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 351
Microsoft exec jumps ship to AWS
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
Former Microsoft exec Lee Hickin has left the company to join AWS, where he will lead the IoT business in the Asia Pacific region.
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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government
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dia
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passports
Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.
Data center security market taking off, set to reach $15 billion
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Amid rising cyber threats, the data center security market is poised to hit a robust $15 billion by 2024, Heka Reports says.
Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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devices
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cloud services
Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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callaghan innovation
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startups
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founders
Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.
Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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devices
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healthtech
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mobility
Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.
Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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devices
Improving business efficiencies has come on top as the paramount goal for Kiwi small businesses according to a Xero report.
Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Kiwi businesses' cyber security risk profile is being affected by their reliance on basic penetration tests, says a new report.
Facebook’s Workplace officially open for business
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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facebook
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social media
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workplace
Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.
Infinidat eyes ANZ play with NEXTDC partnership
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
Infinidat partners with NEXTDC for expansion into Australia and New Zealand. Storage-as-a-service platform to be launched in October.
Adobe launches new features for Photoshop fanatics
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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martech
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adobe
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photoshop
Adobe enhances Photoshop Elements with new AI-driven features, making photo and video editing easier and more intuitive for creators.
Decline in router spend thanks to Australia’s 4G rollout
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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uc
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4g technology
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router
Declining router spend in Australia blamed on completion of 4G rollout, says IDC. Revenue in Q2 2016 dropped 31% YoY due to decreased service provider spend.
Google’s new devices: Don’t be fooled
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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devices
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google
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ovum
Google’s new devices boast sleek designs and tempting prices, but analyst Ovum warns they are a strategy to push Google Assistant, not a hardware play.
Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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devices
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pc market
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analyst report
Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.
Where exactly is all the AWS Cloud infrastructure?
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The AWS Cloud operates 35 ‘Availability Zones’ - within 13 geographic 'Regions' around the world. We take a look at where these are.
Disruptive tech creating flexible working environments
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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fronde
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mobility
Flexible work models and collaboration are key to attracting and retaining talent, says Fronde Australia MD Don McLean.
StorageCraft: Partners play a ‘critical role’ in rapidly changing backup and recovery scene
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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storagecraft
StorageCraft launches new global partner program as industry undergoes 'rapid' change that requires the channel to keep up with technical advances.
Taking advantage of future tech: The channel has work to do
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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iot
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comptia
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industrial
UK channel firms need to build up their expertise in emerging technologies as customer interest increases, according to a study by CompTIA.
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.