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 289
Facebook's Workplace officially open for business
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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facebook
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social media
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workplace
Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.
Infinidat eyes ANZ play with NEXTDC partnership
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
Infinidat partners with NEXTDC for expansion into Australia and New Zealand. Storage-as-a-service platform to be launched in October.
Adobe launches new features for Photoshop fanatics
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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martech
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adobe
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photoshop
Adobe enhances Photoshop Elements with new AI-driven features, making photo and video editing easier and more intuitive for creators.
Google's new devices: Don't be fooled
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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wearables
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google
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ovum
Google's new devices boast sleek designs and tempting prices, but analyst Ovum warns they are a strategy to push Google Assistant, not a hardware play.
Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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pc market
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.
Where exactly is all the AWS Cloud infrastructure?
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The AWS Cloud operates 35 'Availability Zones' - within 13 geographic 'Regions' around the world. We take a look at where these are.
Disruptive tech creating flexible working environments
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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fronde
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mobility
Flexible work models and collaboration are key to attracting and retaining talent, says Fronde Australia MD Don McLean.
StorageCraft: Partners play a 'critical role' in rapidly changing backup and recovery scene
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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storagecraft
StorageCraft launches new global partner program as industry undergoes 'rapid' change that requires the channel to keep up with technical advances.
Taking advantage of future tech: The channel has work to do
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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iot
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comptia
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industrial
UK channel firms need to build up their expertise in emerging technologies as customer interest increases, according to a study by CompTIA.
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.
New phishing weapon in Menlo's cyber security arsenal
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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malware
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data analytics
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martech
Menlo Security has expanded its Menlo Security Isolation Platform to include a new phishing prevention solution.
Kiwi organisations experimenting with IoT - Is there opportunity for vendors?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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iot
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The market is pivoting away from proof of concept projects to scalable IOTs deployments that incorporate cloud, analytics, and security capabilities.
Cyber security can unlock economic growth, according to experts
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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csc
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fortress
Digital businesses have distinct cyber security advantages over traditional businesses, making them less vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to CSC.
Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.
Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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cartech
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government
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nztech
Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
Lenovo evolves to captilise on data center market disruption
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Lenovo has an opportunity to expand its share of the data center market as customers look for alternate infrastructure options.
Slashed: Microsoft unveils Azure price cuts
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
As part of our continued commitment to deliver Azure to customers at the best possible prices, we're lowering prices on many of our most popular VMs.
Big Data investment is up, for how long?
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Big data investments rise but show signs of contracting, with fewer companies planning to invest in the next two years - Gartner survey.
Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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facebook
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social media
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online dating
Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.