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 282
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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detachable
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analyst report
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research director
Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
Hybrid IT, cloud and DRaaS to dominate enterprise in 2017
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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dr
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Organisations across Australia and New Zealand are adopting new technologies to improve daily business operations, driven by digital transformation.
Data and analytics: Too difficult to understand?
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data and analytics can derive significant value for some organisations, however, the concept may be too difficult for some to grasp.
Google recommends Xero to business customers
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Xero joins Google's Recommended for G Suite programme, highlighting its ease of use and integration with 500+ business apps.
IN PICS: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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ingram micro
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distributors
The event is so far proving a hit, with attendees keen to check out the wide variety speakers and numerous exhibitors on display on the show floor.
Ingram Micro Showcase 2016: Dell EMC talks vision, partners and being customer obsessed
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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iaas
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ingram micro
Dell NZ's general manager at Ingram Micro Showcase: What does the new company look like, and what does it mean for the channel?.
Cloud, innovation and change: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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ingram micro
The Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off in Auckland, with a packed agenda of speakers, sessions and networking events. Stay tuned for live updates.
Aussie organisations unknowingly contributing to cyber security skills shortage
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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aisa
Aussie firms are inadvertently fuelling a cyber security skills crunch by not adequately investing in and recognising the need for expertise.
Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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auckland university
Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.
SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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smb
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it spending
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analyst report
According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.
Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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emergency services
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paging
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spark
The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.
Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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online shopping
Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.
Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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asa
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2degrees
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vodafone
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.
More of NZ's digital content to become freely available
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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digitalnz
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national library of new zealand
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dia
Kiwis gain free access to a treasure trove of digital content through the pioneering open-source tool, Supplejack, in a national collaborative effort.
Need for eco-friendly data center cooling solutions driving market, APAC set for fast growth
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The global data center liquid cooling market is set to grow by 29% due to increasing demand for eco-friendly cooling solutions, says report.
Singapore: An 'untapped' opportunity for cloud providers
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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iaas
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cloud services
Cloud service adoption in Singapore is relatively low, highlighting the need for providers to simplify their benefits to businesses.
Conservative Party applauds Israel’s porn block
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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government
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pornography
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censorship
Conservative Party heralds Israel's new measure blocking porn as a 'common sense' solution for societal issues.
IBM’s MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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ibm
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nztech
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unitec
IBM's managing director Rob Lee steps down from NZTech board, to be replaced by Eva Sherwood and Tom Chignell.