About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 286
Vendors upping their recruitment game to stay ahead in the DX arms race
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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it automation
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tbr
IT services vendors are hiring staff with multidisciplinary skills to support hybrid IT environments, says TBR report.
CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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comptia
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stem
CompTIA celebrates growth in Australia and NZ, with 410 premier members and over 1400 registered users in just over a year.
Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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facebook
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cyberbullying
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online safety
Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.
Security in the data center: Trust remains low
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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document management
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ecm
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hyperscale
Concerns over the security of data stored in the cloud are increasing, according to the second annual SANS Institute Cloud Security Survey.
Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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airbnb
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bias
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travel
Airbnb is enforcing a new agreement to combat racism, with users not accepting the new standards no longer able to host or book on the site.
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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productivity
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crucial
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ram
Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.
Spectrum NZ signs new reseller agreement with CA Technologies
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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saas
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ca technologies
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spectrum
The deal sees Spectrum become the first organisation in New Zealand to offer CA Test Data Manager to its customers in a SaaS format.
Hawke's Bay to host first-ever National Māori ICT Hui
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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māori
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digital māori forum
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data sovereignty
National Māori ICT Hui announced for November, tackling ICT issues and aiming to bring more Māori into the industry.
The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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wearables
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samsung
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samsung note
Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.
Cyber security a company-wide issue
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.
Are Chinese vendors saving the global smartphone market?
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
Chinese vendors propel global smartphone market to 6% growth in second straight quarter, countering declines by giants Samsung and Apple, says Canalys.
New survey 'disappointing' for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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apple
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samsung
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fitbit
Apple and Samsung remain on top, while LG, Panasonic, Sony and The Warehouse's Veon proving popular with Kiwi consumers.
How to avoid costly cloud migration stalls
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Organisations must plan and execute cloud migration strategies carefully to avoid stalling at the 20% completion mark, according to Fronde.
Smart machines: Full autonomy may not be possible or desirable
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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smart machines
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ml
Gartner urges cautious integration of smart machines, stressing the importance of human oversight in autonomous systems.
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.
Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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colocation
Hybrid IT is the predominant infrastructure model in Asia Pacific, with 73% of organizations aware of the deployment model, says CenturyLink.
Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ixia
The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.
Opportunities abound for evolving channel, Canalys CEO says
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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analyst report
Canalys president and CEO, Steve Brazier, addresses the changes in the technology industry at the Canalys Channel Forum 2016 in Macau.
Canalys Channels Forum Day 1: The channel is changing
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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disruption
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innovix
The APAC Canalys Channels Forum begins in Macau, focusing on the challenges and changes in the digital transformation of industries.
Nutanix inks Flight Centre NZ contract
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Nutanix partners with Flight Centre New Zealand to implement its Enterprise Cloud Platform, shrinking data center footprint by 80%.