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 337
Data center security market taking off, set to reach $15 billion
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Amid rising cyber threats, the data center security market is poised to hit a robust $15 billion by 2024, Heka Reports says.
Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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facebook
Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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callaghan innovation
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startups
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founders
Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.
Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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mobility
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analyst report
Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.
Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Improving business efficiencies has come on top as the paramount goal for Kiwi small businesses according to a Xero report.
Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Kiwi businesses' cyber security risk profile is being affected by their reliance on basic penetration tests, says a new report.
Facebook’s Workplace officially open for business
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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facebook
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social media
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workplace
Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.
Are Kiwi employees in the dark when It comes to cyber security?
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Only 17% of New Zealanders have received training on cyber security at work, despite being affected by cybercrime.
Infinidat eyes ANZ play with NEXTDC partnership
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
Infinidat partners with NEXTDC for expansion into Australia and New Zealand. Storage-as-a-service platform to be launched in October.
Adobe launches new features for Photoshop fanatics
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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martech
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adobe
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photoshop
Adobe enhances Photoshop Elements with new AI-driven features, making photo and video editing easier and more intuitive for creators.
Decline in router spend thanks to Australia’s 4G rollout
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
Declining router spend in Australia blamed on completion of 4G rollout, says IDC. Revenue in Q2 2016 dropped 31% YoY due to decreased service provider spend.
Google’s new devices: Don’t be fooled
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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google
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ovum
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partners
Google’s new devices boast sleek designs and tempting prices, but analyst Ovum warns they are a strategy to push Google Assistant, not a hardware play.
Growth in device shipments not returning any time soon
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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pc market
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analyst report
Global combined device shipments are set to decline for the second year in a row, according to a forecast by Gartner.
Where exactly is all the AWS Cloud infrastructure?
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The AWS Cloud operates 35 ‘Availability Zones’ - within 13 geographic 'Regions' around the world. We take a look at where these are.
Disruptive tech creating flexible working environments
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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fronde
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mobility
Flexible work models and collaboration are key to attracting and retaining talent, says Fronde Australia MD Don McLean.
StorageCraft: Partners play a ‘critical role’ in rapidly changing backup and recovery scene
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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storagecraft
StorageCraft launches new global partner program as industry undergoes 'rapid' change that requires the channel to keep up with technical advances.
Taking advantage of future tech: The channel has work to do
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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iot
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comptia
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industrial
UK channel firms need to build up their expertise in emerging technologies as customer interest increases, according to a study by CompTIA.
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.
New phishing weapon in Menlo's cyber security arsenal
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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malware
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data analytics
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martech
Menlo Security has expanded its Menlo Security Isolation Platform to include a new phishing prevention solution.
Kiwi organisations experimenting with IoT - Is there opportunity for vendors?
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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iot
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The market is pivoting away from proof of concept projects to scalable IOTs deployments that incorporate cloud, analytics, and security capabilities.