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 333
Who are 2016’s top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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google
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facebook
While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world’s wealthiest people.
Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.
Internet of Things or Internet of Trouble?
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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malware
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ddos
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iot
The recent cyber-attack in the US has raised concerns about the potential threat to New Zealand from the Internet of Things.
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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uc
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telco
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ultrafast fibre
InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.
Alibaba Cloud exploding as cloud adoption accelerates
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Demand for cloud services grows as worldwide expenditure reaches $10bn in Q3 2016, with AWS leading the market.
New Zealand and Australia VS cyber security
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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government
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partners
New Zealand and Australia join forces to strengthen cyber security initiatives and tackle cyber threats in the region.
ComCom proposes continuation of number portability
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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smartphones
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commerce commission
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technology gifts
It enhances competition in the market as it removes a disincentive for consumers to leave their current provider if they see a better deal elsewhere.
IN PICS: Canalys Channel Forum APAC 2016
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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analyst report
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partners
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awards
The Canalys Channel Forum APAC 2016 proved a success with channel partners, as the industry got together to prepare for a changing industry.
Adaptability key to surviving increasingly competitive IT channel
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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comptia
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innovation
There have been a number of major shifts in the channel in the past decade. Adaptability and flexibility is critical for channel players to survive.
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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iot
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data privacy
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healthtech
Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
Big changes over at Xero
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero reshuffles for growth, aiming for $1bn revenue as key execs step down and new talents step in to streamline operations.
NZ Police extend Dimension Data partnership
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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dimension data
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telephony
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police
The extended partnership builds on the work Dimension Data is already doing with NZ Police across networking and other key programmes of work.
New crowdfunding platform to help Kiwi SMEs catch the eyes of Chinese investors
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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crowdfunding
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renaissance wealth management
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crowdsphere
Crowdsphere launches, offers NZ SMEs a gateway to Chinese investment, enhancing capital raising with a focus on quality and compliance.
Acquisitions, portfolio expansion and data center investments drive Cloud-as-a-Service revenue
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloud-as-a-Service revenue is increasing thanks to acquisitions, portfolio expansion, and data center investments, says TBR report.
Vendors upping their recruitment game to stay ahead in the DX arms race
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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it automation
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tbr
IT services vendors are hiring staff with multidisciplinary skills to support hybrid IT environments, says TBR report.
Device vendors gear up for the Singles’ Day sales event in China
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Chinese vendors are preparing for the popular Singles' Day event, often referred to as the Black Friday of the west.
CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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comptia
CompTIA celebrates growth in Australia and NZ, with 410 premier members and over 1400 registered users in just over a year.
Facebook clamps down on bullying with updated Safety Centre
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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facebook
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cyberbullying
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online safety
Facebook launches updated Safety Centre to improve user experience on the platform and provide resources on privacy controls and bullying prevention.
Security in the data center: Trust remains low
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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document management
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ecm
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hyperscale
Concerns over the security of data stored in the cloud are increasing, according to the second annual SANS Institute Cloud Security Survey.
Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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airbnb
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bias
Airbnb is enforcing a new agreement to combat racism, with users not accepting the new standards no longer able to host or book on the site.