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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.

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2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT

Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.
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Dimension Data headed for new heights in Lambton Quay

Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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dimension data
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retail
Dimension Data targets innovation surge with a strategic move to Lambton Quay, Wellington in March, setting a new tech-savvy standard.
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Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.
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New hub to boost Māori innovation

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
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Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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resellers
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sourcefire
Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.
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IT's latest buzzword: Analytics of Things?

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Teradata says the Analytics of Things is key for IoT devices to generate value. Data must be analysed to be useful.
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Cylance expands international footprint, chases Asian expansion

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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ai security
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ai
The AI cyber security firm adds expert trio to line up and signs on three new resellers as it looks to further expand its international operations.
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Nimble Storage and Lenovo form data center super group

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Nimble Storage joins forces with Lenovo to revamp data centres, promising a new era of efficiency and predictive analytics-led infrastructure.
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Civilisation infrastructure IT's most important accomplishment, says Gartner

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
Gartner hails 'civilisation infrastructure' as IT's pinnacle, poised to transform society's fabric and business ecosystems in the next decade.
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Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
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No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.
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The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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vpns
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wireless networks
In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
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Transformations hurting data center profits

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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tbr
Server, storage and networking hardware profits are slipping, in the wake of a 'steady creep' of virtualisation across data centers.
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Digital leaders paving the way to success, study finds

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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csc
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economist intelligence unit
Organisations that don't embrace digital technologies are missing out on greater performance, says new study. @EIU_News @CSC.
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Troubleshooting wireless interference can be a nightmare for businesses

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Troubleshooting wireless interference is a challenge for many companies, but having the right tools can make all the difference, according to NETSCOUT.
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Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.
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Govt extends free UFB connections

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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uc
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chorus
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crown fibre holdings
UK Government extends agreement with Chorus for free residential connections to the Ultra-Fast Broadband network.
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'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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samsung
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air new zealand
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samsung note
Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.
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NZ telco industry 'world class' despite increasing levels of complaints

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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uc
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tcf
Complaints about the New Zealand telecommunications industry are rising, but it still provides top-notch service, says the NZ Telecommunications Forum.
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HPE and Memory-Driven Computing: Has the future arrived?

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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iot
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ai
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hpe
HPE's Memory-Driven Computing could revolutionise data handling, promising a vast leap in performance and efficiency.