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 179
Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
servicenow
#
patching
Cyber breaches rise despite higher spend on security, finds ServiceNow report.
Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
#
connecting up
#
techsoup new zealand
#
not for profit
Charities lag in digital prowess, finds sector report.
Gartner: CIOs need to start delivering on digital
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
#
gartner
#
globalisation
#
ndi
CEOs fear 'digital dithering' amid reglobalisation and slowdown, Gartner advises CIOs to adapt.
Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
#
apps
#
university of canterbury
#
voice
Kiwi startup Vxt turns voicemail into text, curbing inbox angst for users with smart app.
Gartner: Top digital experience trends for 2020
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
#
contact centre
#
surveillance
#
biometrics
Gartner predicts that facial recognition payments, interfaceless machines, and a UX research renaissance will be top digital experience trends in 2020.
NZ missing out on billions due to lack of women investors
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
#
dei
#
gender diversity
#
sharesies
NZ investment gender gap could cost billions, says Sharesies.
Australian banking and securities IT spend to reach $18.5 billion
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
#
bi
#
big data
#
data analytics
Australian banking and securities IT spending is set to grow 5.2% in 2020, driven by investments in BI, analytics, and RPA, says Gartner.
Macquarie named NSW Government telecoms supplier
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
#
government
#
telco
#
australian government
Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.
Securing IoT top priority for enterprises, research says
Sat, 26th Oct 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
iot
#
abi research
Securing IoT devices is a crucial goal for enterprises, says ABI Research, as the number of connected devices is projected to reach 44 billion by 2023.
Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
#
video
#
smartphones
#
digital entertainment
Rugby fever sees 5,500 Kiwis boost Japan roaming on Vodafone network.
Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
#
travel
#
business travel
#
american express
More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.
2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
#
telstra
#
optus
#
2degrees
A new report for data company Tutela has revealed 2degrees provides its users with the best mobile experience, while in Australia, Telstra leads the pack.
Attacks on IoT devices booming, research finds
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
#
ddos
#
iot
#
kaspersky
Cyberattacks on Internet of Things devices have surged, with 105 million attacks detected in H1 2019, according to Kaspersky.
Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
#
online shopping
#
hootsuite
#
social media
SE Asia marketers embrace social commerce, yet integration lags, states Econsultancy report.
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
#
ml
#
ai
#
online shopping
AI in retail climbs, yet hyper-personalisation lags – Lucidworks study.
One million users for ANZ mobile banking app
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
#
smartphones
#
apple
#
martech
ANZ goMoney app hits 1 million users, revolutionising mobile banking since 2011.
AI to benefit New Zealand healthcare system
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
#
martech
#
chatbots
#
contact centre
AI could save the New Zealand health system over $700m per year by 2026, according to the AI Forum of New Zealand.
Education prime target for cyber attacks, report finds
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
#
malware
#
cybersecurity
#
malwarebytes
Educational institutions worldwide continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks due to limited budgets and resources, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
telco
Landline phone usage in Australia is declining rapidly, with just 56% of Australians owning one, according to Finder.
Wakeup call: NZ and Aussie SMBs rate highest globally in ransomware attacks
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
managed services
Kiwi and Aussie SMBs hit hardest by ransomware, says Datto's global report.
Spark New Zealand shakes up leadership squad
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
#
cfo
#
recruitment
#
spark
Stefan Knight named Spark NZ's new CFO, succeeding David Chalmers on 1 Mar.
Major security, privacy and ethical blindspots in AI development
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
#
ai security
#
ml
#
ai
Security, privacy and ethics are low-priority issues for developers when modelling their machine learning solutions.
Buy Now Pay Later users ditching their credit cards
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
#
bnpl
#
online shopping
#
ecommerce
Almost 50% of Australian Buy Now Pay Later users have cancelled or stopped using their credit cards, according to new research by Mozo.com.au.
NTT adds new face to executive lineup
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
#
recruitment
#
ntt communications
#
ntt
Cocks will be responsible for leading its go-to-market practices, sales operations and partner relationships across the globe.