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 365
Zerto launches DR solution in IBM Cloud
Thu, 5th May 2016
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dr
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public cloud
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cloud services
Zerto partners with IBM to launch new disaster recovery solution in the cloud, aiming to protect critical IT infrastructure and streamline business continuity.
In pics: WatchGuard channel partners celebrate Queenstown style
Thu, 5th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
More than 40 partners headed down to Queenstown for WatchGuard's annual partner conference, and by the looks of things the event was a hit.
Quality assurance vital to IT transformation success
Wed, 4th May 2016
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digital transformation
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uxc eclipse
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partners
UXC Eclipse stresses quality assurance as the linchpin of successful IT transformations amidst rapid tech evolution.
Kiwis sit a lot, according to Fitbit data
Wed, 4th May 2016
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healthtech
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fitbit
Kiwis are high on the list when it comes to sitting time, with new research from Fitbit showing we’re only behind the US and China with sitting times.
EMC names winners of the EMC Leaders of the Modern Data Center award
Wed, 4th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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emc
EMC announces winners of its Modern Data Center Awards, including Verizon Labs, Etisalat MISR, Lightstorm Entertainment and The University of North Texas.
Implementing a big data programme in the cloud
Wed, 4th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
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centurylink
Enterprises with limited resources may face technical and infrastructure challenges when implementing big data analytics solutions.
IoT, SDDCs and consolidation impacting micro-mobile data center market
Wed, 4th May 2016
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hyperscale
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iot
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dc
The global micro-mobile data center market is expected to reach US$853 million by 2020, with three major trends influencing the market.
Mobility capabilities essential, says expert
Wed, 4th May 2016
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mobility
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wfs australia
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workforce management
Mobile capabilities are essential within the enterprise, as more organisations utilise technologies to create flexible work environments.
Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses
Wed, 4th May 2016
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virtualisation
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daas
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ai security
Webroot and Citrix integrate to enhance security and scalability for enterprise customers. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity.
Dicker Data named WatchGuard distie of the year
Wed, 4th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Dicker Data has been named Distributor of the Year at WatchGuard’s APAC partner awards, while Systemnet was awarded Partner of the Year.
In pics: Inside Westcon-Comstor Imagine 2016
Wed, 4th May 2016
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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innovation
Tech visionaries gather at Westcon-Comstor Imagine 2016 in Auckland, showcasing cutting-edge industry innovations.
Accelerator programme looking for Kiwi health tech start ups
Wed, 4th May 2016
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healthtech
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bayer
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startups
Start ups focused on health technologies are being asked to put their hands up for support bringing their innovations to market.
Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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fintech
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analyst report
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banking
Vendors need to step up or step aside as new demands in the digital banking sector place pressure on businesses.
PM Education Excellence Awards finalists revealed
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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pm education excellence awards
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awards
Finalists for Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards announced with 14 making the cut, says Education Minister.
Crazy things small business owners tried to write-off on their taxes last year
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Mixing personal and business expenses is the most common mistake small business owners make that result in audits.
Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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green party
Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.
ANZ Bank reports 11% profit drop
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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anz bank
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banking
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ceo
ANZ Bank reports 11% drop in half year profits for 2016, due to lending competition and customer preference for fixed rate mortgages.
New chief for Dimension Data APAC
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dimension data
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sap
Dimension Data has appointed former SAP exec John Lombard as CEO of its Asia Pacific business, replacing Bill Padfield.
Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dick smith
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colliers
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landlords
Former Dick Smith stores in New Zealand are being snapped up by other retailers, including Bed Bath - Beyond, as the company closes its doors.
The perimeter is everywhere - so where is your data really?
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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malware
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data protection
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cybersecurity
In an era of ubiquitous data migration, safeguarding your data's whereabouts is crucial yet increasingly complex, says ESET researcher Cameron Camp.