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 343
Hills inks Australian distie deal with Brocade
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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brocade
Hills has forged a key partnership with Brocade to distribute its enterprise IP networking solutions in Australia, enhancing Hills’ existing offerings.
BREAKING: Plantronics left in the dark over Atlas Gentech snub
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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atlas gentech
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plantronics
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partners
Atlas Gentech drops Plantronics for Sennheiser, leaving the latter's NZ team blindsided by a press release about the 21-year partnership's end.
Is bimodal IT the answer to the digital revolution?
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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iaas
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centurylink
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bimodal it
Bimodal IT can help businesses adapt for the digital revolution, says CenturyLink. However, many struggle to implement and align it to the business.
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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board of trustees
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warehouse stationery
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
ComCom vs Harmoney: Peer-to-peer lender under fire over fees
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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commerce commission
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harmoney
The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court over the the fees it charges borrowers.
IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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it spending
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3rd platform
Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.
Atlas Gentech jumps ship, says farewell to Plantronics
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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atlas gentech
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plantronics
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sennheiser
Atlas Gentech has entered a formal distribution partnership with headset producer Sennheiser, ending its 21-year relationship with Plantronics.
Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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government
Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.
ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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twitter
ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.
Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.
Equinox IT continues consulting expansion with Fronde hire
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Equinox IT has announced the appointment of former AWS Fronde architect Sasan Rashidmardani, a the company grows its consulting services.
MYOB seeks NZ success with new hire
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB has appointed a new lead for its New Zealand SME division, as the company looks to drive success in the market.
The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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devops
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casb
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apm
Insider threats and ageing vulnerabilities among top 10 cybersecurity risks, says Gartner's expert at Johannesburg conference.
Lenovo and Microsoft strengthen strategic ties
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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microsoft
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lenovo
Lenovo will now offer Microsoft productivity apps on its Android devices, deepening the strategic relationship between the two companies.
Chorus CEO to step down
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Chorus looks to future as CEO Mark Ratcliffe announces mid-2017 departure, after steering the firm since landmark 2011 demerger.
Increase in data centers across the globe driving fiber optic market
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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data centre operators
The increase in the amount of data centers across the globe is driving fiber optic connector growth, according to new forecasts.
HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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personal computing devices
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hp
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mobility
HP has confirmed the NZ pricing for the HP Elite x3, while at the same timing unveiling when the hotly-anticipated product will be available to Kiwis.
DCIM market on the rise, prominent players dominating market share
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
DCIM market set to skyrocket to £2.2 bn by 2024, with key players like Emerson and Schneider Electric leading a fierce competitive race.
What businesses can learn from Pokémon Go success
Fri, 26th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reffind
The popularity of the Pokémon Go app spread like wildfire across the globe. Its success is something businesses should take note of.