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 271
Intel Security enters MSP agreement with CYBER-i
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel security
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agc networks
Intel Security has partnered with CYBER-i to offer outcome-based managed security services, due to increasing cyber threats.
Wynyard lands $3.3 million advdanced cyber analytics contract
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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risk & compliance
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wynyard group
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risk management
Security software firm Wynyard Group has entered into a new agreement with a large, unnamed consulting and risk management firm, worth $3.3 million.
Flexi Buy 'reckless', fined $50,000 following ComCom report
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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commerce commission
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flexi buy
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smartphones
Flexi Buy fined £50k following Commerce Commission's report on mobile trader industry, as investigations into other companies continue.
Tinder matchmaker? Yes please
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Tinder's latest twist: play Cupid for your friends with a new matchmaking feature, letting you share profiles and spread the love.
Vodafone brings Telecommunications-as-a-Service to Govt
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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uc
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government
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contact centre
Careers New Zealand has entered into a partnership agreement with Vodafone, becoming one of the first government agencies to adopt TaaS.
Govt's data breach bill will unleash confusion, says expert
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government's mandatory data breach notification proposals.
New Spotify feature helps users 'discover' undiscovered music
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Spotify unveils 'Fresh Finds', a new weekly feature curated to spotlight emerging talents before they hit the big time.
Is managed security the answer to cyber crime?
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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centurylink
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mssp
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threat landscape
Businesses need to stay on top of emerging cyber threats, as hackers are becoming more resourceful, says CenturyLink.
Data analytics, mobility and cloud accelerating business decisions
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The evolution of mobility, data analytics and cloud computing is revolutionizing market research, says Qualtrics.
Point-of-sale malware attacks still strong in 2016
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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malware
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martech
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commerce systems
Point-of-sale breaches will continue to be a major issue in the IT world in 2016, according to security firm Carbon Black.
What's the latest weapon in the fight against malware?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks embarked on a research project using known malicious servers to discover whether cookies can help understand malware identity.
Highest growth in APAC for IoT healthcare
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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iot
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healthtech
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healthcare
he launch of technological advanced devices and analytics software are expected to fuel the growth of this market.
UFB demand strong, says Amy Adams
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
One in five of New Zealand's eligible households, schools and businesses have connected to ultra fast broadband, says government.
Spark to credit customers from Chorus savings
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.
EMC updates flagship enterprise storage platform
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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storage
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emc
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flash storage
EMC launches VMAX All Flash, revamping enterprise storage with up to 4PB scale and groundbreaking real-time compression.
SPCA Auckland goes digital
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
SPCA and tech firm Fronde partner to streamline pet adoptions with a custom-built app, replacing paper-based system.
CX solutions a 'substantial' opportunity, says new report
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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cx
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martech
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marketing
Demand for customer experience solutions is on the rise, according to new research from Technology Business Research.
Data: is it really helping?
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
While data promises business transformation, Teradata reveals pitfalls leading to wasted time and resources in ill-aligned strategies.
Database-as-a-Service a win-win for both providers and enterprises
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
New data management solutions are needed as data creation and processing increase, says Frost - Sullivan. Cloud-based DBaaS is becoming popular.
Free Wi-Fi at Northland DHB hospitals
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The objective is to make the hospital experience more pleasant by enabling patients to maintain communication with family and business contacts.