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 350
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ministry of education
The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.
Bi-modal CIOs made redundant by the digital enterprise
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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bimodal it
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analyst report
Digital transformation is crucial for businesses to remain viable, but it requires certain conditions to be met, according to a report by IDC.
Gender divide alive and well in NZ job market
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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dei
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trade me
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it careers
The gender divide is alive and well in the New Zealand employment market, while IT roles continue to dominate the top five highest average pay rate.
Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
Robust security architecture vital to maximise resilience
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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resilience
Ixia stresses the imperative of bolstering security structures, urging firms to revamp with prevention-focused measures for resilience.
Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.
Collaboration key to business transformation, says Fronde
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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fronde
Effective collaboration is revolutionising businesses, says Fronde, with cloud-based tools facilitating real-time global teamwork and driving growth.
Schneider Electric, FKG ink deal on Queensland data centre build
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Schneider Electric teams with FKG for an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art Queensland data centre, set to propel Toowoomba's tech scene.
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
Turnbull: Accelerate Australia's digital transformation
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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australian government
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) urges Turnbull Government to push for a digital economy.
Mitel out as Polycom gets better offer
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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mitel
The merger between Polycom and Mitel has come to end with Polycom announcing it has terminated the agreement following a better offer.
Microsoft leadership shake up following COO departure
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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citadel
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partners
Microsoft COO Kevin Turner has taken up a the CEO role at Citadel Securities. His role will be split among five different execs at Microsoft.
Epson NZ showcases new laser projector lineup
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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printing
Epson showcases new lineup of high-brightness projectors, including world's first 25,000-lumen 3LCD projector.
Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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it spending
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brexit
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analyst report
IT spending stagnates at $3.41 trillion in 2016, Gartner cites global currency shifts and Brexit anxieties impacting the market.
Juniper exec jumps ship to lead Brocade ANZ business
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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brocade
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juniper networks
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axs
Jason Baden, former Juniper Networks exec, appointed senior director for Brocade's Australia and New Zealand business.
New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
Heineken launches exclusive rewards app for Kiwis
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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apps
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ibeacon
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heineken
Heineken entices Kiwis with a new app offering instant rewards as they explore the city's nightlife with a tech-savvy twist.
Automation making tax time easier, says Concur
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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concur
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expense management
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payroll
Automated tools like Concur simplify tax time by allowing employees to track expenses digitally throughout the year, easing the end-of-financial-year rush.
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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phishing
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email security
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gmail
Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.
Is Australian demand for enterprise applications wavering?
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Aussie firms grapple with app fatigue as demand for mobile enterprise solutions endures, says Gartner at Sydney summit.