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 276
Ruapehu free WiFi proving a hit
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Free WiFi provided by the Ruapehu District Council is a hit in Taumarunui, Ohakune, and Raetihi, with hundreds of daily users.
Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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software
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avaya
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restructure
While news on the future of Avaya has triggered speculation on the direction of the company, Avaya Australia & NZ assures it is business as usual.
Avaya files for bankruptcy, looks for a new path
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Networking giant Avaya seeks revival with Chapter 11 filing, aiming to slash debt and refocus business strategy.
From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Xero chairman Chris Liddell is stepping down to take on a role with US president-elect Donald Trump, causing concern amongst Xero customers.
Machine learning and AI to debut in SD-WAN this year
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Machine learning and AI will revolutionise networking in 2017, says Silver Peak CEO David Hughes. Managed SD-WAN services will also surge.
Promapp lands ADA software deal
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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promapp
Promapp signs partnership deal with Australian Defence Apparel to implement cloud-based business process management software.
IRD seeking local analytics provider following $25m content management deal
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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ecm
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martech
Inland Revenue signs deal with New Zealand's TEAM Asparona for new multi-million dollar knowledge management system.
Top vendors in the data center rack revealed
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
The global data center rack PDU market is expected to reach USD 1.93 billion by 2021, with the Americas dominating the sector.
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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edutech
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schools
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ncea
Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
Protect your data at all costs, if this latest scandal is anything to go by
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Showpo is suing Black Swallow for using its customer database, allegedly stolen by a former employee. Protect your data, warns head of BlackBerry Workspaces.
Automation strikes again: Data Science jobs at risk, is there opportunity for channel?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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data science
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it automation
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analyst report
Gartner predicts that over 40% of data science tasks will be automated by 2020, potentially putting data scientists out of a job.
Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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vpns
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encryption
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cryptocurrency
Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
New data sharing deal to give Kiwi exporters China trade advantage
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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customs
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trade
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exports
NZ exporters gain edge in China trade with advanced joint data-sharing scheme, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner.
Wavelink signs on new Australian distie
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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smartphones
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wavelink
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aniluin
Wavelink partners with Aniluin to distribute enterprise mobility management solutions and further tap into the Android solutions market in Australia.
Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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trade me
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auckland council
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recruitment
Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.
Aussie IT decision makers focusing on three priorities, survey finds
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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open source
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red hat
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analyst report
In a bid to navigate the 'age of the customer', Aussie IT chiefs spotlight cost, CX, and innovation as top priorities, says Forrester study.
Public datacenter spend to account for majority of $44 billion infrastructure spend
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Total spending on IT infrastructure products for deployment in cloud environments is set to increase by 18.2% in 2017.
Alibaba Cloud on a mission to boost Singapore’s smart computing and data-driven capabilities
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Alibaba Cloud partners with National University of Singapore and EZ-Link to boost smart computing capabilities in Singapore.
Skinny ups its broadband play
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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uc
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telco
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skinny
Skinny has made its move into the unlimited broadband world, as the company looks to cash in on Kiwi’ love for uncapped data.
Fitbit unveils redesigned personal training app
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
Fitbit launches redesign of its personal training app, Fitstar, offering tailored workouts and guidance to help users achieve their fitness goals.