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 264
Solid foundation vital for smart security
Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
In order for a business to build a strong, secure network, they need to lay a solid foundation for the architecture to handle rapid changes.
Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage
Mon, 16th May 2016
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uc
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4g technology
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rural broadband initiative
Spark brings 4G to Taranaki, improving mobile coverage for residents and visitors, including access to Rural Wireless Broadband.
My month with a new Fitbit: The Blaze
Mon, 16th May 2016
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fitbit
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reviews
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technology gifts
Off the bat, the Blaze is a massive step up from Fitbit's other offerings. And that's saying a lot considering I am a huge fan of their products.
Avaya focuses on Govt with new appointment
Mon, 16th May 2016
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uc
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avaya
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contact centre
Avaya appoints Peter Whitely as new account director for Federal Government in Australia to drive digital transformation.
Opinion: Is technology making us bad at our jobs?
Fri, 6th May 2016
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cloud services
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opinion
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digital technology
Tech reliance questioned as typo calamity exposes the perils of automated complacency in the modern workplace.
Double senior hire as Paessler AG bolsters APAC team
Thu, 5th May 2016
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apm
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software development
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ict
The pair will collaborate closely on reinforcing the company's overall growth strategy to further expand its footprint across APAC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spark NZ data centre reaping energy savings
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
A new cooling system implemented in a Spark data centre in Auckland is saving a street's worth of energy every year.
Lessons on digital citizenship in the classroom vital
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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technology in the classroom
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edtech
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dte
Lessons in digital citizenship are crucial for students navigating the digital world, according to a new whitepaper from NetRef.
Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.
Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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council
The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.
Rapid growth for LPWA Internet of Things, APAC to dominate connections
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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iot
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pyramid research
New research reveals Low Powered Wide Area (LPWA) Internet of Things (IoT) connections will make up more than half of all IoT connections by 2020.
Cyber threats evolving at a rapid pace
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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casb
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forcepoint
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cyber attacks
Cyber threats are rapidly evolving, warns Forcepoint's Global Threat Report, with severe consequences for businesses.
Big data creates need for data scientists, according to expert
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Organisations should consider creating roles for data scientists as big data continues to provide valuable insights, says Teradata.
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.