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 376
DDoS attacks on the rise, Android more vulnerable than iOS
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Businesses are continuing to face distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and the size of these attacks targeting businesses are getting bigger.
IT market update: what’s ahead?
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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retail
With digital transformation shifting into overdrive, the next 5 years will create a great divide among those who thrive and those who merely survive.
Cloud technologies: issues remain, says CenturyLink
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
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centurylink
Public cloud environments are becoming more trusted, but businesses still have concerns about running mission-critical apps, says CenturyLink.
Game of Bros? No, says Warner Brothers
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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warner bros
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maori television
Warner Bros sends a legal warning to Maori TV for their 'Game of Bros' show campaign, deeming it too close to their own trademarks.
Aussie businesses hopeful about future conditions
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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westpac
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sme
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retail
Aussie SMEs disappointed with current business conditions, but cautiously optimistic about the future, according to new index.
Office 365 migration: avoiding the pitfalls
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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iconz
As Kiwi firms rapidly adopt Office 365, ICONZ's GM Jack Talbot cautions about potential migration pitfalls and stresses a bespoke approach for each business.
Asia Pacific a hotspot for robotics, says IDC
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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robots
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healthtech
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analyst report
Asia Pacific's robotics spending surges, set to hit USD $93 billion in 2019, driven by manufacturing innovations and widespread adoption in diverse sectors.
Govt enters 37.8 million health IT partnership
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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orion health
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partners
Government invests $14m in research partnership to promote precision-driven healthcare in New Zealand. #healthcare #research.
Lenovo, Juniper eye channel with datacenter partnership
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Lenovo teams up with Juniper, aiming to redefine datacenter solutions with a focus on simplicity, flexibility, and performance.
Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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fintech
Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.
Analytics services big opportunity for vendors
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than 70% of analytics software purchasers surveyed are using analytics services, says Technology Business Research.
New corporate hires for Xero
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Accounting software firm Xero has added new hires to its management ranks, in the form of a chief accounting officer and chief people officer.
Clinton smashes glass ceilings with Spotify playlist
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
The democratic presidential hopeful's playlist is a mixed bag, with tracks from Beyonce, Florence + The Machine, M.I.A and Madonna.
Vendors battle for security endpoint real estate
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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hpe
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tbr
Endpoint security vendors are battling it out in the war for market share, according to Technology Business Research.
NZ ranks high in literacy levels
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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libraries
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nzei te riu roa
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oecd
NZ shines on global stage with top five ranking in world literacy levels, hailing a more nuanced approach to measuring literacy for future societies.
ANZ and WelTec announce top female IT student
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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weltec
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iwd
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anz bank
ANZ Bank has awarded the Top Female Student in ICT prize to Andrea Wolff, a second year IT student at WelTec. #InternationalWomensDay.
Certifications key to filling IT jobs
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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open source
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red hat
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candidates
As the demand for IT workers continues to grow, more and more employers are turning to certifications to help identify the right candidates.
Auckland employers need to get the records in order
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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mbie
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business buddy
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employment
MBIE to audit Auckland employers failing to meet staff requirements, with complaints and enquiries given priority.
Exclusive: MuleSoft on the year ahead, DX and API
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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digital transformation
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api
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healthtech
Organizations effectively managing digital transformation are winning this year, says MuleSoft. #digitaltransformation #IT.
Palo Alto inks Southern Cross Hospitals security contract
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Southern Cross Hospitals will implement Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Security Platform across its network in New Zealand.