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 271
Gartner: The 10 rules CIOs must follow for rapid IT cost reduction
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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cost
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analyst report
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payroll
COVID-19 forces CIOs to find immediate IT cost savings, says Gartner. IT spending expected to contract globally. #COVID19 #ITcostsavings.
One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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recruitment
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skills gap
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employment
One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.
BigCommerce unveils Partner Awards winners
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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martech
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partner programmes
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open source
Now in its third year, the annual awards program recognises top-performing partners among BigCommerces global network.
Backups as a last line of defence are under threat
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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dr
Malware can incrementally overwrite and encrypt backups, rendering them inadequate as an insurance policy against ransomware.
Demand for stay-at-home entertainment sees smart speaker market soar
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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google
Global smart speaker market set to reach 163 million units in 2021, with Mainland China leading the way, according to Canalys.
Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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open source
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cybersecurity
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sas
Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.
By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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ai
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skillsoft
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exabeam
Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.
Cybersecurity market continues meteoric ascent
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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vpns
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The cybersecurity market continues its meteoric ascent, with cybercrime damages increasing significantly, according to the World Economic Forum.
Dell Technologies expands as-a-Service capabilities
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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cleantech
Dell Technologies expands its as-a-Service capabilities with Project APEX to simplify access to technology on-demand.
Verizon launches international private 5G platform
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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smartphones
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uc
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5g & beyond
Verizon Business launches international private 5G platform with Nokia, enabling businesses to deploy dedicated 5G networks.
Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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edge security
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cybersecurity
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nztech
COVID-19 has increased New Zealand's reliance on digital devices, but Kiwis aren't adapting their cybersecurity habits, says NZTech CEO.
ANZ marketers have data and analytics challenges to overcome
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Marketers in Australia and New Zealand are facing a new growth mandate, with 93% prioritising marketing-led growth, according to Salesforce Datorama.
Acronis expands global data centre network, including new facilities in NZ
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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acronis
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cloud data center
The expansion ensures that the full range of Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions will be available to partners and organisations around the world.
Average person has 100 passwords - study
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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password manager
Average users now have around 100 passwords, a 25% increase from earlier this year, likely due to increased app downloads during lockdown, says NordPass.
Microsoft, Verizon join forces to accelerate delivery of 5G applications
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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uc
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iot
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industrial iot
Verizon and Microsoft are teaming up to create new ways for enterprises to accelerate the delivery of fast and secure 5G applications.
Huawei launches world's first True Wireless Stereo earphones in Australia
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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huawei
Huawei has announced the Australian launch of its latest flagship True Wireless Stereo earphones, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro.
Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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workplace
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workplace by facebook
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covid-19
Frontline leaders are being blocked from strategic decision making compared to their HQ counterparts, despite pandemic pressures.
Majority of industrial enterprises face increase cyber threats since COVID-19
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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claroty
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covid-19
Leadership's top cyber security priority was implementing new technology solutions since the onset of the pandemic.
Telco industry urges New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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smartphones
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recycling
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tcf
New Zealanders are being urged to recycle their old mobile phones as part of Recycling Week NZ, supported by the Telecommunications Forum.
IBM expands partnership with ServiceNow to help businesses take advantage of AI
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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ai
The partnership will help companies reduce operational risk and lower costs by applying AI to automate IT operations.