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 186
Are businesses spoiled for choice when it comes to their security options?
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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firewall
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network management
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network security
The abundance of IT and network security options available to businesses can be overwhelming, warns Fortinet distributor Wavelink.
Business management proving a struggle for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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prospa
Small business owners in New Zealand are struggling with finance, IT and digital marketing, according to a study by Prospa.
Commvault expands local leadership team in bid to boost ANZ momentum
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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partner programmes
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commvault
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business strategy
Commvault shifts gear with new ANZ business strategy, eyes strategic global partnerships to boost growth.
Single visit fibre install now available through Chorus
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
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video
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fibre
Chorus has been working hard to get single-visit fibre installation over the line as the Rugby World Cup gets closer.
Volvo and Uber team up to deliver self-driving vehicle
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cartech
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uber
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volvo
Volvo and Uber unveil a self-driving car, ready for autonomous ride-sharing.
Enable celebrates 100,000th connection as Rugby World Cup nears
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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broadband
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fibre
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crown fibre holdings
Enable nets 100k users, urges switch to fibre for Rugby Cup streams.
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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cyber attacks
Aussie cyberattacks soar by 18%, costing firms US$6.9m in security.
Freeview On Demand now on streaming device
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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video
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digital entertainment
Freeview's On Demand platform is now available on its streaming device, DISH TV SmartVU X, offering viewers a one-stop-shop for free content.
Is the pain of resetting passwords finally over?
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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microsoft
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passwords
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kcom
Microsoft has declared that constantly resetting passwords is outdated and potentially makes users more vulnerable to hacking.
Newtech's new partnership to deliver analytics and reporting tools to APAC
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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bi
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big data
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contact centre
Newtech Solutions partners with Tollring to bring call analytics and reporting tools to its Asia Pacific customers.
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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chartered accountants
More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.
Datacenter People expands Asian presence
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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payroll systems
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hcm
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data center management
Datacenter People bolsters Asia presence with HR Exchange tie-up for local talent sourcing.
Print management key to helping IT department
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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document management
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ecm
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printing
Y Soft claims integrated print management reduces IT woes, boosts efficiency.
Kiwi marketers urged to jump on the video advertising train
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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video
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martech
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digital marketing
With digital-only advertising in New Zealand surpassing television advertising, New Zealand markerters are being urged to embrace video in their marketing mix.
Renewed concerns over use of personal data, according to survey
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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privacy
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online security
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data usage
New survey reveals 79% of New Zealanders concerned about protection of personal data, with 73% changing online behaviour as a result.
Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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icehouse
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jasper wireless
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real estate
New Zealand entrepreneur Mark Hurley is launching Jasper, a tech-enabled marketplace for investing in commercial real estate with lower minimums and fees.
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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monitors
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pro av
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sky sports
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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email security
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online dating
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
Hitachi and Virtusa look to advance AI in financial services
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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fintech
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ai
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hitachi
Hitachi and Virtusa are teaming up in Silicon Valley to develop AI-based solutions for the financial services industry.
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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printing
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tax
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konica minolta
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.
Outlook not great as PCD market set to continue its decline
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Global personal computing device market to decline by 3% in 2019, with units reaching 392.5 million, according to IDC. #technology #PCs.
Alibaba Cloud forms three-way strategic alliance
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud services
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alibaba
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softbank
Alibaba Cloud, WeWork & SoftBank unite, forging a dynamic trio to bolster global firms in China.
Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS
Fri, 31st May 2019
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft
New Zealand-based chatbot platform Ambit has partnered with business solutions firm Fusion5 in New Zealand and Australia.