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 272
Server and storage revenues on the rise
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Revenues for data centre servers and storage are set to swell to $88bn, spurred by IT infrastructure modernisation.
Cloud over on-premise when it comes to data safety, says new research
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
A new survey shows the majority of IT professionals believe data is safer in the cloud than on premises, when facing malfunctions and disasters.
Digital Transformation-as-a-Service? Avaya sets sites on APAC
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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avaya
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partners
Avaya plans to transition to a software and service company, offering cloud-based solutions for digital transformation.
What do all these IT predictions really mean?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
IT decision makers need to look at what predictions really mean after the hype has faded, according to UXC Consulting.
In pictures: Mobile World Congress 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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3d printing
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mobile world congress
Everything from virtual reality, new handsets and ingenious app ideas, to 3D printing, privacy protection and backend solutions were on display.
Porn Trojan rampant on Google Play store
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Porn clicker-type malicious apps disguised as legitimate apps are widespread on the Google Play store, researchers say.
Can your iPhone be hacked using just Play-Doh? Yep.
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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biometrics
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apple
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apple iphone
Touch ID may not be as secure as you thought, with a mobile security company getting around the security with an unlikely partner in crime: Play-Doh.
NZ Govt: Cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT department
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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new zealand government
Cybersecurity must be a boardroom priority, not just an IT issue, urges NZ Government, amid rising cybercrime and a stark PwC survey revealing vulnerabilities.
TEDx Auckland revamped for 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Auckland's TEDx event will feature 30 speakers and a multi-day experience for the first time, exploring the theme 'flipside'.
What do Facebook's new Reactions mean for business pages?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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facebook pages
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facebook for business
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best practice
Facebook Reactions launch has implications for businesses and publishers as they can now see how users respond to their content.
Google: shielding the world's news from digital attacks
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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ddos
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google
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gsa
Google expands Project Shield to protect online news outlets from cyber criminals and DDoS attacks, says company blog post.
What are the cyber security commandments?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Despite growing cyber threats, CompTIA finds many businesses and consumers lack adequate cyber security knowledge, making human error a leading risk.
New Facebook reactions arrive – but where's the dislike button?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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facebook
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wow
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social network
Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.
Should Aussie organisations be collecting metadata?
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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uxc consulting
UXC Consulting calls on Australian organisations to examine metadata position following Telecommunications Act amendment.
Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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higher education
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analyst report
Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.
Biggest tech trends to impact NZ in 2016
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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risk & compliance
IDC says IoT, cognitive computing, robotics, 3D printing, augmented/virtual reality and next gen security will accelerate DX in New Zealand.
Mobile proximity payment users to surpass 1 billion
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The analyst firm says the while they are the smallest, mobile proximity payments are the fastest growing segment in the market.
Top 10 Internet of Things technologies for 2017-2018
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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semiconductors
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iot
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risk & compliance
The Internet of Things will pose significant challenges for organisations due to the immaturity of technologies and lack of skills, says Gartner.
NCEA results show rising achievement rates
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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ncea
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qualifications
Student achievement rates in New Zealand have risen, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. #education #achievements.
Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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construction
Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.