointments bolster Eaton ANZ leadership team
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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eaton
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job moves
The appointments strengthen Eaton’s power distribution offering as it focuses on meeting growing demand for products, systems and engineering services.