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 287
2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.
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.
Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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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.
New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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kiwa digital
New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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tablets
Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.