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 177
Australia 13th largest user of open source in the world
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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data science
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app development
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apm
GitHub ranks Australia 13th in global open source usage, with Asia's coding community growth surging.
Worldwide spending on security products and services set to reach $151.2 billion in 2023
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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it spending
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spending
Global spending on security products and services is predicted to hit $151.2bn by 2023, growing by 57% since 2018, according to a report by PreciseSecurity.com.
New CPO for Snow Software
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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snow software
Sanjay Castelino appointed Snow Software's new chief product officer, set to drive product strategy.
Cybera teams up with Apex for DX in retail
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybera
Cybera has partnered with Apex Supply Chain Technologies to streamline digital transformation in retail, restaurants, and foodservice industries.
Cohesity nabs Veritas exec for chief revenue role
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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recruitment
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veritas
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cohesity
Michael Cremen appointed chief revenue officer for data management company Cohesity, bringing 25 years of experience in the industry.
Make the most of your data or risk your market status, organisations told
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
GlobalData warns: Firms ignoring data insights risk losing market edge to data-smart rivals.
Vodafone and BNZ team up to boost tech for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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bnz
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vodafone
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sme
Bank of New Zealand and Vodafone New Zealand join forces to launch a business accelerator programme for Kiwi startups.
Staff crucial to digital transformation execution, report says
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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cios
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digital transaction management
Few companies are at the cutting edge of digital transformation, according to a report by tech services firm Globant.
Industry vet takes up CMO role at Veeam
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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virtualisation
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multi-cloud
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recruitment
Veeam appoints industry veteran Jim Kruger as chief marketing officer to lead the company's growth in cloud data management.
Forrester: 2020 the year of adaptability
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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ai
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it automation
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cios
VValues-based consumers, recessionary fears, and global sociopolitical uncertainty will make 2020 the year of adaptability.
Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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cios
Cyber breaches rise despite higher spend on security, finds ServiceNow report.
Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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connecting up
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techsoup new zealand
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not for profit
Charities lag in digital prowess, finds sector report.
Gartner: CIOs need to start delivering on digital
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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gartner
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cios
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globalisation
CEOs fear 'digital dithering' amid reglobalisation and slowdown, Gartner advises CIOs to adapt.
Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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apps
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university of canterbury
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voice
Kiwi startup Vxt turns voicemail into text, curbing inbox angst for users with smart app.
Gartner: Top digital experience trends for 2020
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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contact centre
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surveillance
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biometrics
Gartner predicts that facial recognition payments, interfaceless machines, and a UX research renaissance will be top digital experience trends in 2020.
NZ missing out on billions due to lack of women investors
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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dei
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gender diversity
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sharesies
NZ investment gender gap could cost billions, says Sharesies.
Australian banking and securities IT spend to reach $18.5 billion
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Australian banking and securities IT spending is set to grow 5.2% in 2020, driven by investments in BI, analytics, and RPA, says Gartner.
Macquarie named NSW Government telecoms supplier
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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government
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telco
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australian government
Macquarie Government has been chosen by the New South Wales Government as an approved supplier of telecommunications services.
Securing IoT top priority for enterprises, research says
Sat, 26th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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iot
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abi research
Securing IoT devices is a crucial goal for enterprises, says ABI Research, as the number of connected devices is projected to reach 44 billion by 2023.
Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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video
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
Rugby fever sees 5,500 Kiwis boost Japan roaming on Vodafone network.
Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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travel
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business travel
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american express
More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.
2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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telstra
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optus
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2degrees
A new report for data company Tutela has revealed 2degrees provides its users with the best mobile experience, while in Australia, Telstra leads the pack.
Attacks on IoT devices booming, research finds
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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ddos
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iot
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cios
Cyberattacks on Internet of Things devices have surged, with 105 million attacks detected in H1 2019, according to Kaspersky.
Social commerce growing in South East Asia markets
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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online shopping
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hootsuite
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social media
SE Asia marketers embrace social commerce, yet integration lags, states Econsultancy report.