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 341
Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
Australian organisations are experiencing digital fatigue
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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industrial
We are now knee-deep in the digital business era, with many enterprises reimagining their business and operating models based on digital capabilities.
Xero: Helping Kiwi small businesses thrive since ages ago
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
One on one: NZ managing director Anna Curzon talks about Xero’s North Star and what they’re doing to help small business keep ahead of the game.
Aruba’s managed services play: What it means for the Australian channel
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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iot
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partner programmes
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managed services
Aruba unveils Network as a Service, Managed Service, and Cloud-based Networking options, along with new channel partner program.
Tech vendors must transform to survive digital era, says expert
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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ovum
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partners
Customers hold more power and choices in the market, and vendors must transform to meet rising expectations, says analyst Clement Teo of Ovum.
New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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victoria university
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partners
NZX COO Mandy Simpson becomes CEO of Cyber Toa, partnering with Victoria University to strengthen NZ's cyber resilience.
3D printing in education: Where to start?
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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edutech
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3d printing
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support
PrintLab releases online guide to help teachers navigate the challenges of integrating 3D printing into education.
Fuji Electric launches rack-mount DC power system for data centers
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The new system is in direct response to the increase in data center power consumption as facilities adopt higher-performance, higher-capacity servers.
JB Hi-Fi buys The Good Guys for cool $870 million
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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jb hi-fi
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m&a
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the good guys
In a bold move, JB Hi-Fi acquires The Good Guys for £870m, eyeing synergy in the booming home appliance sector.
New contest to help get young people into cybersecurity careers
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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partners
Kaspersky Labs has launched a global contest to get people into cybersecurity professions in response to growing cyber threats.
Managed services and Aruba: What it means for NZ channel partners
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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hpe
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hpe aruba networking
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partners
Aruba has launched a new partner program, as well as Network as a Service and managed service options, to provide growth opportunities for its channel partners.
Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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healthtech
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government
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technology investment network
The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.
Aruba channel gets managed services push with new partner program
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Aruba has launched new offerings to enable its channel partners, including the Aruba Mobile First Platform and Partner Ready for Networking Program.
New Asia Pacific chief as Malwarebytes continues global expansion
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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volution
Malwarebytes appoints Jeff Hurmuses as Asia Pacific vice president, aiming to mirror its EMEA success by expanding in Australia, India, and beyond.
Data centers deployments driving significant growth in active optimal cable market
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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optical networking
The data center is expected to lead the end-user segment, with APAC estimated to grow at the highest rate in the overall market till 2022.
Party time: Winners take the stage at Xerocon South Partner Awards
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
It was an exciting night for Xero partners, as winners took the stage to receive their awards at Xerocon South on Friday night. We've got the pics!.
Y Soft looks to sustain growth, sets sights on Australia and NZ
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Enterprise solutions firm Y Soft is experiencing strong growth in Australia and New Zealand, with a reported 30% boost in revenue.
Sex Robots: The argument of tech and intimacy
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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robots
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ai
Robots and sexuality in the spotlight at the 12th IFIP TC9 HCC12 Conference in the UK. Technology's influence on human intimacy explored.
ALE shakes up leadership team with new hires
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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ale
ALE announces leadership changes as part of its expansion plan, with Matthieu Destot leading global sales and Nicolas Brunel heading up communications.
2degrees lands major Government TaaS contract
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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government
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ministry of primary industries
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2degrees
2degrees has been chosen by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries to provide site connectivity and telecommunications services.