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 299
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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siri
Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.
New appointments bolster Eaton ANZ leadership team
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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eaton
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job moves
The appointments strengthen Eaton’s power distribution offering as it focuses on meeting growing demand for products, systems and engineering services.
The role of the CIO is evolving, survey finds
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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logicalis
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innovation
CIOs are shifting focus towards revenue and strategy, with 61% spending more time on strategic planning, according to a survey by Logicalis.
Nielsen bolsters management teams with two strategic hires
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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nielsen
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job moves
Nielsen strengthens its management team with hires from Grainger and American Express as it prepares to split into two separate companies later this year.
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.
IDC on used smartphone market: No signs of slowing down
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
Global shipments of used smartphones are expected to reach 206.7 million units in 2019, a 17.6% increase from last year, according to IDC.
Former Air NZ chief people officer heads to Vodafone
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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air new zealand
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vodafone
Jodie King appointed chief people officer at Vodafone NZ, bringing her expertise in building culture and customer focus from Air NZ.
Mobile technology the way forward in retail, report finds
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
A new report by SOTI reveals 67.3% of consumers view mobile technology as key to faster shopping, with 76% desiring in-store staff to use mobile devices.
Uber’s JUMP e-scooters arrive in Auckland
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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cleantech
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uber
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sustainability
Uber's JUMP e-scooters have officially launched in Auckland, allowing users to access the service through the Uber app.
New managing director for Equinix Australia
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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recruitment
Equinix appoints Guy Danskine as new managing director of Australia, responsible for leading business strategy.
Anana deploys Pluribus Networks as part of network modernisation project
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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martech
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omnichannel
Anana deploys Pluribus Networks' operating system and cloud fabric to unify data centers and improve service delivery.
IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards open for applications
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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fintech
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r&d
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banking
The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards are now accepting applications, inviting global recognition for innovation and excellence in the FinTech industry.
Commvault strengthens APJ lineup with new appointment
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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commvault
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recruitment
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job moves
Commvault appoints Callum Eade as VP Sales APJ, to drive growth in Asia Pacific markets. Eade brings extensive sales experience from VMware.
Kiwis concerned over digital identity and personal data
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Kiwis worry as 79% report concerns over digital identity and data sharing. A significant behavioural shift sees 73% altering their online habits for privacy.
Cloud adoption accelerating across ANZ enterprises
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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outsourcing
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veritas
Cloud transformation surges in ANZ enterprises, with data migration to top public clouds quadrupling in a year, reports Veritas Technologies.
Four-day week conversation to accelerate in 2020
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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fintech
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perpetual guardian
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fintechnz
Experts predict the four-day week conversation will gain momentum in 2020, with several Kiwi companies set to pilot the concept initiated by Perpetual Guardian.
BlackBerry QNX to power Damon Motorcycles CoPilot warning system
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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cartech
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agentic ai
BlackBerry QNX will power Damon Motorcycles' CoPilot warning system across its electric motorcycles, introducing advanced safety features at CES.
IT contracts worth $48.5bn up for renewal in APAC
Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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outsourcing
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globaldata
Over 1,400 IT contracts worth USD $48.5bn in Asia-Pacific are up for renewal from 2020 to 2024, urging a collaborative risk-sharing approach.
Australian tech platform signs major global contracts
Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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risk & compliance
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cfo
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disruption
Brisbane’s Bidhive lands global deals with Waste Management, ICS, and Maersk for its innovative bid management platform, streamlining tender processes.
Network infrastructure in 2019 stagnated, expert says
Thu, 2nd Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The network infrastructure sector experienced stagnation in 2019, with room for improvement in disruptive areas, according to Heficed.