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 297
Low smartphone penetration in APAC represents 'big opportunity' for vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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apple
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow this year despite Apple posting its first annual decline. APAC can expect 13% growth.
InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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surveillance
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government
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gcsb
Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.
Greenpeace calls out phone vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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e-waste & recycling
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technology gifts
Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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auckland university
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online harrassment
15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.
Spark hikes up salaries for employees
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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spark
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payroll
NZ's Spark boosts staff pay, embracing a higher wage economy, with some employees set to earn a minimum of $42,500 including benefits.
Hacking a risk to all businesses, no matter the size
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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schools
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content creation
Cyber security is vital for businesses of all sizes, warns Aura Information Security, after New Zealand schools were recently hacked.
New appointment for APAC business as WatchGuard accelerates channel momentum
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies hires Paul Sadler as new marketing manager for Asia Pacific, aiming to boost channel momentum.
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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physical security
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wireless networks
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byod
Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.
Vodafone and Unitec team up to fight cyber crime
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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cybersecurity
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unitec
Vodafone and Unitec partner to tackle rising cyber crime in New Zealand, establishing a joint cyber research facility and secondment programme.
Maori and Pacific youth targeted for ICT jobs
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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ict
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high tech youth network
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ceo
High Tech Youth aims to revolutionise NZ's tech scene by 2020 by harnessing Maori and Pacific youth potential in ICT jobs.
Blue Coat to the rescue: Symantec's declining revenue 'will end'
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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casb
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symantec
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blue coat
Symantec's eight-quarter revenue decline will stop in 3Q16, thanks to acquisition of Blue Coat, says TBR analyst.
The hidden issues of digital transformation
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
CSC warns organisations to be mindful of hidden challenges as they drive digital transformation in the industry.
Taking advantage of shadow IT to achieve digital transformation
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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casb
British firms urged to harness shadow IT, a covert digital revolution, to drive successful business transformation.
Who is leading the security-as-a-service market? Find out here
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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cisco
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panasonic
The top 5 vendors for the security-as-a-service space have been revealed, with analysts Technavio outlining who is best contributing to market growth.
ANZ channel businesses on the road to change
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
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social media
Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.
Xero to go offline as it continues move to AWS Cloud
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
Xero accounting software schedules downtime Sunday 21st as it shifts to AWS, promising less future outages and improved services.
Cisco, HPE and Dell vie for a bigger slice of the converged and hyperconverged pie
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
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cisco
The converged and hyperconverged infrastructure markets are hotly contested as vendors compete for a bigger piece of the pie.
Public cloud services spend set to double, reaching $195 billion
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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public cloud
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iaas
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cloud services
About 1/2 of new business software purchases will be service-enabled software, & cloud software will constitute more than a 1/4 of all software sold.
Making the most of cloud without the hefty price tag
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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cloud services
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centurylink
Organisations are seeking to lower the total cost of cloud ownership as cloud becomes more mainstream, according to CenturyLink.
Special Microsoft data and intelligence achievement for Empired
Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Empired's data platform achieves Microsoft certification, positioning the firm as a leader in data and intelligence in Australia and New Zealand.