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 278
DX to accelerate Big Data and Analytics adoption in APAC
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Digital transformation in APAC to boost Big Data adoption, with a $65bn productivity boom forecasted, says IDC.
Three ways to meet consumer demand this year
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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uc
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cx
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martech
In 2023, staying ahead in retail means mastering omni-channel experiences and refining customer journey analytics, asserts Teradata.
Organisations need to adopt a zero-trust approach
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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exc saltbush
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tablets
Organisations need to change their attitudes when it comes to network security, and must acquire a zero trust approach to prevent disruption.
Analytics not enough, according to expert
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations failing to tap full potential of data, says Qualtrics. Companies need to understand 'why' data is collected.
Equinix data centers anchor Southern Cross Cable
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The Southern Cross cable system offers protected trans-pacific routes among Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States.
New cyber threat using SEO to target websites
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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martech
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cybersecurity
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akamai
Akamai Technologies has identified a new cyber threat manipulating SEO with SQL injections, impacting over 3,800 websites and misleading search engine rankings.
NetApp buys SolidFire for cool $870m
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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storage
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netapp
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flash storage
NetApp will now have all-flash offerings that address each of the three largest All-Flash Array market segments.
Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app offers free downloads
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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edutech
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apps
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retail
The Oxford Learner's Thesaurus is celebrating World Thesaurus Day today with a promotion on its app for iOS and Android.
Is BYOD in the classroom too much of a distraction?
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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byod
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mobility
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technology in the classroom
A new study has revealed some teachers are banning personal devices for fear of distraction, despite recognising they may be central for learning.
Inside Facebook's data centers
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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facebook
Facebook has several data centers around the world, including Fort Worth Texas, Altoona, Prineville, Forest City and Lulea.
Vodafone says goodbye to Viaduct, hello to Workplace of the Future
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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uc
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partners
Vodafone to unite Auckland staff in a futuristic hub at Smales Farm, signalling a tech-led workplace evolution.
The 5th Wave: Five waves, 105 incomplete plot lines
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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film
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reviews
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technology gifts
Alien apocalypse flick 'The 5th Wave' disappoints with teen clichés and hasty plot, leaving viewers and critics underwhelmed.
Data lakes transforming the enterprise data warehouse
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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centurylink
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hadoop
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data lake
The introduction of data lakes is one of the most significant changes to enterprise data warehouse technology, according to CenturyLink.
Step by step: how to get back into your iOS device if you're locked out
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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ios
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apple
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technology gifts
An iOS device will lock its owner out if the wrong passcode is entered six times in a row. We show you how to get back in.
Do you care where your illegally downloaded files come from?
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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piracy
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file sharing
Risk of punishment can reduce unlawful file-sharing by 40%, says research from the Univesity of East Anglia and Newcastle University.
How to give your business the competitive edge
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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supply chain
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erp
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uxc eclipse
There are a number of broad trends sweeping through the local market that are likely to contribute a more competitive stance for businesses in 2016.
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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uc
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4g technology
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skinny mobile
Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.
Smart TVs the latest hacker weapon
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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check point software
Cyber criminals are using creative ways to the exploit the cracks of a more connected world, according security vendor Check Point.
In pictures: Product galore at CES 2016
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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asus
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ces
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tablets
More than 3800 exhibitors unveiled their latest technologies at arguably the world's largest technology event, CES 2016, held in Las Vegas last week.
DevOps rapidly transforming IT
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
The rise of hybrid IT and multiple cloud deployments are contributing to the importance of containers in the IT industry.