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 274
CLX teams up with Wirefast for enterprise IoT delivery
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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clx communications
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wirefast
CLX Communications has teamed up with Wirefast to offer IoT connectivity to enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare.
Labour scoffs at KiwiRail's cyber security fail
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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labour party
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kiwirail
Labour Party criticises KiwiRail's cyber security, saying the test website was left open to the public allowing free bookings.
EMC and VMWare launch hyper-converged infrastructure appliance
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
EMC and VMWare launch new VCE VxRail Appliance family, a hyper-converged infrastructure appliance for VMware environments.
Old malware foe active in Aus and NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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spam
Bayrob displays a message suggesting the user the downloaded file is incompatible with the system, while it is actually already releasing a Trojan.
Mobility workforce a security headache
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses need to rethink how they are protecting company information transmitted between remote employees in the wake of the mobile workforce.
Bricks and mortar still king, according to new study
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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centre for advanced retail studies
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brand development
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retail
Kiwi retailers still rely on brick and mortar stores for sales, loyalty and brand experience, according to a new survey.
Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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uc
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tuanz
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rural broadband initiative
As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.
Westpac Australia launches online management platform
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Westpac partners with Octet to launch an online platform aiding Aussie companies with global payments and supply chain management.
New head of networking for Avaya, focus on SDN
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Avaya appoints Maan Al-Shakarchi as head of networking for APAC, EMEA; responsible for driving sales of networking solutions.
Competitive vendor landscape driving data enter cooling market
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Surge in innovation heightens competition within data center cooling industry, as vendors vie for enterprise partnerships.
Social media a gateway for cyber criminals
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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social media
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tablets
Experts warn of rising social media threats as cybercriminals exploit personal data, urging firms to bolster digital defences.
Beyond CRM: advanced analytics vital
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are being urged to move towards more advanced data analytics to better understand their customers and increase sales.
Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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saas
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data privacy
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cloud services
Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.
Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Department of Internal Affairs and ACMA are teaming up to combat spam and cybercrime across New Zealand and Australia.
New case study reveals benefits of BYOD collaboration in schools
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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uc
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byod
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collaboration
BYOD programmes in classrooms are benefiting students, as they adapt learning to the increasingly mobile nature of technology.
Skyfii scores three-year data analytics Wi-Fi contract
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data services company Skyfii has won a three-year contract with Lederer Group, that will see it supply data analytics and Wi-Fi services.
Inside Info nabs Qlik Partner of the Year two years running
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Inside Info named Qlik's ANZ Partner of the Year for second consecutive year. Over 120 active Qlik deployments across Australia.
Tracking privileged access vital, says Gartner
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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pam
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analyst report
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research director
Unless organisations track and review privileged activity, they risk being blindsided by insider threats and errors that cause significant outages.
Security strategies under par, says experts
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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rsm australia
Businesses need to up their security game, with advisory firm RSM Australia claiming security is becoming a spectator sport.
NZBA warning against Catphishing scams
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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phishing
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email security
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new zealand bankers’ association
The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.