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 266
APAC workers resent asking permission to access software, study finds
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
APAC workers are increasingly sidestepping IT protocols to access software, with millennials leading the charge, a Snow Software study reveals.
Aussie students want fully digitised university experience
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
Australian students demand more from universities, seeking fully digitised education, with 54% ready to switch institutions for better tech and innovation.
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.
Commvault expands local leadership team in bid to boost ANZ momentum
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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partner programmes
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commvault
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business strategy
Commvault strengthens its ANZ leadership team with key executive appointments, aiming to enhance growth and fortify strategic partnerships in the region.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cartech
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uber
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volvo
Volvo and Uber lift the curtain on a self-driving Volvo XC90, marking a significant milestone in their quest to revolutionise autonomous ridesharing.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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uc
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fibre
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telco
Enable has connected its 100,000th Christchurch customer to its fibre network, urging locals to upgrade before the Rugby World Cup streams online.
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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cyber attacks
Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.
Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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google
Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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microsoft
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passwords
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kcom
Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
Newtech's new partnership to deliver analytics and reporting tools to APAC
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Newtech Solutions partners with Tollring to bring call analytics and reporting tools to its Asia Pacific customers.
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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uc
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government
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chorus
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.
Datacenter People expands Asian presence
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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hcm
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recruitment
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payroll systems
Datacenter People enhances its Asian footprint through a strategic partnership with Singapore's HR Exchange, leveraging local expertise to drive growth.
Print management key to helping IT department
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Implementing an integrated print management solution can significantly ease the burden on IT departments, improving efficiency and reducing costs, says Y Soft.
Kiwi marketers urged to jump on the video advertising train
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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martech
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digital entertainment
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digital marketing
With digital-only advertising in New Zealand surpassing television advertising, New Zealand markerters are being urged to embrace video in their marketing mix.
Renewed concerns over use of personal data, according to survey
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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data privacy
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online security
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data usage
New survey reveals 79% of New Zealanders concerned about protection of personal data, with 73% changing online behaviour as a result.
Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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icehouse
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jasper wireless
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real estate
New Zealand entrepreneur Mark Hurley is launching Jasper, a tech-enabled marketplace for investing in commercial real estate with lower minimums and fees.
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.