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 348
Vendors upping their recruitment game to stay ahead in the DX arms race
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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it automation
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tbr
IT services vendors are hiring staff with multidisciplinary skills to support hybrid IT environments, says TBR report.
Device vendors gear up for the Singles’ Day sales event in China
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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devices
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Chinese vendors are preparing for the popular Singles' Day event, often referred to as the Black Friday of the west.
CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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comptia
CompTIA celebrates growth in Australia and NZ, with 410 premier members and over 1400 registered users in just over a year.
Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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facebook
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cyberbullying
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online safety
Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.
Security in the data center: Trust remains low
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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document management
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ecm
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hyperscale
Concerns over the security of data stored in the cloud are increasing, according to the second annual SANS Institute Cloud Security Survey.
Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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airbnb
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bias
Airbnb is enforcing a new agreement to combat racism, with users not accepting the new standards no longer able to host or book on the site.
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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devices
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productivity
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crucial
Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.
Spectrum NZ signs new reseller agreement with CA Technologies
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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saas
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ca technologies
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spectrum
The deal sees Spectrum become the first organisation in New Zealand to offer CA Test Data Manager to its customers in a SaaS format.
Hawke’s Bay to host first-ever National Māori ICT Hui
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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māori
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digital māori forum
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data sovereignty
National Māori ICT Hui announced for November, tackling ICT issues and aiming to bring more Māori into the industry.
The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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samsung
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samsung note
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analyst report
Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.
Cyber security a company-wide issue
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.
Xiaomi and Lenovo climb in India’s smart phone market as local players falter
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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devices
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lenovo
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xiaomi
There is ongoing portfolio consolidation as local players change their product strategies, emphasising 4G-enabled models that are becoming mainstream.
Are Chinese vendors saving the global smartphone market?
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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devices
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apple
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samsung
Chinese vendors propel global smartphone market to 6% growth in second straight quarter, countering declines by giants Samsung and Apple, says Canalys.
New survey ‘disappointing’ for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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wearables
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devices
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apple
Apple and Samsung remain on top, while LG, Panasonic, Sony and The Warehouse's Veon proving popular with Kiwi consumers.
How to avoid costly cloud migration stalls
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Organisations must plan and execute cloud migration strategies carefully to avoid stalling at the 20% completion mark, according to Fronde.
Smart machines: Full autonomy may not be possible or desirable
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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smart machines
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ml
Gartner urges cautious integration of smart machines, stressing the importance of human oversight in autonomous systems.
Cyber insurance in Australia set to rise in the wake of increasing attacks
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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symantec
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cyber attacks
Spike in cyberattacks prompts 19% of Aussie SMBs to consider cyber insurance, as costs of breaches soar, Norton reports.
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.
Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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colocation
Hybrid IT is the predominant infrastructure model in Asia Pacific, with 73% of organizations aware of the deployment model, says CenturyLink.
Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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devices
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.