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 306
Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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social media
Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.
Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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callaghan innovation
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massey university
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accelerator
Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.
Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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uc
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devops
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data analytics
Governments must prioritize technology to improve business outcomes, says Gartner's new research on government CIOs.
Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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bitglass
Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.
IDC veteran takes up managing director role for ANZ
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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recruitment
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analyst report
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research director
Parekh is tasked with leading IDC’s global coverage with regional and local presence, knowledge, expertise and support in Australia and New Zealand.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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uc
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telco
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orcon
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
Lenovo DCG nabs channel head for ANZ enterprise
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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recruitment
The appointment comes as the company looks to continue growing its business in the ANZ region and invest in its channel-first strategy.
Where do ethics lie in regard to AI implementation?
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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ai
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ethics
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data management
Australian organisations must consider ethical concerns around data management to effectively harness AI, says study.
New face at Nutanix as it ramps up APJ expansion
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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converged infrastructure
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recruitment
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nutanix
Reizes lead the 30-strong marketing team across Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Cloudera launches machine learning as part of new platform
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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data science
Cloudera debuts its new machine learning tool at the Strata Data Conference, promising streamlined, self-service ML environments for IT and data science teams.
Enterprises missing out on benefits of cloud, research finds
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
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accenture
Enterprises are missing cloud benefits due to security concerns, compliance demands, and organisational complexity, Accenture research reveals.
Smartphone market at 'tipping point' while PC landscape is changing
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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mdm
Device shipments decline by 3.7% in 2019, with smartphones at a 'tipping point' due to longer user retention, while 5G-capable phones are set to rise.
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.
Ingram Micro distributor of the year for Lenovo
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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lenovo
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onenet
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datacom
Ingram Micro, Datacom, and Acquire are among the winners at Lenovo's Business Partner Gala Awards in Auckland.
Trend Micro named as leader in endpoint security
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
Trend Micro named leading endpoint security provider in Forrester's Q2 2019 report, with top scores in threat prevention and detection.
Greenbox acquires Recytech to kick off New Zealand expansion
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Australian firm Greenbox has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech in a bid to meet growing demand from its global partners.
Cloudera unveils enterprise data cloud platform
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
Cloudera has launched its new Cloudera Data Platform (CDP; providing self-service analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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new zealand ai forum
Artificial intelligence offers New Zealand vast opportunities to address key wellbeing, sustainability, and economic challenges, per AI Forum research.
Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option, AIM, is being well received by small business owners looking for certainty.
Steady growth for smart home devices, IDC says
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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smart home
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smart assistant
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analyst report
Global smart home device shipments to hit 815 million in 2019 with a 23.5% growth rate, projections show 1.39 billion units by 2023, according to IDC.