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 328
Machine learning: The big disruptor, says Ovum
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Ovum pegs machine learning as 2017's big data game-changer, with a rise from $1.7bn to $9.4bn by 2020 in this sector.
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.
Ingram Micro Cloud launches IBM Connections Services to accelerate reseller growth
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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ingram micro cloud
Ingram Micro Cloud adds IBM Connections to its marketplace, simplifying cloud technology purchase, provision, management and invoicing for resellers.
New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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smb
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fundertech
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angel investors
Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.
Procera Networks lands new major partner signing
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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uc
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contact centre
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arrow ecs
Procera Networks and Arrow Systems Integration join forces to provide bundled analytics and network intelligence to the virtualisation market.
Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Small businesses in New Zealand are facing difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from MYOB.
Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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robots
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analyst report
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research director
Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.
Brocade looks to accelerate DX, expands data center networking solutions
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Brocade expands data center networking solutions to accelerate digital transformation. New switches and automation suites added.
Norton's top tips to stay safe online
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton shares tips to stay safe online, including avoiding password promiscuity and being cautious with public Wi-Fi.
Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.
2017: Trends and predictions for education technology
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology in schools
Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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retail
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
CA Technologies adds new face to APJ executive line up
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
CA Technologies welcomes Ken Martin to its APJ team as VP of Solution Sales, Agile Central. Martin brings experience from Intelligent Pathways, HP, and Compaq.
Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.
BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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supply chain & logistics
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personal computing devices
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byod
Unmanaged BYOD policies risk data breaches, IT disruption, and hefty fines, warns NETSCOUT, stressing proactive management and technology use.
Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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fintech
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martech
Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.
N4L's Managed Network rollout complete
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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n4l
The Network for Learning Managed Network rollout in New Zealand is complete, providing schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet.
Tech innovators stepping up for Fieldays
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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fieldays
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fieldays innovation awards
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awards
The 2017 Fieldays Innovation Awards showcase emerging products and technology that will lead change in the rural sector.
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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malware
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ddos
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drones
Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.
Nlyte enhances its data center management software
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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dcim
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nlyte software
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data center management
Nlyte Software unveils enhancements to its Data Center Infrastructure Management suite, Nlyte 8, to improve data center processes.