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 346
Symbio Networks boosts national reach with NEXTDC's Sydney data center
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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dc
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nextdc
Symbio Networks partners with NEXTDC to offer Sydney-based customers direct connections to its voice services.
Exclusive: The unstoppable monster that is cyber crime
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
We speak to security experts from Unitec and Vodafone about the ever-changing face of ransomware & what NZ is doing in the cyber security arms race.
IoT represents 'immense' opportunity for channel
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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iot
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comptia
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industrial
The Internet of Things presents huge opportunities for IT service providers, says CompTIA. Spending on IoT services is predicted to reach $235 billion by 2016.
Oracle inks major NZ Government deal
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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government
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oracle
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dia
The agreement, which closely aligns with the Government’s ICT Strategy, allows NZ's government agencies to make use of Oracle's Cloud services.
Concerning majority of Australian organisations vulnerable to data threats
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A worrying amount of Australian organisations are vulnerable to data threats, according to new research from Vormetric and 451 Research.
Bel opens power solution facility in Taiwan
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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bel fuse
Expanding Bel Power Solutions' presence to this technology hub in Taiwan is a critical step in accelerating Bel Group's penetration into key markets.
New sales MD for ANZ as F5 revitalises channel focus
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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application security
F5 Networks hires ANZ managing director, Rob Malkin, to strengthen sales focus on its partners and drive growth in the region.
Realising the full potential of the Internet of Things
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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iot
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teradata
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meti
Organisations that maximise the possibilities of IoT more competitively, with a large-scale focus, will realise IoT and data analysis go hand-in-hand.
Low smartphone penetration in APAC represents 'big opportunity' for vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow this year despite Apple posting its first annual decline. APAC can expect 13% growth.
InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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surveillance
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government
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gcsb
Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.
New-look Best Technology Services eyes IoT to deliver opportunities to Australian channel
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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iot
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best technology services
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banking
Best IT Engineering has undergone a makeover as it moves to align itself with Australia’s ‘digital future’, as the company looks to capitilise on IoT.
Greenpeace calls out phone vendors
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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greenpeace
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e-waste
Nearly half of consumers think mobile phone manufacturers should be responsible for recycling their devices, according to a new survey by Greenpeace East Asia.
Kiwi students continue to receive unwanted sexual material via mobile phone and the internet
Tue, 16th Aug 2016
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auckland university
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online harrassment
15% of secondary school students in New Zealand received unwanted sexually explicit material between 2007 and 2012, according to a report.
Spark hikes up salaries for employees
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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telco
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spark
NZ's Spark boosts staff pay, embracing a higher wage economy, with some employees set to earn a minimum of $42,500 including benefits.
Singapore-based Keppel DC REIT expands data center footprint
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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keppel data centres holding
Singapore-based Keppel DC REIT has acquired a data center building in Milan, Italy for approximately S$57.3 million.
Hacking a risk to all businesses, no matter the size
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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content creation
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aura information security
Cyber security is vital for businesses of all sizes, warns Aura Information Security, after New Zealand schools were recently hacked.
Nimble Storage and Deloitte collaboration proves winning formula for Australian Govt
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
The partnership between Nimble Storage and Deloitte Consulting is paying off for Australian local government, according to the flash storage solutions firm.
New appointment for APAC business as WatchGuard accelerates channel momentum
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies hires Paul Sadler as new marketing manager for Asia Pacific, aiming to boost channel momentum.
Collocation and cloud fuelling $40 billion modular data center market
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
APAC is expected to have great opportunities in the market, owing to the increasing adoption of modular data center technology in the region.
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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physical security
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.