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 310
Voluntary employee turnover in tech sector on the rise in Asia Pacific
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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recruitment
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talent retention
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aon
Tech companies in Asia Pacific see a rise in voluntary employee turnover, with aggressive hiring plans increasing in key markets, reports Aon's Radford Survey.
Unsecured WiFi leaving schools vulnerable to attack
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
While the internet has transformed the learning process in schools, it’s also given rise to new dangerous online threats.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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uc
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martech
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hybrid & remote work
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
Auckland ICT Graduate School adopts AWS programme
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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edutech
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Auckland ICT Graduate School has subscribed its entire class to Amazon Web Services in order to bridge the gap between graduates and the workforce.
DDoS attacks on the rise despite taking a summer break
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks are fewer in summer, according to a report by Kaspersky, though the total number of attacks has grown by 18% since 2018.
Does work experience trump formal education?
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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it training
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recruitment
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hays
A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.
Lack of digital talent in Australia, report finds
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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cloud services
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skills gap
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digital technology
Digital talent shortage is the biggest problem facing Australian companies, according to a report by ntegrity.
Stuff unveils video platform
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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stuff
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video
New Zealand's Stuff launches Play Stuff, a video platform offering curated local and international news, sports, and entertainment content for free.
Much-anticipated Kiwi eCommerce platform launches
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
TheMarket launches in NZ with 1,500+ brands, revolutionizing Kiwi online shopping with diverse global options.
Top four consolidate leadership in cloud services market
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
AWS, Microsoft, Google and Alibaba continue their dominance in worldwide cloud infrastructure services market.
Southern Cross Hospitals appoints new chief digital officer
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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deloitte
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southern cross cable
Trevor Delany joins Southern Cross Hospitals as new chief digital officer, focusing on improving health outcomes through digital strategies.
Digital Realty enters South Korea
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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it in manufacturing
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hyperscale
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dc
Digital Realty is set to develop a new 12MW data centre in Seoul, South Korea, as it acquires land in the tech-focused Sangam Digital Media City.
IT disruption in Aussie business ‘alarming’
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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disruption
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it departments
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sme
Aussie SMEs lose 5 weeks yearly to IT woes, finds a WebOracle report, underlining skills gaps and slow support.
Huawei sitting pretty in China's smartphone market
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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smartphones
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huawei
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oppo
Huawei dominates China's smartphone market, achieving highest market share in eight years as competitors falter.
Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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cloud services
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security vulnerabilities
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containers
Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.
First woman appointed to managing director of IBM ANZ
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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ibm
Katrina Troughton becomes the first female managing director at IBM ANZ, as former MD David La Rose moves into a global role.
Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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cartech
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cleantech
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trade me
A Trade Me survey reveals 74% of Kiwis considering an EV for their next car, up from 50% last year, but high costs remain a major hurdle.
Record-breaking feat in declining smartphone market
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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samsung
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realme
Vivo set a new personal record by shipping 5.8 million smartphones to India in Q2 2019, a notable feat given the overall declining market.
Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
NZTech thrilled with New Zealand's rapidly growing tech sector
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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government
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nztech
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innovation
New Zealand's tech sector booms with 21,000 businesses, investing NZD $580 million in R&D. NZTech celebrates growth, key appointments and exciting prospects.