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 314
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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uc
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government
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chorus
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.
Datacenter People expands Asian presence
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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hcm
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recruitment
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payroll systems
Datacenter People enhances its Asian footprint through a strategic partnership with Singapore's HR Exchange, leveraging local expertise to drive growth.
Print management key to helping IT department
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Implementing an integrated print management solution can significantly ease the burden on IT departments, improving efficiency and reducing costs, says Y Soft.
Kiwi marketers urged to jump on the video advertising train
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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martech
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digital entertainment
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digital marketing
With digital-only advertising in New Zealand surpassing television advertising, New Zealand markerters are being urged to embrace video in their marketing mix.
Renewed concerns over use of personal data, according to survey
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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data privacy
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online security
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data usage
New survey reveals 79% of New Zealanders concerned about protection of personal data, with 73% changing online behaviour as a result.
Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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icehouse
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jasper wireless
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real estate
New Zealand entrepreneur Mark Hurley is launching Jasper, a tech-enabled marketplace for investing in commercial real estate with lower minimums and fees.
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
Hitachi and Virtusa look to advance AI in financial services
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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fintech
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ai
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hitachi
Hitachi and Virtusa are teaming up in Silicon Valley to develop AI-based solutions for the financial services industry.
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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printing
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tax
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konica minolta
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.
Outlook not great as PCD market set to continue its decline
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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mobility
Global personal computing device market to decline by 3% in 2019, with units reaching 392.5 million, according to IDC. #technology #PCs.
Alibaba Cloud forms three-way strategic alliance
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud services
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alibaba
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softbank
Alibaba Cloud forms strategic alliance with WeWork and SoftBank Telecom China, offering global enterprises innovative solutions and smoother entry into China.
Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS
Fri, 31st May 2019
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
New Zealand-based chatbot platform Ambit has partnered with business solutions firm Fusion5 in New Zealand and Australia.
Millennials out as Gen Z moves front and centre
Thu, 30th May 2019
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recruitment
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millennials
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gen z
Generation Z's entrepreneurial and innovative nature is the future of the workplace, says Spaceworks CEO Lizzi Whaley.
University of Waikato's Cyber Challenge kicks off
Thu, 30th May 2019
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iot
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university of waikato
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hacking
The 2019 Cyber Challenge, hosted by the University of Waikato's CROW Lab, attracts a record 500 competitors to hack IoT devices for a GBP £5,000 prize.
Big win for Schneider Electric at DCS Awards
Thu, 30th May 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric wins Data Center ICT Management Innovation of the Year for its EcoStruxure IT Expert solution.
Huge strides for Kiwi tech star Vend as it looks to take US by storm
Thu, 30th May 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Vend is hiring 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland as the Kiwi retail management software company enjoys rapid growth.
Ricoh debuts new intelligent devices
Thu, 30th May 2019
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printing
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intelligent systems
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workplace
Ricoh Australia has unveiled its new series of Intelligent Devices, as the company looks to help meet the changing needs of the digital workplace.
New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital transformation
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martech
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digital marketing
Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.