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 267
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
Hitachi and Virtusa look to advance AI in financial services
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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fintech
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ai
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hitachi
Hitachi and Virtusa are teaming up in Silicon Valley to develop AI-based solutions for the financial services industry.
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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printing
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tax
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konica minolta
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.
Outlook not great as PCD market set to continue its decline
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Global personal computing device market to decline by 3% in 2019, with units reaching 392.5 million, according to IDC. #technology #PCs.
Alibaba Cloud forms three-way strategic alliance
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud services
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alibaba
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softbank
Alibaba Cloud forms strategic alliance with WeWork and SoftBank Telecom China, offering global enterprises innovative solutions and smoother entry into China.
Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS
Fri, 31st May 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai agents
New Zealand-based chatbot platform Ambit has partnered with business solutions firm Fusion5 in New Zealand and Australia.
Millennials out as Gen Z moves front and centre
Thu, 30th May 2019
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recruitment
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millennials
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gen z
Generation Z's entrepreneurial and innovative nature is the future of the workplace, says Spaceworks CEO Lizzi Whaley.
University of Waikato's Cyber Challenge kicks off
Thu, 30th May 2019
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iot
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university of waikato
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hacking
The 2019 Cyber Challenge, hosted by the University of Waikato's CROW Lab, attracts a record 500 competitors to hack IoT devices for a GBP £5,000 prize.
Big win for Schneider Electric at DCS Awards
Thu, 30th May 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric wins Data Center ICT Management Innovation of the Year for its EcoStruxure IT Expert solution.
Huge strides for Kiwi tech star Vend as it looks to take US by storm
Thu, 30th May 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Vend is hiring 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland as the Kiwi retail management software company enjoys rapid growth.
Ricoh debuts new intelligent devices
Thu, 30th May 2019
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printing
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intelligent systems
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workplace
Ricoh Australia has unveiled its new series of Intelligent Devices, as the company looks to help meet the changing needs of the digital workplace.
New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital transformation
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martech
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digital marketing
Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.
Tech recruitment firm Talent takes home coveted award
Tue, 28th May 2019
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seek
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recruitment
Tech recruitment specialist Talent has been honoured at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, recognised for its significant contributions to New Zealand's tech sector.
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Tue, 28th May 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.
Blockchain: New Zealand needs to get up to speed
Fri, 24th May 2019
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blockchain
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government
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the blockchain.nz
BlockchainNZ calls on New Zealand Government to develop a strategy to keep up with other countries in blockchain technology.
Mobility and digitalization fuelling Next Generation data storage
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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storage
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digitisation
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mobility
Global Next Generation Data Storage Market size is expected to reach $106.3 billion by 2024, according to a new report by KBV Research.
Data center growth sees new leader for Vertiv Singapore
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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hyperscale
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iot
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cloud services
Singapore is witnessing unprecedented growth in data center and colocation industries, fueled by the rapid pace of digital technology.
Who's watching you?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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vpns
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data privacy
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facebook
With privacy an increasing concern amongst the public, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold.
Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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uc
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fibre
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telco
The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.