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 309
Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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kordia
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orcon
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asb bank
Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.
Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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robots
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ai
A multinational survey by Genesys reveals New Zealand employees lead in embracing AI in the workplace, showcasing unparalleled confidence and ethical trust.
New research highlights third party risks facing organisations
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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digital risk
A new Gartner study reveals over 80% of organisations face third-party risks post-due diligence, emphasising the need for ongoing risk management.
Extreme Networks on the hunt for new ANZ channel manager after Critchlow promotion
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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extreme networks
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recruitment
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aerohive networks
Following Julian Critchlow's promotion to general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Extreme Networks is actively seeking a new ANZ channel manager.
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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personal computing devices
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google
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aut
Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.
Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data breaches are costing companies an average of $3.92 million, according to a study by IBM, forcing organisations to step up their cybersecurity efforts.
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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rbnz
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onehq
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sme
OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.
ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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eset
Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cartech
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cleantech
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government
Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.
Artis teams up with Seismic with CRM solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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crm
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martech
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microsoft
Artis Group partners with Seismic to become first Australian digital solution consultancy to offer sales enablement platform.
VMware unveils latest application mobility platform
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
VMware launches latest version of application mobility platform to aid multi-cloud and hybrid cloud transformations.
Voluntary employee turnover in tech sector on the rise in Asia Pacific
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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recruitment
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talent retention
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aon
Tech companies in Asia Pacific see a rise in voluntary employee turnover, with aggressive hiring plans increasing in key markets, reports Aon's Radford Survey.
Unsecured WiFi leaving schools vulnerable to attack
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
While the internet has transformed the learning process in schools, it’s also given rise to new dangerous online threats.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
Auckland ICT Graduate School adopts AWS programme
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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edutech
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Auckland ICT Graduate School has subscribed its entire class to Amazon Web Services in order to bridge the gap between graduates and the workforce.
DDoS attacks on the rise despite taking a summer break
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks are fewer in summer, according to a report by Kaspersky, though the total number of attacks has grown by 18% since 2018.
Does work experience trump formal education?
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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it training
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recruitment
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hays
A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.
Lack of digital talent in Australia, report finds
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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cloud services
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skills gap
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digital technology
Digital talent shortage is the biggest problem facing Australian companies, according to a report by ntegrity.
Stuff unveils video platform
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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stuff
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video
New Zealand's Stuff launches Play Stuff, a video platform offering curated local and international news, sports, and entertainment content for free.