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 357
Technology can support working families, experts say
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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careers
Flexible working arrangements are crucial to keep employees engaged and reduce attrition, says new research from WFS Australia.
NZ tablet shipments down despite ‘colossal’ detachables growth
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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uc
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
NZ tablet market wobbles as slate sales slide, but detachable varieties soar with a sharp 142% growth, IDC reports.
Former EMC exec joins Commvault
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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commvault
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netapp
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nutanix
Commvault appoints Mark Velthuis as VP for Indirect Business in Asia Pacific and Japan, as part of its growth strategy.
Are Australian Govt websites up to scratch?
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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websites
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australian government
A new report has revealed that the majority of Australian government websites are failing to meet plain English language guidelines.
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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ird
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websites
New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.
Vendors reaping the rewards from restructures, experts say
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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drones
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sdn
Restructuring led to margin improvement for most vendors in 2015, but vendors need to pursue automation to obtain a long-term cost advantage.
Businesses warned about invoice fraud
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Businesses at risk of invoice fraud due to increase in email fraud, lack of automated invoice software, warns Concur.
Ramped up NFV and SDN spend expected to reach $158 billion
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Telecoms' fervour for tech upgrade sets £158bn target, with a 116% CAGR forecast through 2021 in NFV and SDN investment.
How traditional businesses can win the cloud game
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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open source
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cloud services
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red hat
Traditional businesses must embrace a hybrid cloud approach to compete with disruptive platform-based companies like Uber and Airbnb, says Red Hat.
Apple TV users in for a treat
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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siri
Apple TV's Siri gets a major boost, offering users faster access to thousands of apps and live TV channels, says Eddy Cue.
In pics: Apple's WWDC updates
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple unveils fresh updates at WWDC, including revolutionary macOS Sierra, Siri upgrades, and the 'biggest ever' iOS 10.
Tim Cook speaks up about Orlando shootings
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Tim Cook opens Apple Worldwide Develop Conference with a tribute to victims of Orlando shooting, highlighting importance of diversity.
Govt reacts to small business group recommendations
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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government
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smb
The Government commits to easing small business operations in response to the Small Business Development Group’s recommendations, including tax simplification.
Adams celebrates RBI completion, acknowledges Chorus
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
The Rural Broadband Initiative build has come to an end, with Chorus' role in the $234 million dollar initiative being praised.
'Highly fragmented' two-factor biometrics market set to grow
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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biometrics
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technavio
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banking
The global two-factor biometrics market is set to grow at over 22% between 2016 and 2020, driven by the increasing use of mobile devices, according to analysts.
Dimension Data CEO Brett Dawson calls it quits after 12 years
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Jason Goodall replaces Brett Dawson as CEO of Dimension Data, effective immediately. Goodall says he is excited about the opportunities ahead.
BYOD security: Key market research findings
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
The global BYOD security market is set to reach $337 million by 2020, driven by increased use of mobile devices, says Technavio.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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dyslexia
The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Sky, Vodafone merger 'raises some questions'
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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uc
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telco
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sky
InternetNZ us calling for network neutrality following the proposed merger of Sky and Vodafone announced last week.
Security appliance market continues healthy streak
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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security appliances
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analyst report
The security appliance market has recorded an 11th straight quarter of growth, with positive growth in both vendor revenue and unit shipments in 1Q16.