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 311
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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smb
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expense management
Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.
IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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tax
Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Lateral phishing is on the rise, with over 60% of affected organisations facing multiple email account takeovers, leading to thousands of phishing attempts.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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uc
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flip
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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Goonhilly Earth Station unveils a new eco-friendly data centre, deploying a liquid immersion cooling system to power its AI and ML on-demand platform.
Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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huawei
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seeds for the future
The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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fintech
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personal computing devices
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google
Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.
Twitter gets a makeover
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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crm
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cx
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martech
The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.
Mistrust amongst organisations when it comes to data, survey finds
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data specialists have a lack of confidence in organisations' ability to deliver trusted data, according to Talend research.
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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government
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nztech
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weta digital
New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.
Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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tinder
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online dating
Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.
Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks remain a significant threat, with one in four cybersecurity questions answered incorrectly, a new report from Proofpoint reveals.
DevOps amongst most sought after skillset
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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uc
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devops
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apm
The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.
Changes to Aruba's South Pacific line up
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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hpe
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channel ecosystem
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hpe aruba networking
Patrick Devlin steps up as Aruba's new South Pacific Director, steering its growth in Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Anthony Smith.
Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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google
Kiwis are being advised to remain alert for fake Google reviews and business listings, as scammers exploit the vulnerable by targeting emergency services.
C-suite dynamics shifting as DX takes front seat
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
A new Financial Times survey reveals digital transformation is reshaping C-suite dynamics, positioning CIOs as the driving force behind organisational change.
Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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trade me
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mental health
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girls in stem
Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.
Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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skillsoft
Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.
Rapid increase in AI to detect fraud
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sas
Artificial intelligence for fraud detection set to triple by 2021 as adoption of technology in organisations increases rapidly - ACFE/SAS study.