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 299
Endace signs on as Cisco's newest solution partner
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Network monitoring firm Endace has joined Cisco's Solution Partner Program to deliver integrated solutions to joint customers.
Green data centers: Good for the planet, good for the market
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Increased use of big data analytics drives global data center market, set to grow by 11% between 2016-2020, says Technavio.
BlackBerry offers secure apps via Microsoft's Azure Cloud
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
BlackBerry's Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform can now be installed through Microsoft Azure to mobilise business apps.
Vodafone unveils high-tech 'workplace of the future'
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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retail
Vodafone has officially opened its new Christchurch-based South Island headquarters - the 'most technologically advanced office workplace in NZ'.
High levels of cyber attacks driving privileged identity management sector
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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pam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Increasing cyber attacks are driving demand for global privileged identity management, with the market predicted to grow by 20% by 2020.
'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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social media
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support
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linkedin
The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.
Ingram Micro snaps up Cisco APAC Security distie of the year
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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cisco
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro named Security Distributor of the Year for Cisco in Asia Pacific, recognised for revenue performance and support services.
Cloudera Enterprise inks international IMS Health contract
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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healthtech
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hadoop
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cloudera
Global information and technology services firm IMS Health as selected Cloudera to support its Big Data Factory for life sciences and healthcare.
Digital disruption on its way to the ANZ banking sector
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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digital disruption
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banking
Australian and New Zealand banks must embrace digital disruption to stay relevant for millennials, says Qualtrics MD.
Data analytics the key to overcoming business uncertainty
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Increasing stakeholder demands, regulatory changes, and disruptive competitors are putting businesses at greater risk, according to Teradata.
Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.
Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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technology gifts
Apple releases Q3 results: revenue falls for second straight quarter, along with sales of iPhone. Quarterly profit down 27%.
Limited number of vendors in hosted private cloud presents opportunity
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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private cloud
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paas
Competition is heating up in the hosted private cloud market as vendors vie for the top spots, says research by Technology Business Research.
Not long now: Cyber attacks to target local businesses
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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staples rodway
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retail
No matter the type of business you're in, security within IT systems is crucial to maintain your reputation and avoid any major information breaches.
Are Kiwis addicted to Facebook? New research says yes
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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facebook
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colmar brunton
Kiwis confess to Facebook fixation, with research showing it's their top social media habit, say Colmar Brunton.
Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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edutech
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hutt city council
Hutt City Council hails success of computing classes at Hutt City Libraries, with over 370 people attending in term 2.
Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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software asset management
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner reveals keys to slashing IT costs: streamline software setups, recycle licenses, and deploy SAM tools.
Pokémon craze hits NZ tourism: Pikachu goes bungy jumping
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pokemon go
NZ's tourism leaps as Pikachu bungy jumps! Queenstown bridge hosts a Pokémon spectacle, captivating fans and crew alike.
The hidden costs to enterprises behind manual expense processes
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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it automation
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concur
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expense management
Concur highlights the hidden costs of manual expense processes, urging firms to switch to automated solutions for better spend transparency and compliance.
Embrace analytics or get left behind, experts warn
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations must let the data tell the story, and not be prejudiced by any preconceptions of what might be causing the business issues in question.