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 308
'Industry vision' required for digital business success
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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3d printing
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analyst report
Enterprises are being advised to create an industry vision for digital business to ensure success in the digital era, according to Gartner.
Major service failures on the way
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk will lead to 60% of digital businesses suffering major service failures.
More government investment in Auckland schools
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.
HPE and EMC dominate declining enterprise storage market
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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storage
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emc
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enterprise storage
Global enterprise storage revenue declines in Q1 2016, with IDC reporting a 7% drop year over year. HPE and EMC lead the market.
Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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trade
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tourism
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partners
Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.
Best product doesn't always win, says Gartner
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Gartner reveals surpassing products isn't key; customer experience takes spotlight in TSP CEOs' strategy for growth.
Network blind spots and what you should do about them
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Organisations must address network blind spots to avoid outages, security threats, and compliance issues, warns Ixia.
Global server revenue declined despite increase in shipments
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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ibm
Low level shipment growth occurred in 1Q16, despite a decline in revenue, with Asia Pacific the only region not to record a decline.
Agility critical for campaign success, says expert
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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martech
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marketing
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teradata
Businesses urged to embrace agile marketing strategies to deliver real-time experiences to customers. #marketingstrategy #agilemarketing.
In pics: Inside HP's new mobility range
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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hp
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mobility
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managing director
HP NZ presented its new range of products targeted at mobile workforces in an intimate showcase in Auckland yesterday. We've got the inside looks.
SOLD: SolarWinds acquires LOGICnow
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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solarwinds
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managed services
IT management software provider SolarWinds has completed its acquisition of LOGICnow, positioning itself as a global MSP solutions leader.
Free Wi-Fi comes to Queenstown
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Free Wi-Fi hotspots have been introduced in downtown Queenstown, making it easier for tourists and locals to stay connected.
Adobe shines in Forrester's enterprise marketing reports
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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martech
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adobe
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analyst report
Adobe hailed as leader in Forrester's enterprise marketing suite, setting a benchmark in experience-led customer engagement.
Endace targets DDOS-backed security breaches
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It's essential to ensure network monitoring infrastructure can record without loss, even under the of loads you would experience during a DDOS attack.
Managed Print Services growth contributing to HCP shipments
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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hp
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printing
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epson
Despite a 10.6% decline in global HCP shipments, managed print services contracts grow, boosting unit distribution figures.
Health reasons force NEC NZ managing director departure
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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ict
NEC New Zealand's MD, Leonard Dench, has resigned due to health issues. Tetsuro Akagi will act as MD until a replacement is found in July.
Sex, drugs and cybercrime - what are we doing about it?
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cyberbullying
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pornography
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sexting
Experts sound the alarm on online child safety, calling for immediate action to address the sinister realities facing teens on the web.
Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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recruitment
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mobility
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reffind
Experts urge firms to adopt mobile-first strategies for employee referrals, enhancing recruitment speed and quality.
APAC to lead global $194.5 billion VoIP services market
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The global VoIP services market is set to reach $194.5bn by 2024, up from $85.9bn last year, Persistence Market Research predicts.
Govt appoints NetSafe to lead cyber bullying prevention
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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government
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Internet safety watchdog NetSafe has been selected by the Govt to help reduce harmful digital communications in an official Approved Agency role.