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 210
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
Employer micromanagement during pandemic harming relationships - study
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.
5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The cloud-native nature of 5G networks will disrupt the cybersecurity industry, presenting a $9bn market opportunity by 2025, says ABI Research.
PwC New Zealand enters alliance with analytic process automation firm Alteryx
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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data science
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partner programmes
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pwc
PwC New Zealand and Alteryx team up to accelerate digital transformation for New Zealand customers. #automation #analytics.
Lenovo debuts enhanced SaaS tool for smarter PC fleet management
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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saas
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fleet management
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lenovo
With this move, the company extends its commitment to and footprint in the Digital Experience Monitoring space.
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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2degrees
Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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supply chain
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
Remote working is here to stay, but do business leaders trust employees?
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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logmein
New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.
MSPs see Microsoft Office 365 business growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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managed services
Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.
Cloud applications main focus for post-pandemic investment - Frost & Sullivan
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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covid-19
COVID-19 challenges are the top priority for businesses in 2021, followed by improving customer experience and operational efficiencies, says study.
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.
Three quarters of employees feel worse a year into remote working - study
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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egress software
Remote workers are still facing challenges with distractions and stress after a year of working from home, according to a new study by Egress.
Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.
Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.
Double-digit growth ahead for smart home devices as consumers embrace home automation
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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smart home
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spending
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analyst report
Smart home device shipments reached 801.5 million in 2020, set to reach 1.4 billion by 2025, says a study by the International Data Corporation.
RedEye continues expansion with Certus Digital reseller partnership
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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red eye
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certus solutions
RedEye announces reseller partnership with IBM Maximo provider Certus Digital for integrated asset management solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
Resellers must prepare customers as hybrid working sticks around
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
The traditional office is set for a comeback, says Konftel, but rapid transformation is needed for safe working conditions.
Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Top trends in security and risk management include cybersecurity mesh, identity-first security, and remote work support, says Gartner.
90% of workers require more IT support when remote working
Sat, 27th Mar 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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it department
The role of the IT department is becoming increasingly important, with new research finding 90% of workers needing more IT support when working from home.
Tech companies need better financial controls to overcome growing revenue challenges
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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financial systems
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financial results
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modernisation
High tech companies face revenue challenges and rely on spreadsheets for revenue management, according to new research by Model N.