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 237
IDC: PC shipments forecast to decline 12.4% in 2020
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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covid-19
PC and computing device shipments are set to drop 12.4% in 2020, says IDC, citing COVID-19's impact. Recovery is seen with a 1.3% CAGR over five years.
Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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workplace of the future
Aruba has unveiled innovative workplace solutions and a new vision for the future of work, including returning to the office and working from home.
Epson launches new SureColor photography desktop printers
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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printing
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epson
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photography
Epson has unveiled the SureColor P706 and P906 desktop photo printers, promising exhibition-quality prints and advanced printing technology.
Cognizant named Leader in Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for public cloud infrastructure and managed services
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Cognizant recognized as a Leader by Gartner in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services.
Research: Employees fear becoming obsolete due to outdated skillsets
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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it training
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uipath
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automation
Concerns over job security are rising as nearly half of global office workers fear obsolescence due to outdated skillsets, a UiPath study reveals.
Global smartphone sales decline 20% due to COVID-19, Samsung, Huawei see double-digit declines
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone sales plummeted by 20.2% in Q1 2020 due to COVID-19, with major Chinese manufacturers and Apple hit hard, according to Gartner.
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Thu, 28th May 2020
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uc
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casb
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hybrid & remote work
Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.
Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ
Thu, 28th May 2020
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government
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censorship
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internetnz
The proposed law change is part of the New Zealand government response to the Christchurch terror attacks that occurred in March last year.
Fujitsu unveils 14 new models of enterprise notebooks, tablets and workstations optimised for remote working
Thu, 28th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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windows
Fujitsu has launched 14 new enterprise notebooks, tablets, and workstations designed for remote working, featuring the latest CPUs and OS updates.
Former Dimension Data veteran, NTT Australia CEO Steve Nola to retire
Wed, 27th May 2020
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dimension data
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recruitment
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ntt
Steve Nola, CEO of NTT Australia and former Dimension Data leader, will retire at the end of September 2020, ending a distinguished IT career spanning decades.
BigCommerce recognised as Strong Performer by Forrester Research
Wed, 27th May 2020
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saas
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bigcommerce
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analyst report
BigCommerce has been recognized as a Strong Performer by Forrester Research in its evaluations of eCommerce platforms.
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Wed, 27th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.
New wearable devices to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia, epilepsy and heart attacks
Tue, 26th May 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
New wearables are set to diagnose medical conditions such as preeclampsia and heart attacks, says the University of South Australia.
ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus
Tue, 26th May 2020
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus responds to ComCom report, emphasising fibre's crucial role as broadband held steady in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Current security practices 'grossly inadequate' for protecting cloud infrastructures - report
Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Research by Accurics reveals current cloud security practices are woefully inadequate, exposing over 30 billion records in just two years.
Govt's COVID-19 tracing app 'fundamentally flawed'
Tue, 26th May 2020
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healthtech
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government
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jupl
Govt's COVID-19 tracing app is primitive and puts public at risk, says Sir Ray Avery. Jupl NZ's offer to upgrade the app was declined despite better tech.
Nutanix partners with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during crisis
Tue, 26th May 2020
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devops
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
Nutanix expands integration partnership with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during COVID-19 crisis. Additional capabilities announced for Nutanix Calm.
Qualtrics promotes ANZ exec to lead APJ business
Tue, 26th May 2020
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recruitment
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qualtrics
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job moves
Brigid Archibald named as new Managing Director for Qualtrics in APJ, replacing Bill McMurray as he moves to Chief Revenue Officer role.
Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision
Mon, 25th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook outlines its flexible work vision, updates products for the evolving workplace, enhancing remote connectivity.
Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive
Mon, 25th May 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.