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 308
Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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ridesharing
Uber to trial its Uber Comfort service in New Zealand, offering riders a more comfortable and personalised experience for a slightly higher price.
CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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partner programmes
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managed services
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comptia
CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.
Zoom receives top honours at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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video communication
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Zoom has been named as the 2019 Asia-Pacific Cloud Vendor Collaboration Provider of the Year by Frost & Sullivan.
Juniper Networks teams up with Aston Martin
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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aston martin
Juniper Networks has partnered with Aston Martin Lagonda, becoming the luxury carmaker's official networking partner.
Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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social media
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recruitment
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generation z
Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.
Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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westfield
The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.
Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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it management
Only a quarter of organisations are prioritising security when it comes to technology investment, according to a new report by Advanced.
Aussie organisations lack understanding of AI, report finds
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Although the report exposes the shortcomings of local enterprises, the research revealed there are positive signs ahead.
Global smartphone sales continue to decline
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
Smartphone sales decline in Q2 2019 with Huawei and Samsung seeing annual growth, while Apple continues to decline, says Gartner.
Google slips further down the ranks in smart speaker market
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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google
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amazon
Google has dropped to third place in the smart speaker market, with Baidu claiming second place behind Amazon, according to new data from Canalys.
Epson expands scanner portfolio
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Epson has launched its fastest-ever colour duplex document scanners, the WorkForce DS-970 and DS-870, targeting busy, high-volume offices.
AI, Blockchain and IoT big talking points for CEOs when it comes to disruption
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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AI, blockchain, and IoT are the most discussed disruptive technologies amongst global CEOs, according to GlobalData.
MYOB: Kiwi SMEs should use IR's online gateway
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Kiwi SMEs are urged by MYOB to use Inland Revenue's online gateway for payroll filings to avoid errors, penalties, and streamline compliance.
NetApp appoints new GM for Asia Pacific as it looks to drive growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
NetApp has named Sanjay Rohatgi as senior VP and GM for Asia Pacific, aiming to bolster growth and deepen engagements with regional customers and partners.
New managing director for Hitachi Vantara ANZ
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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storage
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multi-cloud
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recruitment
Johnson is responsible for managing business and operations in ANZ, with a focus on nurturing the partner ecosystem and charting business strategy.
Discord between execs and IT holding back digital transformation efforts
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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cto
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it departments
Lack of collaboration and strategic ownership is hindering digital transformation efforts, says NTT report. Only 11% are satisfied with leaders driving change.
Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees launch broadband and mobile services across 20 rural NZ locations, bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity.
The dark side of apps: Security threats on the rise
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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smartphones
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edr
Security threats targeting mobile devices are increasing, with one security firm citing the large number of users as a key reason.
More than half of personal data breaches caused by human error
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Human error is the leading cause of data breaches in the UK, with the healthcare sector being the most affected, according to a new report.
Is the government putting Kiwi SMEs on struggle street?
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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cleantech
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government
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sustainability
Kiwi SMEs are facing strain due to anticipated government regulations and social engineering, warns OneHQ's Vinay Iswar, urging businesses to plan ahead.