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 211
New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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pwc
PwC New Zealand has signed a local agreement with Microsoft to bring the PwC Microsoft Global Alliance to New Zealand organisations.
'Zoom anxiety' major problem one year into pandemic
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Zoom anxiety grips remote workers as video calling takes its toll on mental health, with 73% affected in the past year, according to new research.
IT leaders prioritising automation, Zero Trust and API-based security investments
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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malware
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devops
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apm
Investments in automation, Zero Trust, and API-based security are key priorities for IT security leaders, according to FireMon research.
Hybrid working should not be business as usual - Microsoft study
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
A new report from Microsoft uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader must know as we enter a new era of work.
The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cartech
The trucks add to the Group's expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.
5G comes to the Mount as Vodafone starts rolling out next gen mobile tech in the Bay of Plenty
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Locals and businesses in parts of Tauranga can now connect to Vodafone 5G and the coverage footprint will soon expand.
Hackers offering forged “official” COVID-19 vaccination certificates and negative test results on dark net
Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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dark net
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dark web
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covid-19
There has been a 350% increase in the number of advertisements selling alleged COVID-19 vaccines within the last three months.
Those who master change define the future - Accenture report
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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supply chain
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accenture
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covid-19
A wave of companies are racing to reinvent themselves and use technology innovations to shape the new realities they face.
Almost a third of malware threats previously unknown - HP report
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
New report reveals that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to attackers using packers and obfuscation techniques.
Wavelink bolsters channel support with three new hires
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Wavelink bolsters its team in Australia and New Zealand with three new appointments to support vendors and partners in the region.
IDC: New Zealand PC market has strongest year ever in 2020
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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notebook
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pc shipments
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analyst report
Demand for education devices and switches to notebooks leads to strongest year of PC shipments in New Zealand, according to IDC research.
Claroty unveils FOCUS partner program
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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edutech
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iot
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iiot
The Claroty FOCUS Partner Program launch is the latest in a series of milestones the company achieved in the last few months.
Two thirds of APAC website traffic now mobile - study
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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cloud services
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websites
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technology gifts
Smartphones accounted for 72% of website traffic in Asia Pacific in 2020, but half of mobile users bounce after viewing just one page, says Contentsquare study.
Online gaming spikes as consumers seek social connection and entertainment
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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limelight
The desire to stay connected and entertained while stuck at home during the pandemic has driven online gaming popularity.
App modernisation and edge computing vital to adapt in COVID-19 era
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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edge computing
App modernisation and edge computing are crucial for businesses to adapt post-COVID, says F5's State of Application Strategy report.
Less than a quarter of digital transformation efforts in Asia Pacific are optimised - study
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Less than a quarter of digital transformation efforts in Asia Pacific are optimized, according to NTT's Global Managed Services Report.
2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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uc
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voip
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2talk
Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.
Kasada launches new defenses against bot attacks
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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bots
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kasada
Kasada has announced the general availability of its new V2 platform in a bid to address the increasing sophistication of bot attacks.
Smarter AI, composable analytics, XOps amongst top data and analytics trends for 2021
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Smarter AI, composable analytics and XOps are among the top data and analytics technology trends for 2021, according to Gartner.
Google Cloud, Automation Anywhere partnership to accelerate intelligent automation adoption
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Automation Anywhere and Google Cloud have partnered to accelerate intelligent automation adoption with global enterprises.