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 343
New Singapore innovation centre a 'pathway into Asia' for Aussie businesses
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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gemstar
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partners
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innovation
Gemstar will open its Innovation Centre of Excellence as part of an ongoing drive to use South East Asia as a launch pad for Australian businesses.
Identity and access management strategy crucial, says expert
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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iam
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empired
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extend
Identity and access management is crucial for organisational security and compliance, says information from Empired.
Promapp nabs Frankston Council contract
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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promapp
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australian government
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frankston city council
Frankston City Council adopts Promapp to streamline services amidst cost-shifting pressures in Victoria's local government sector.
Why staff leave within first 12 months
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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recruitment
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reffind
High staff turnover can burden organisations, especially when employees leave within their first year, says REFFIND.
Spark launches nationwide Spark Lab tour
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
Spark Lab events will be held across New Zealand, with events in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.
PC market not looking great, experts warn
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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research director
Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.
Leadership tool released for Kiwi decision makers
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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it training
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cloud services
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leadership
New app, The Leader's Digest, offers business leaders answers, tools and trends to develop their leadership skills.
NEC Australia & NT Police facial recognition take out top innovation award
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
NEC Australia and NT Police have nabbed the top innovation award for their lightning-fast facial recognition system used in crime fighting.
Xero updates NZ Payroll feature
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero has announced several changes to its Payroll feature to help businesses process leave requests from their employees.
New top dog for CA Technologies ANZ
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Paul Falkenstein appointed as new MD for CA Technologies' Australia and New Zealand business, following departure of Hope Power.
MPS in constant state of change in result of business transformation
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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printing
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managed print services
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y soft
Customer demands for more solution-oriented processes are putting pressure on managed print service providers, according to Y-Soft.
Is the Internet of Things putting your business at risk?
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The rise of wireless network technology and the Internet of Things is increasing the risk of cyber attacks, warns Palo Alto Networks.
Hills inks Australian distie deal with Brocade
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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brocade
Hills has forged a key partnership with Brocade to distribute its enterprise IP networking solutions in Australia, enhancing Hills’ existing offerings.
BREAKING: Plantronics left in the dark over Atlas Gentech snub
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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plantronics
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partners
Atlas Gentech drops Plantronics for Sennheiser, leaving the latter's NZ team blindsided by a press release about the 21-year partnership's end.
Is bimodal IT the answer to the digital revolution?
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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iaas
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centurylink
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bimodal it
Bimodal IT can help businesses adapt for the digital revolution, says CenturyLink. However, many struggle to implement and align it to the business.
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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board of trustees
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warehouse stationery
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
ComCom vs Harmoney: Peer-to-peer lender under fire over fees
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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commerce commission
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harmoney
The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court over the the fees it charges borrowers.
IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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it spending
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3rd platform
Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.
Atlas Gentech jumps ship, says farewell to Plantronics
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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atlas gentech
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plantronics
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sennheiser
Atlas Gentech has entered a formal distribution partnership with headset producer Sennheiser, ending its 21-year relationship with Plantronics.