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 313
New recruit to lead business acceleration at Callaghan
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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callaghan innovation
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incubator
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growth
Michael Murphy joins Callaghan Innovation as group manager for business acceleration, bringing extensive corporate innovation and angel investment expertise.
Report reveals 'keys to success' for Kiwi companies
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A report from Qrious has identified a customer-centric approach as the key to success for high-growth companies in New Zealand.
Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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instagram
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social media
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volution
Retailers must gear up their back-end systems for Instagram's enhanced shopping features to convert 'likes' into sales, warns digital commerce firm Tryzens.
BlackBerry + LG accelerate partnership for autonomous vehicles
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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cartech
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software development
BlackBerry is partnering with LG Electronics to advance its work in connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
North American modular data center market expected to dominate
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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healthtech
Modular data centers are expected to experience 'attractive' growth, with Western Europe and North America leading the way, says a new report.
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
The Commerce Commission wants your feedback on telco services following new Telecommunications Act changes aimed at enhancing service quality.
$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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uc
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tax
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ird
More than $300m has been refunded to New Zealand taxpayers through the country's automatic tax assessment process, according to new figures by Inland Revenue.
Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
The movement to hybrid storage, proliferated use of smart phones, laptops, and tablets has increased penetration of storage data management.
Board International looks to accelerate APAC momentum with new channel appointments
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CA Technologies alum Paul Miles joins Board International as the new channel partner operations manager in Melbourne.
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
Despite 87% of organisations prioritising cybersecurity, only 15% feel adequately defended, with legacy systems often blamed, according to Axis Communications.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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ai
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productivity
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ml
AI will boost workplace productivity, making workers more valuable rather than replacing them, according to M-Files' latest report.
Genesis launches virtual power plant platform
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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genesis energy
Genesis partners with Karit to create a virtual power plant for customers, allowing them to generate, store, and sell energy.
TechnologyOne launches STEAM Lab pilot launch in Queensland
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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saas
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steam subjects
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technologyone
TechnologyOne has launched a pioneering STEAM Lab pilot at Morayfield State High School in Queensland, inspiring students with tech-based experiential learning.
HPE names Commvault as partner of the year
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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storage
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microsoft
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commvault
Commvault has been named the 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology Partner of the Year for Storage Solutions.
The six AI technologies impacting project professionals
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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devops
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apm
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ai
AI disruption is on a large scale, with 81% of organisations being impacted, and 37% prioritising AI adoption, says PMI report.
APAC workers resent asking permission to access software, study finds
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
APAC workers are increasingly sidestepping IT protocols to access software, with millennials leading the charge, a Snow Software study reveals.
Aussie students want fully digitised university experience
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
Australian students demand more from universities, seeking fully digitised education, with 54% ready to switch institutions for better tech and innovation.
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.