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 276
Smartsheet expands ANZ channel presence with new solution partner
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Enterprise platform specialist Smartsheet has expanded its channel presence in Australia and New Zealand with new solution partner, ANATAS.
Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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bitglass
Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.
IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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personal computing devices
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pc shipments
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analyst report
PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.
Aussies supportive, but sketchy, about role of AI in society
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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ai
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monash university
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research director
Australians positive about AI but have doubts about privacy and job security, says study from Monash University.
Fujitsu recognised a leader in Australian cyber security
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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fujitsu
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isg
Fujitsu recognized as cybersecurity leader in Australia by ISG. Strong technical capabilities and focus on basics praised.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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empired
The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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erp
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
Spending on managed security services in ANZ to grow despite COVID-19 headwinds
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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ddos
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mssp
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analyst report
COVID-19 has changed security priorities significantly, and managed security services in ANZ are set to benefit.
Strong cybersecurity posture crucial for company success - Fortinet
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Maintaining strong cybersecurity is crucial for organisations, as it can impact partners and customers, says Fortinet.
Gartner names Adobe leader in digital commerce
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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martech
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adobe
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gartner magic quadrant
Adobe named Leader in 2020 Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce by Gartner, achieving highest placement on ability to execute axis.
Vodafone NZ brings AI into contact centre solutions with new partnership
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Vodafone NZ partners with Convai to launch Vodafone Voice Concierge, an AI solution for contact centres, reducing average call time by 15-30 seconds.
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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uc
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martech
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erp
Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.
COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.
Poor data decision-making by Australian organisations impact bottom line - report
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations that invest in creating data-to-insights (D2I) capabilities through modern data and analytics pipelines are seeing significant gains.
Huawei Australia ends Canberra Raiders major sponsorship
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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sports
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huawei
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partners
The current 2020 National Rugby League season will be the company's final year as major sponsor of the team after nearly a decade together.
How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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personal computing devices
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2degrees
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
Avaya signs Tradewinds as Master Agent, creates opportunity for Australian channel partners
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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partner programmes
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avaya
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tradewinds brokerage
Tradewinds partners with Avaya to offer Australian businesses secure remote work capabilities and recurring revenue streams.
Lenovo launches new global partner hub in Australia
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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partner programmes
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lenovo
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partners
Lenovo launches new partner hub in Australia, offering personalised, real-time sales tools to channel partners.