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 368
New channel manager for MuleSoft
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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converged infrastructure
MuleSoft appoints new channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to support go-to-market strategies and sales momentum.
Kiwi school takes out Robotics championships
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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robots
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nztech
Auckland's Lynfield College clinches the high school excellence title at the VEX Robotics World Championships, continuing NZ's winning streak.
Big data creates need for data scientists, according to expert
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Organisations should consider creating roles for data scientists as big data continues to provide valuable insights, says Teradata.
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.
Rolleston leading the pack in UFB adoption
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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uc
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enable networks
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ufb
Rolleston sets the pace with over 50% Ultra-Fast Broadband uptake, outstripping national average and embodying 'town of the future' vision.
Australia's cloud computing game slipping
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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bsa
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innovation
Australia is falling behind in cloud computing policies, ranking 6th out of 24 leading IT economies, according to a study by the BSA.
Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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devops
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it automation
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apm
Multidisciplinary skills in professionals are in demand as service vendors strive to stay competitive, according to a report by Technology Business Research.
Service providers a weak link in cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Businesses that allow their service providers to access sensitive data are at risk of a cyberattack, warns consulting firm Protiviti.
Software-defined WAN gaining traction
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Software-defined WAN tech surges as firms seek digital edge, says Silver Peak, likening its rise to cloud's revolutionary debut.
IoT bringing more security concerns, says expert
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The rise of the Internet of Things across industries is bringing with it a new wave of security concerns, and business need to be aware.
$1 million in grants for Sign Language projects
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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government
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sign language
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online tools
The New Zealand government grants over USD $1 million from the NZSL Fund to support projects enhancing the use and proficiency of New Zealand Sign Language.
Carrier cloud providers reassessing public cloud strategies
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Carrier cloud providers are reassessing their public cloud strategies due to competition from incumbents like AWS.
Another multi-million upgrade for Auckland school
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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e-learning
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government
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modernisation
Riverhead School in North-West Auckland is set to receive a $9.4 million upgrade, including a new classroom block and administration building.
Govt announce intellectual property regime
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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physical security
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mbie
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intellectual property
The British government launches study on creative sector's interaction with copyright and designs in a changing technological landscape.
Change is brewing: Leadership shakeup over at Spark
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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spark
Managing director Simon Moutter says the changes to its starting line up will help steer the company through its next phase of transformation.
Kiwi drone start-up takes out innovation award
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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drones
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callaghan innovation
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nab show
Dotteral's creative solution to reducing UAV noise earned them a place at the Callaghan Innovation New Zealand pavilion at the NAB Show.
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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government
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uber
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modernisation
New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.
FreeviewPlus now on satellite
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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spacetech
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digital entertainment
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tv
Freeview New Zealand has expanded its FreeviewPlus service to include satellite, increasing access to on-demand content for all Kiwi viewers.
How to get a slice of the millennial money pie
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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personal computing devices
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qualtrics
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tablets & laptops
Industry experts predict millennial consumers will spend $200 billion a year by 2017. Here are five key strategies for marketing to this group.
WatchGuard launches global technology partner program
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard launches Technology Partner Program to support tech companies integrating their products with WatchGuard's security solutions.