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 180
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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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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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.
Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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cloud services
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video
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digital entertainment
The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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kordia
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orcon
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asb bank
Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.
Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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contact centre
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vr
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ai
Kiwi workers top global survey in embracing AI, showing high readiness and trust in tech evolution.
New research highlights third party risks facing organisations
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk intelligence & compliance
Gartner says iterative risk management vital as old methods fail in dynamic business climate.
Extreme Networks on the hunt for new ANZ channel manager after Critchlow promotion
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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extreme networks
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recruitment
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aerohive networks
Julian Critchlow named GM for Extreme Networks ANZ, post-Aerohive acquisition focus.
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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google
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aut
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travel
Tech-free travel causes withdrawal but benefits skills, finds AUT study amidst rising digital detox trends.
Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Data breaches are costing companies an average of $3.92 million, according to a study by IBM, forcing organisations to step up their cybersecurity efforts.
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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rbnz
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onehq
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sme
OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.
ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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eset
ESET warns neglecting staff training may open firms to cyber threats, despite tech defenses.
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cartech
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evs
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climate change
NZ's ZeroC rolls out zero-carbon transport, aims to cut emissions.
Artis teams up with Seismic with CRM solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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crm
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microsoft
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martech
Artis Group partners with Seismic to become first Australian digital solution consultancy to offer sales enablement platform.
VMware unveils latest application mobility platform
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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colocation
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hybrid cloud
VMware launches latest version of application mobility platform to aid multi-cloud and hybrid cloud transformations.
Voluntary employee turnover in tech sector on the rise in Asia Pacific
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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recruitment
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talent retention
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aon
Tech sector in Asia struggles with staff retention amidst hiring surge, Radford Survey reveals.
Unsecured WiFi leaving schools vulnerable to attack
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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vpn
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cloud services
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wireless networks
While the internet has transformed the learning process in schools, it’s also given rise to new dangerous online threats.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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contact centre
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wfh
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martech
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
Auckland ICT Graduate School adopts AWS programme
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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edutech
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cloud services
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hyperscale
Auckland ICT Graduate School has subscribed its entire class to Amazon Web Services in order to bridge the gap between graduates and the workforce.
DDoS attacks on the rise despite taking a summer break
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks are fewer in summer, according to a report by Kaspersky, though the total number of attacks has grown by 18% since 2018.