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
Vodafone to lead 'major' digital transformation at The Trusts
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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telco
The transformation will include improved mobile voice and data capability, unified comms, improved security, and improved Wi-Fi services.
DDoS attacks creating opportunity for vendors
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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ddos
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aras
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analyst report
Demand for advanced DDoS mitigation solution is booming as online businesses are hacked. Solutions needed to defend against attacks.
Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.
Commvault inks deal with ViFX
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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commvault
Data protection firm Commvault has signed a deal with ViFX to manage the New Zealand-based company's strategic information assets.
The Warehouse ups its prepaid mobile game
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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talk
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the warehouse group
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handsets
The Warehouse is building on its entry into the mobile world, launching new combo packs to reel in new customers.
Ingram Micro to boost UC NetXUSA acquisition
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
ngram Micro has acquired US-based NETXUSA, a unified communications value-added distributor focused on VOIP and IP phones for telco resellers.
Employee engagement more important than ever
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Employee engagement programmes are crucial to improve productivity, says REFFIND, and must be implemented correctly from the start.
Trademark scam underway in NZ
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New scam targets trademark applicants in New Zealand, warns AJ Park. Businesses asked for misleading payments of over $1600.
Original big data solutions vital, says Teradata
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Teradata underscores the need for bespoke big data solutions, advising firms to forge unique analytic strategies for competitive edge.
Pronto Software and IBM target mid-market
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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pronto software
Pronto Software is expanding is IBM partnership in order to offer cloud integration services to the mid-market.
Driverless pizza delivery? It's a thing.
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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government
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domino's
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innovation
NZ could lead the way in trialling Domino's driverless pizza delivery unit, the Transport Minister announces, as the nation embraces innovative tech.
Wearable devices to surpass 200 million
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Driven by a growing vendor line-up and consumer awareness, IDC forecasts global shipments of wearable devices to hit 237.1 million by 2020.
'Automate your invoicing to ease financial burden, says Concur
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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financing
Automating invoicing could ease financial burdens, according to Concur, which claims many organisations waste time and expenses on invoice management.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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collaboration
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digital media
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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flexera
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enterprise security
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cve
The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
CIOs urged to lead digital transformation
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
A new Harvard Business Review study highlights the critical need for CIOs to spearhead digital transformation or risk organisational disruption.
Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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seek
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recruitment
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talent
Australian ICT sector exudes vigour with a striking 10% surge in job ads, while cyber security talent is highly sought-after.
Insight: How Aussie channel stacks up for Workplace of the Future
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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workplace of the future
Australian and New Zealand businesses ill-equipped for workplace of the future, says Polycom ANZ managing director.
Warehouse, Noel Leeming online sales soar
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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noel leeming
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online shopping
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse Group is reports online sales ahead of domestic levels, with Noel Leeming growing online sales faster than the rest of NZ market.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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telco
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skinny mobile
Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award 2016.