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 281
2017: Trends and predictions for education technology
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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technology in schools
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yescourse
Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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retailers
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
CA Technologies adds new face to APJ executive line up
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
CA Technologies welcomes Ken Martin to its APJ team as VP of Solution Sales, Agile Central. Martin brings experience from Intelligent Pathways, HP, and Compaq.
Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.
BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
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byod
Unmanaged BYOD policies risk data breaches, IT disruption, and hefty fines, warns NETSCOUT, stressing proactive management and technology use.
Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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fintech
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martech
Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.
N4L's Managed Network rollout complete
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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n4l
The Network for Learning Managed Network rollout in New Zealand is complete, providing schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet.
Tech innovators stepping up for Fieldays
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
The 2017 Fieldays Innovation Awards showcase emerging products and technology that will lead change in the rural sector.
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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ddos
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drones
Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.
Nlyte enhances its data center management software
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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dcim
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nlyte software
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data center management
Nlyte Software unveils enhancements to its Data Center Infrastructure Management suite, Nlyte 8, to improve data center processes.
Fresh wave of scammers posing as Microsoft employees
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft and Netsafe have issued a fresh warning about scammers posing as Microsoft representatives and targeting internet users in New Zealand.
Global visual analytics a five billion dollar industry, APAC set for fast growth
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
APAC is predicted to be the fastest growing region in the global visual analytics market, set to surpass $5 billion by 2020.
NZ school bomb scare: No real threat, overseas calls
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New Zealand Police confirm bomb threats made to schools were from overseas and pose no actual threat. Evacuations were precautionary.
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.
Govt gives further $1m for wireless technology in schools
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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government
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technology in schools
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wsnup
Government increases funding for Wireless School Network Upgrade Project to retrofit wireless technology at 34 state-integrated schools.
Memory-driven computing: Has HPE nailed it?
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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hpe
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memory
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retailers
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has successfully demonstrated memory-driven computing architecture, a world first. HPE plans to commercialise the technology.
ioFABRIC eyes up APAC, signs first Australian distie
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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storage
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virtualisation
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it automation
ACA Pacific becomes first distributor for ioFABRIC's storage virtualisation technology, enabling high-performance storage without hardware upgrades.
IBM ups its disaster recovery play with Sanovi acquisition
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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dr
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public cloud
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cloud services
IBM's buyout of Sanovi beefs up its disaster recovery services, promising streamlined resilience amidst rising cyber risks.
IN PICS: More of Ingram Micro’s New Zealand Showcase
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ingram micro
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distributors
This year’s Ingram Micro New Zealand Showcase proved a hit as the industry headed to Auckland’s Sky City Convention Centre.
Coming soon: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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reviews
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film review
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technology gifts
'Office Christmas Party' film, brimming with A-listers, hits theatres Dec 8 to add sparkle to your festive work do planning.