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 303
Are AWS, IBM and Microsoft pushing carrier cloud providers out of the market?
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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public cloud
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iaas
Carrier cloud providers forced to re-evaluate public cloud strategies due to their struggle to gain market share against pure plays and incumbents.
Schneider Electric signs on new distie in PNG
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Remington Group becomes APC by Schneider Electric distributor in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands for IT growth in various sectors.
Norton tackles hackers using Wi-Fi
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton unveils a new app to secure personal data on risky public Wi-Fi, as their report reveals user confusion aids hackers.
Insight into the world of an IT security analyst
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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absolute it
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banking
Cyber security is one of the biggest threats to businesses worldwide, with a growing demand for IT security specialists.
Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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supply chain
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payment technologies
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mobility
Retailers must embrace mobility and dedicated mobile devices in order to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers, says Wavelink.
APAC businesses gearing up for major push towards a digital future
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
By the end of 2017, 60% of the APAC top 1,000 (A1000) enterprises will have digital transformation (DX) at the centre of their corporate strategy.
In pics: Inside Auckland's AWS Summit
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The AWS Global Summit aims to educate new customers about AWS platform and offer existing customers technical content to be more successful with AWS.
ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Cisco expands cloud security portfolio with $293 million buy out of CloudLock
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cloud security
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iaas
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casb
Cisco is set to acquire cloud security provider CloudLock for $293m, in a move to enhance its security portfolio.
Finalists for NZ's Excellence in IT Awards named
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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iitp
The awards are a sector-wide event that recognise the individuals and team show have excelled in the tech industry.
'Significant' vendor opportunity created by analytics-driven upheaval in IT
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than half of analytics software customers report significant impact on IT operations, representing significant vendor opportunity, survey finds.
Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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e-learning
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microsoft
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schools
Hapara on the Office 365 platform gives educators the tool they need to enable visibility, personalised learning & safety in this digital environment.
Vendors advised to 'prepare' for subdued TIS market
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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ericsson
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alcatel-lucent
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tbr
TIS vendors face challenging times as market slumps, with China slowdown impacting revenues and driving the need for strategic realignment.
New Slideshow feature for Facebook photos
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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ios
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apple
Facebook introduces new Slideshow feature allowing users to create personalised photo and video slideshows with music.
Tech focus with Teacher-led Innovation Fund
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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edutech
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government
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best practice
Hutt Valley MP champions a £300k tech education boost for local schools, fuelling Hutt's transformation into 'Technology Valley'.
Ultrafast Fibre completes 50,000th UFB connection, targets Kiwi business
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Ultrafast Fibre celebrates 50,000th connection to its UFB network, with CEO William Hamilton saying this reflects the company's strength as a trusted provider.
Further funding for NZ schools
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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partners
Otago and Southland are the latest regions to benefit from funding for school property, with the Government announcing $37 million will be invested.
Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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labour party
Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
NZ's IntegrationWorks lands in Melbourne, eyes Aussie expansion
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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integrationworks
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banking
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devs
NZ tech consultancy IntegrationWorks debuts in Melbourne, bolstering Aussie banking and finance with cutting-edge digital solutions.
UC firm Fuze expands into Asia Pacific with three new data centers
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Fuze expands in APAC with three new data centers and a Sydney office, as it aims to dominate the UCaaS market.