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.
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Qlik expands partnership with AWS to accelerate cloud analytics with SAP data
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Qlik expands partnership with AWS to launch collaborative solution for driving value from SAP data with cloud analytics.
Over half of ransomware victims pay up - but does it work?
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Over half of ransomware victims paid the ransom in 2020, but it didn't guarantee the return of their data, warns Kaspersky.
Increased demand for digital infrastructure sees Teltrac expand to southern NZ
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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uc
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broadband
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digital initiatives
Teltrac will open in the southern region of the country with presence across three cities, Dunedin, Invercargill and Queenstown.
COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.
NEC and Cisco expand strategic partnership to help advance global deployments of 5G IP transport networks
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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displays & projectors
NEC and Cisco have entered a Global System Integrator Agreement to accelerate the deployment of 5G IP transport network solutions worldwide.
Fujitsu acquires data analytics management consultancy, Versor
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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fujitsu
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m&a
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versor
Fujitsu Australia acquires data analytics specialist management consultancy, Versor, to strengthen its digital transformation capabilities.
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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cyber espionage
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.
Dell Technologies unveils new data protection innovations for hybrid cloud workloads
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
The Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service, powered by Druva, is designed to deliver SaaS app protection without increasing IT complexity.
Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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smartphones
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mdm
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hybrid & remote work
Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.
Imperva unveils new data security platform built for cloud
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Imperva launches data-centric security platform to simplify cloud data security and compliance. #DataSecurity #CloudCompliance.
LG quits the smartphone business
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
LG Electronics to close its mobile business unit, becoming the first major smartphone brand to exit the market.
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
Employer micromanagement during pandemic harming relationships - study
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
The pandemic had adverse effects on managerial relationships, micromanaging, and communication, according to new research from Blind.
5G network security a US$9 billion dollar opportunity - report
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The cloud-native nature of 5G networks will disrupt the cybersecurity industry, presenting a $9bn market opportunity by 2025, says ABI Research.
PwC New Zealand enters alliance with analytic process automation firm Alteryx
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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data science
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partner programmes
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pwc
PwC New Zealand and Alteryx team up to accelerate digital transformation for New Zealand customers. #automation #analytics.
Lenovo debuts enhanced SaaS tool for smarter PC fleet management
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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saas
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fleet management
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lenovo
With this move, the company extends its commitment to and footprint in the Digital Experience Monitoring space.
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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smartphones
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uc
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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power / energy
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cleantech
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printing
Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
Remote working is here to stay, but do business leaders trust employees?
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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logmein
New research shows that companies need to invest in flexible work policies and address a trust disconnect with employees for remote work to succeed.
MSPs see Microsoft Office 365 business growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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managed services
Managed service providers (MSPs) saw growth in Microsoft Office 365 business during the pandemic, according to a survey by Altaro.