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 244
COVID-19 employment engagement surveys released
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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employment
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culture amp
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covid-19
Free templates for emergency response employment engagement surveys have been created to help support organisations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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data protection
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dr
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dlp
Traditional strategies and solutions to data protection are no longer able to keep up with the modern IT needs of individuals and organisations.
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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globaldata
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covid-19
More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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smb
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safe365
Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.
Vodafone opens Essential Connectivity Hubs during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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uc
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telco
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tcf
Vodafone New Zealand has opened 45 stores this week to support New Zealanders with essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Will COVID-19 break New Zealand's cash habit?
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Despite a push for card-only transactions amid COVID-19, a MYOB study reveals that over half of New Zealanders still carry cash, posing a significant challenge.
COVID-19: Australians want better broadband as remote working spikes
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Compare Broadband says many Australians believe their home broadband is not up to the job of working or studying remotely.
Nanogirl launches online STEM learning programme for self-isolated Kiwis
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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covid-19
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partners
The team at Nanogirl have launched an online learning platform for Kiwi kids to help get them through the COVID-19 lockdown period.
DataRobot offers free AI platform to help fight COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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robots
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data science
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ai
DataRobot offers free access to its AI platform for COVID-19 research. The platform includes automated machine learning and data preparation solutions.
Former Nutanix head to drive Rubrik’s ANZ expansion
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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multi-cloud
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recruitment
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rubrik
Jamie Humphrey has been appointed to the role of country manager and general manager for Rubrik's Australia and New Zealand business.
OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
The offer comes after Microsoft announced that subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 will be able to access a free trial of the Microsoft Teams software.
Talend appoints new APAC customer success director
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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healthtech
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recruitment
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talend
Adam Dawe appointed as director of customer success for Talend's Asia Pacific business, responsible for driving customer success program.
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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government
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council
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taxpayers union
The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
As COVID-19 forces global remote work, Zoom downloads skyrocket by 1,270% from late February to late March 2020, totalling over 17 million.
Lack of skills holding back digital transformation
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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skills gap
Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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telco
ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Vodafone NZ advises customers to use digital customer service methods to reduce reliance on call centres during COVID-19 pandemic.