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 180
Trend Micro named as leader in endpoint security
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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edr
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro named leading endpoint security provider in Forrester's Q2 2019 report, with top scores in threat prevention and detection.
Greenbox acquires Recytech to kick off New Zealand expansion
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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sustainable it
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recycling
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greenbox systems
Australian firm Greenbox has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech in a bid to meet growing demand from its global partners.
Cloudera unveils enterprise data cloud platform
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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big data
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hybrid cloud
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bi
Cloudera has launched its new Cloudera Data Platform (CDP; providing self-service analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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new zealand ai forum
AI Forum NZ outlines policy for AI-driven wellbeing and sustainability boost.
Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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tax
Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option, AIM, is being well received by small business owners looking for certainty.
Steady growth for smart home devices, IDC says
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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smart home
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technology gifts
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smart assistant
Smart home device market to surge, hitting 815m units in 2019 as prices drop & demand rises, says IDC.
Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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dei
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chorus
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gender equality
The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.
Business looks to expand mainframe capabilities in AI, Blockchain
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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cloud services
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wfh
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devops
Half of organisations plan to increase their use of mainframe computers in the next two years, according to a study by Forrester Consulting and Ensono.
Noel Leeming launches new protection plan
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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noel leeming
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the warehouse group
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retail technologies
Noel Leeming unveils protection service plans offering customers enhanced purchase protection for technology and appliances.
Enterprise cloud complexity making IT performance 'extremely' difficult to manage
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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cloud services
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Digital transformation, migration to the enterprise cloud and increasing customer demands have tech leaders looking to AI for the answer.
Impulsive Aussie workers creating a security risk, research finds
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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daas
A new survey has found Australians are creating an unnecessary security risk for their employers by deliberately avoiding overworked IT teams.
Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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cios
The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
Artificial intelligence to play crucial role in NZ way of life
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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nztech
Artificial intelligence will have a significant impact on New Zealand's economy and society, says industry expert.
NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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tablets & laptops
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mobility
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pc market
NZ's traditional PC market rebounds, up 1.1% in Q2 2019.
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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bnz
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investment
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onehq
New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.
Qualtrics expands research & strategy team in APJ
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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qualtrics
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r&d
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experience business
Qualtrics boosts APJ team to enhance research services & strategy.
Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Aussie firms hail robotic automation but trail in adoption, reveals Pegasystems' survey.
Tech not a threat: NZ must embrace change
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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nztech
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otic
New Zealand must embrace technology as an opportunity rather than a threat, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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accenture
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recruitment
Mike Salvino steps in as DXC's new CEO with a strong IT service industry background.
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smb
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debit & credit cards
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banking
ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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ai
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accenture
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australian government
Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.
Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.