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 328
Govt gives further $1m for wireless technology in schools
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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government
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technology in schools
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wsnup
Government increases funding for Wireless School Network Upgrade Project to retrofit wireless technology at 34 state-integrated schools.
Memory-driven computing: Has HPE nailed it?
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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hpe
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memory
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retail
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has successfully demonstrated memory-driven computing architecture, a world first. HPE plans to commercialise the technology.
ioFABRIC eyes up APAC, signs first Australian distie
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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storage
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virtualisation
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it automation
ACA Pacific becomes first distributor for ioFABRIC's storage virtualisation technology, enabling high-performance storage without hardware upgrades.
IBM ups its disaster recovery play with Sanovi acquisition
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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dr
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public cloud
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cloud services
IBM's buyout of Sanovi beefs up its disaster recovery services, promising streamlined resilience amidst rising cyber risks.
IN PICS: More of Ingram Micro’s New Zealand Showcase
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ingram micro
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distributors
This year’s Ingram Micro New Zealand Showcase proved a hit as the industry headed to Auckland’s Sky City Convention Centre.
Coming soon: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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reviews
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film review
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technology gifts
'Office Christmas Party' film, brimming with A-listers, hits theatres Dec 8 to add sparkle to your festive work do planning.
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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detachable
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analyst report
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research director
Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
Hybrid IT, cloud and DRaaS to dominate enterprise in 2017
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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dr
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Organisations across Australia and New Zealand are adopting new technologies to improve daily business operations, driven by digital transformation.
Data and analytics: Too difficult to understand?
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data and analytics can derive significant value for some organisations, however, the concept may be too difficult for some to grasp.
Google recommends Xero to business customers
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Xero joins Google's Recommended for G Suite programme, highlighting its ease of use and integration with 500+ business apps.
IN PICS: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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ingram micro
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distributors
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consumer tech
The event is so far proving a hit, with attendees keen to check out the wide variety speakers and numerous exhibitors on display on the show floor.
Ingram Micro Showcase 2016: Dell EMC talks vision, partners and being customer obsessed
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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iaas
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ingram micro
Dell NZ's general manager at Ingram Micro Showcase: What does the new company look like, and what does it mean for the channel?.
Cloud, innovation and change: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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ingram micro
The Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off in Auckland, with a packed agenda of speakers, sessions and networking events. Stay tuned for live updates.
Aussie organisations unknowingly contributing to cyber security skills shortage
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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aisa
Aussie firms are inadvertently fuelling a cyber security skills crunch by not adequately investing in and recognising the need for expertise.
Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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blockchain
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defi
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auckland university
Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.
SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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smb
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it spending
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analyst report
According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.
Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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emergency services
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paging
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spark
The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.
Last-minute online Xmas shopping poses security risks
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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online shopping
Consumers risking their security by accepting discounts for passwords, warns Centrify survey. Card not present fraud jumped 21% last year.