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 305

New solution cuts down IoT development time by 75%
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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iot
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eseye
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partners
Eseye's HERA300 platform aims to cut IoT development time by 75%, slashing prototyping from 12 to 3 months, ultimately boosting ROI.

Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Kiwis are worried about physical and cyber attacks at large events, with Unisys releasing security tips to ease concerns.

Cognizant's digital workplace services recognised
Sat, 12th Oct 2019
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hcm
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productivity
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cognizant
Cognizant has been acclaimed as a leader in digital workplace services by Everest Group, acknowledged for its innovative solutions and delivery strategies.

Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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healthtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.

Quarter of a million up for grabs for charities through Vodafone NZ Foundation
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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charity
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vodafone
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vodafone foundation
Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is calling on registered charities to apply for $250,000 of innovation grants.

Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.

Could robots learn to recognise human emotions? Study says yes.
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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robots
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ai
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warwick business school
Robots could learn to recognise human emotions using movements, poses, and facial expressions, according to new research.

Lack of access to information affecting Australian productivity
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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uc
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productivity
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contact centre
Australian productivity is suffering due to employees' struggles to access accurate information, a survey by 8x8 reveals, impacting customer service quality.

NetApp named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for primary storage
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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netapp
NetApp has been named a Leader in the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for primary storage, positioning the company highest for ability to execute.

This is what our kids will hate us for: IoT devices 'asbestos of the future'
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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iot
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.

UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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drones
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cleantech
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amazon
UPS gains FAA approval for drone deliveries, marking a pivotal shift in parcel logistics. Experts see it as a strategic move against Amazon.

Phishing leading cause of data breaches across Australia
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing is the leading cause of data breaches in Australia, affecting government, finance, and manufacturing sectors, says Carbon Black's latest report.

Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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social media
Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.

Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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callaghan innovation
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massey university
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accelerator
Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.

Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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uc
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devops
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data analytics
Governments must prioritize technology to improve business outcomes, says Gartner's new research on government CIOs.

Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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bitglass
Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.

IDC veteran takes up managing director role for ANZ
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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recruitment
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analyst report
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research director
Parekh is tasked with leading IDC’s global coverage with regional and local presence, knowledge, expertise and support in Australia and New Zealand.

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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uc
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telco
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orcon
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

Lenovo DCG nabs channel head for ANZ enterprise
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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recruitment
The appointment comes as the company looks to continue growing its business in the ANZ region and invest in its channel-first strategy.

Where do ethics lie in regard to AI implementation?
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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ai
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ethics
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data management
Australian organisations must consider ethical concerns around data management to effectively harness AI, says study.