About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 167
IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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remote working
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it departments
IT teams halve incident fix times amidst COVID-19 spike in digital demand.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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contact centre
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martech
GlobalData stresses the need for robust contact centres amidst COVID-19 business strife.
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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dark web
Check Point exposes 'double extortion' ransomware; hackers now steal data before encrypting, upping the ante.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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fake news
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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opinion compare
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retailers
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
New Relic appoints Qlik alum to regional VP role for ANZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Sharryn Napier has been named as the new regional vice president for New Relic's Australian and New Zealand division.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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cio
Economic woes aside, 38% of firms press on with urgent IT revamps for remote work & security.
Cohesity announces $250 million funding, doubles valuation to US$2.5 billion
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hpe
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softbank
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cisco
Cohesity has raised $250m in Series E funding, increasing its valuation to $2.5bn, more than double from its Series D round two years ago.
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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contact centre
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recruitment
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seek
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Quantum names new Global Channel Chief
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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quantum computing
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recruitment
James Mundle appointed as Quantum's new global channel chief as the company expands its leadership in storing video and unstructured data.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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remote working
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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telco
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2degrees
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covid-19
2degrees set to axe 120 jobs amid COVID-19 upheavals.
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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spending
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idc
2020 tech spend may dip, yet COVID-19 sparks cloud, AI, IoT investment boost, says IDC.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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voip
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microsoft
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
New state manager for Fujitsu Western Australia and Northern Territory
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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fujitsu
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recruitment
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job moves
Sandra Tuohy named Fujitsu's state manager for WA & NT, set to enhance customer outcomes.
Extreme Networks provides ANZ channel update
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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cloud services
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
Extreme Networks boosts partner aid amid COVID-19 with free training, extended levels, and finance help.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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apple
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network infrastructure
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technology gifts
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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wfh
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dlp
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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microsoft
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apple
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network infrastructure
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
LogRhythm expands leadership team with new CRO
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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siem
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recruitment
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logrhythm
Mitchell Rowe joins LogRhythm as new CRO, bringing over 20 years of sales leadership.
The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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government
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internetnz
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online resource
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.
No surprise: Vodafone calls and data usage up as week three of lockdown sets in
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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broadband
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video
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digital entertainment
Calls and data usage on the Vodafone network remain high, according to Vodafone NZ who has released its latest network report in week 3 of lockdown.
COVID-19: ChristchurchNZ announces $200,000 business support subsidy
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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christchurch
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smb
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covid-19
The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.
COVID-19: Telco cloud revenue from 5G to drop by 25%
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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telco
COVID-19 derails telco 5G growth, with a £2-3bn investment shortfall forecasted by ABI Research.