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 185
New director of security solutions for Fortinet Australia
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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firewall
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network management
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devops
Fortinet has appointed Corne Mare as the new director of security solutions for Australia as the company focuses on local growth.
Employers need to get over stigma as workforce changes
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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recruitment
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immigration
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onehq
New Zealand businesses are being told to prioritize attitude and personality over technical skills due to a shortage of skilled workers.
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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sap
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smb
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expense management
Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.
IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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tax
Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewall
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phishing
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email security
New study: 1 in 7 firms hit by 'lateral phishing', emails from other hijacked accounts.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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commerce commission
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telco
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flip
Commerce Commission charges Vocus subsidiaries for false billing claims.
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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ml
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colocation
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ai
Goonhilly launches eco-friendly AI data hub, sets UK green computing benchmark.
Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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huawei
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seeds for the future
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shenzhen
The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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apple
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fintech
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technology gifts
Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon poised to revolutionise Kiwi finance.
Twitter gets a makeover
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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crm
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ml
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cx
The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.
Mistrust amongst organisations when it comes to data, survey finds
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Data specialists have a lack of confidence in organisations' ability to deliver trusted data, according to Talend research.
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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government
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nztech
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weta digital
New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.
Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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online dating
Tinder set to charm SE Asia with its new 'Lite' version, aiming for wider reach in emerging markets.
Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New report highlights crucial need for ongoing cybersec education to combat phishing risks.
DevOps amongst most sought after skillset
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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contact centre
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devops
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project management
The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.
Changes to Aruba's South Pacific line up
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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hpe
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channel ecosystem
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hpe aruba networking
Patrick Devlin is appointed South Pacific director for Aruba, tasked with ANZ market growth.
Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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google
NZ hit by scam Google reviews, firms urged to update listings.
C-suite dynamics shifting as DX takes front seat
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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project management
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ndi
CIOs lead digital shift, recasting dynamics in the C-suite, says FT Focus report backed by Apptio.
Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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trade me
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mental health
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girls in stem
Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.
Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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skillsoft
Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.
Rapid increase in AI to detect fraud
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sas
Artificial intelligence for fraud detection set to triple by 2021 as adoption of technology in organisations increases rapidly - ACFE/SAS study.
Master stroke: Swimming Australia looks to AWS for cloud and analytics
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Swimming Australia is partnering with Amazon Web Services to revolutionize the swimming experience for fans and athletes.
Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.