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 361
‘Dramatic shift’ expected in 3D printing market
Wed, 18th May 2016
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hp
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3d printing
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analyst report
The 3D printing market is forecast to hit USD $4.9 billion this year, driven by a sharp 43.5% CAGR, signalling a major industry shift, says Canalys.
Tips and tricks on your iPhone 6s
Wed, 18th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Discover iPhone 6s secrets: From 3D Touch to Siri offers, master your device with these 12 indispensable tips.
Telecom Infrastructure Services market slowly declining
Tue, 17th May 2016
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uc
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telco
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tbr
TIS market will decline slowly through 2020, but transformation related to softwaremediated networks and 5G boosts professional services.
Integrating customer experience + employee engagement programs crucial
Tue, 17th May 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Blending employee and client feedback boosts satisfaction, Qualtrics reveals, urging companies to adopt a united approach for loyalty.
Increase in corporate travel requires better tech, says Concur
Tue, 17th May 2016
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concur
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expense management
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automation
Business travel is on the rise, highlighting the need for technology platforms to make the process more efficient, according to Concur.
Brocade migrates China Pharmaceutical University to the cloud
Tue, 17th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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brocade
The move sees CPU consolidate multiple server farms into a single cloud data center supported by a comprehensive IP networking solution from Brocade.
Automation and security concerns to impact cloud vendors
Tue, 17th May 2016
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private cloud
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edge computing
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hosted cloud
Automation and security concerns will limit hosted private cloud and cloud professional services opportunity, according to TBR.
Solid foundation vital for smart security
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
In order for a business to build a strong, secure network, they need to lay a solid foundation for the architecture to handle rapid changes.
Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation
Tue, 17th May 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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labour party
The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.
Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage
Mon, 16th May 2016
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uc
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telco
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4g technology
Spark brings 4G to Taranaki, improving mobile coverage for residents and visitors, including access to Rural Wireless Broadband.
Hutt Valley a step closer to becoming Technology Valley
Mon, 16th May 2016
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government
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callaghan innovation
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lightning lab
Hutt Valley is a step closer to becoming NZ’s Technology Valley following the govt's $15m hi-tech funding boost, says National List MP Chris Bishop.
My month with a new Fitbit: The Blaze
Mon, 16th May 2016
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reviews
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fitbit
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technology gifts
Off the bat, the Blaze is a massive step up from Fitbit’s other offerings. And that’s saying a lot considering I am a huge fan of their products.
Avaya focuses on Govt with new appointment
Mon, 16th May 2016
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uc
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avaya
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contact centre
Avaya appoints Peter Whitely as new account director for Federal Government in Australia to drive digital transformation.
Kiwi execs urged to apply for Govt business scholarships
Mon, 16th May 2016
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government
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economy
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networks
Government encourages NZ businesses to apply for 2016 Prime Minister's Business Scholarships, offering execs the chance to study at top business schools.
Govt hands out further $15m to commercialise Kiwi tech
Mon, 16th May 2016
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callaghan innovation
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angel investors
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extend
The New Zealand Government has allocated an extra $15m to schemes aimed at speeding up the commercialisation of new technologies.
Acer reports lacklustre revenues for 1Q16
Mon, 16th May 2016
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supply chain & logistics
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acer
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pc market
Acer has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2016, with figures not looking so great for the Taiwan-based PC vendor.
WA Govt teams with Readify for emergency room app
Mon, 16th May 2016
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healthtech
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software development
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microsoft
The Western Australian Government launches an app to help Perth residents know the best hospital to go to in an emergency.
Server virtualisation market reaching its peak, VMware still on top
Mon, 16th May 2016
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
Global virtualisation market has matured rapidly, with VMware dominating the market while Microsoft works its way in as a contender for enterprise use.
'Significant' opportunity for vendors in PaaS
Fri, 13th May 2016
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paas
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iaas
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microsoft
The PaaS market is set to grow, creating significant opportunities for vendors, according to Technology Business Research.
New website for Immigration New Zealand
Fri, 13th May 2016
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cloud services
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government
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websites
Immigration New Zealand has launched a new immigration website designed to make it easier for people wanting information about New Zealand.