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 286
New East Asia and Pacific vice president named for Avaya
Thu, 21st May 2020
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uc
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avaya
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contact centre
Sami Ammous has been named as the new vice president for Avaya's East Asia and Pacific business, including Australia and New Zealand.
ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services
Wed, 20th May 2020
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.
Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology
Wed, 20th May 2020
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location tracking
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whosonlocation
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covid-19
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealand firms rush to integrate automated tracking tech, spurring a 112% spike in local demand for WhosOnLocation’s software.
FireEye unveils Cloudvisory: A multicloud security control centre
Wed, 20th May 2020
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
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breach prevention
FireEye launches Cloudvisory, a new multicloud security control centre offering centralised visibility, continuous compliance, and advanced threat detection.
Former AWS executive joins Ping Identity
Tue, 19th May 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Former AWS exec Candace Worley joins Ping Identity as Chief Product Officer, to drive identity solution innovation.
NZTech: Govt Budget 2020 important for NZ’s tech ecosystem
Tue, 19th May 2020
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government
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nztech
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covid-19
The Government's 2020 Budget is pivotal for New Zealand’s tech sector, with significant investments to boost digital innovation, says NZTech’s Graeme Muller.
Dynamic duo to lead Paessler APAC leadership team
Tue, 19th May 2020
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paessler
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job moves
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partners
Paessler AG has expanded its leadership team across the Asia Pacific region, as it looks to further expand its footprint in the market.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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tcf
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2degrees
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vodafone
Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
Data integration firm Talend expands presence in New Zealand
Tue, 19th May 2020
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digital transformation
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talend
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banking
Talend bolsters its New Zealand footprint, appointing Simon Burgoyne to drive market growth and hiring additional support as demand for data solutions rises.
Ricoh named worldwide leader in high-speed inkjet by IDC MarketScape
Tue, 19th May 2020
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printing
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ricoh
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analyst report
Ricoh has been named the global leader in high-speed inkjet by IDC MarketScape, lauding its R&D, customer-centric innovations, and sizeable install base.
Huawei partners up to build 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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iot
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cartech
Huawei has teamed up with 18 automakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motors, to create a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere, pushing for 5G tech in the industry.
Isolation and mental health lead concerns about employees during COVID-19
Fri, 15th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Isolation and mental health are the top concerns for employees working from home, according to a survey by Talent.
One in three ransomware attacks target business users
Fri, 15th May 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware has become a big challenge for many organisations, despite the attack method not being the most advanced threat.
Xero named as a worldwide leader by IDC MarketScape
Fri, 15th May 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has been recognised as a global leader by IDC MarketScape for its robust cloud-enabled small business finance and accounting solutions.
Nutanix announces promotion of Christian Alvarez to head of worldwide channels
Fri, 15th May 2020
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Christian Alvarez appointed as Nutanix's new senior VP of worldwide channels, leading strategic direction and global sales for partner ecosystem.
Vodafone NZ opens stores, offices under alert level 2, with restrictions
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ reopens offices and stores under alert level 2 with heightened safety protocols including contact tracing, physical distancing, and PPE.
New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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co-working
New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.
COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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tax
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wfh
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Wed, 13th May 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.
Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code
Wed, 13th May 2020
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covid-19
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contact tracing
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startups
An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.