About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 263
Security breaches: When, not if
Wed, 25th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Ixia warns that security breaches are an inevitable 'when', urging businesses to adopt a 360-degree network approach for robust defence.
New senior VP/CIO for Adobe as it pushes cloud business
Wed, 25th May 2016
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martech
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supply chain
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cloud services
Adobe appoints Cynthia Stoddard as SVP and CIO to lead its cloud strategy and develop scalable technology infrastructure.
How to prevent security breaches when patching is not an option
Wed, 25th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is warning businesses that rely too much on software patches, saying they could fall victim to 'zero day' vulnerabilities.
Cloud essential to meet growing customer demands
Tue, 24th May 2016
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cloud services
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fronde
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retail
Fronde champions cloud solutions for retailers to innovate and meet the surging demand for personalised shopping experiences.
Big data and analytics a $187 billion opportunity
Tue, 24th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Global revenues for big data and business analytics are set to explode, with IDC forecasting a growth to over $187 billion in 2019.
Cybersecurity risk-management vital, says expert
Tue, 24th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cybersecurity risk-management is not only vitally important to individuals, businesses & governments around the globe - it's very tough to get right.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
Move over IoT: Analytics of Things is here
Tue, 24th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
The potential of the Internet of Things is underestimated, according to Teradata, who stress the importance of analytics.
Geeks on Wheels lands in Dunedin
Tue, 24th May 2016
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uc
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geeks on wheels
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ufb
Geeks on Wheels has launched in Dunedin in response to increased demand in the area following the rollout of UFB.
CIOs need to examine data center options now
Fri, 20th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The time has come for IT professionals to thoroughly examine their data center options, with multiple demands on corporate CIOs never being greater.
Digital services and technology vendors forced to change approach
Fri, 20th May 2016
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martech
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marketing
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tbr
Digital marketing services and technology vendors are having to adapt their campaigns as customer demand changes, says a report by Technology Business Research.
Auckland Council launches Buzzed campaign to target city's youth
Fri, 20th May 2016
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auckland council
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buzzed
Buzzed will feature stories designed to stimulate conversation on the real impacts of alcohol and drugs to inspire change.
Christchurch Art Gallery website top of the tops
Fri, 20th May 2016
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cloud services
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websites
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museums australasia multimedia and publication design awards
Christchurch Art Gallery's revamped website dazzles, scoring top awards at the prestigious MAPDAs, affirming its innovative online presence.
IPC ups its data center game with Nexcenter accreditation
Wed, 18th May 2016
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Philippines-based IPC has announced its flagship internet data center facility has been accredited as a Nexcenter network of data centers.
ESET holds ranking in security software market
Wed, 18th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
ESET solidifies its stance, ranked 5th in a stagnating security software market, boasting business segment growth.
Google data centers receive makeovers
Wed, 18th May 2016
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google
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it infrastructure
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partners
Google aims to spruce up its data centers with murals by artists to draw attention to how information in the cloud works.
Tips and tricks on your iPhone 6s
Wed, 18th May 2016
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
Discover iPhone 6s secrets: From 3D Touch to Siri offers, master your device with these 12 indispensable tips.
Telecom Infrastructure Services market slowly declining
Tue, 17th May 2016
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uc
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tbr
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modernisation
TIS market will decline slowly through 2020, but transformation related to softwaremediated networks and 5G boosts professional services.
Integrating customer experience + employee engagement programs crucial
Tue, 17th May 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Blending employee and client feedback boosts satisfaction, Qualtrics reveals, urging companies to adopt a united approach for loyalty.
Brocade migrates China Pharmaceutical University to the cloud
Tue, 17th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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brocade
The move sees CPU consolidate multiple server farms into a single cloud data center supported by a comprehensive IP networking solution from Brocade.