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 353
Tech focus with Teacher-led Innovation Fund
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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government
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technology in schools
Hutt Valley MP champions a £300k tech education boost for local schools, fuelling Hutt's transformation into 'Technology Valley'.
Ultrafast Fibre completes 50,000th UFB connection, targets Kiwi business
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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uc
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telco
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ufb
Ultrafast Fibre celebrates 50,000th connection to its UFB network, with CEO William Hamilton saying this reflects the company's strength as a trusted provider.
Further funding for NZ schools
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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partners
Otago and Southland are the latest regions to benefit from funding for school property, with the Government announcing $37 million will be invested.
Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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labour party
Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
NZ's IntegrationWorks lands in Melbourne, eyes Aussie expansion
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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integrationworks
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banking
NZ tech consultancy IntegrationWorks debuts in Melbourne, bolstering Aussie banking and finance with cutting-edge digital solutions.
UC firm Fuze expands into Asia Pacific with three new data centers
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Fuze expands in APAC with three new data centers and a Sydney office, as it aims to dominate the UCaaS market.
MapR unveils partner programme as APAC growth skyrockets
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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mapr
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partners
MapR has launched a new global programme aimed at nurturing alliances with consultancies and software providers.
World leaders sign on for digital economy
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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oecd
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digital economy
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digital skills
New Zealand is among countries across the world committing to work together to do more to seize the potential of the digital economy.
BYOD driving demand for SaaS-based IT security
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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saas
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The demand for SaaS-based IT security is increasing due to the rise in Bring Your Own Device policies, says Technavio.
Kiwi businesses: Be ready, and be agile
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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huawei
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partners
The next stage of evolution is Cloud 3.0, which would herald Cloud Native applications & another significant change in how we are able to do business.
Why automated processes are essential
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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cfo
Finance directors and CFOs face growing responsibilities and risk burnout unless processes are automated, says Concur.
RSA security conference heads to Singapore
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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rsa security
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intersec
RSA Conference APJ returns to Singapore this July, featuring over 50 sessions on information security policy and technology topics.
UE wireless speakers ups the ante with Siri & Google voice integration
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
This latest integration amps up the possibilities of where you can take your music and how easily you can access it all.
Trend Micro ups its ransomware game
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Trend Micro reinforces commitment to protecting customers against ransomware, with 99% of threats blocked from email and web traffic.
Dell leads declining PC monitor market
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Despite a shrinking market, Dell holds its lead in global PC monitor sales with a 16.8% share, thanks to robust growth in Central-Eastern Europe and Canada.
Cloud-only policies to become the norm, hybrid to dominate
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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iaas
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cloud services
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analyst report
More and more companies are adopting cloud-only policies, with Gartner predicting that by 2020 they will be the norm.
Independence Day Resurgence: The critics aren't happy
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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reviews
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film review
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technology gifts
Sequel slump: 'Independence Day Resurgence' fails to ignite critic enthusiasm, with lacklustre charm and plot.
Enterprise spend on mobile app development remains low
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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cloud services
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mobility
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analyst report
Enterprises keep tight rein on mobile app budgets, with Gartner reporting a mere 10% allocation despite growing demand and development pressures.
BYOD fuelling growth in workspace aggregator sector
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
As BYOD policies gain traction, the workspace aggregator market is set to see a 12% spike, sparking a competitive tech scramble.
Cloud perimeter increasingly difficult to govern, according to CenturyLink
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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hybrid cloud
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centurylink
CenturyLink advises that traditional methods of securing the corporate cloud perimeter are no longer effective in hybrid IT environments.