About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 317
Lack of access to information affecting Australian productivity
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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uc
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productivity
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contact centre
Australian productivity is suffering due to employees' struggles to access accurate information, a survey by 8x8 reveals, impacting customer service quality.
NetApp named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for primary storage
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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netapp
NetApp has been named a Leader in the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for primary storage, positioning the company highest for ability to execute.
This is what our kids will hate us for: IoT devices 'asbestos of the future'
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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iot
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.
UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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drones
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cleantech
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amazon
UPS gains FAA approval for drone deliveries, marking a pivotal shift in parcel logistics. Experts see it as a strategic move against Amazon.
Phishing leading cause of data breaches across Australia
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing is the leading cause of data breaches in Australia, affecting government, finance, and manufacturing sectors, says Carbon Black's latest report.
Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.
Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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callaghan innovation
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massey university
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accelerator
Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.
Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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devops
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data analytics
Governments must prioritize technology to improve business outcomes, says Gartner's new research on government CIOs.
Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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bitglass
Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.
IDC veteran takes up managing director role for ANZ
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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recruitment
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analyst report
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research director
Parekh is tasked with leading IDC’s global coverage with regional and local presence, knowledge, expertise and support in Australia and New Zealand.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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uc
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orcon
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slingshot
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
Lenovo DCG nabs channel head for ANZ enterprise
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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recruitment
The appointment comes as the company looks to continue growing its business in the ANZ region and invest in its channel-first strategy.
Where do ethics lie in regard to AI implementation?
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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ai
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ethics
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data management
Australian organisations must consider ethical concerns around data management to effectively harness AI, says study.
New face at Nutanix as it ramps up APJ expansion
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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converged infrastructure
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recruitment
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nutanix
Reizes lead the 30-strong marketing team across Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Cloudera launches machine learning as part of new platform
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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data science
Cloudera debuts its new machine learning tool at the Strata Data Conference, promising streamlined, self-service ML environments for IT and data science teams.
Enterprises missing out on benefits of cloud, research finds
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
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accenture
Enterprises are missing cloud benefits due to security concerns, compliance demands, and organisational complexity, Accenture research reveals.
Smartphone market at 'tipping point' while PC landscape is changing
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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digital signage
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mdm
Device shipments decline by 3.7% in 2019, with smartphones at a 'tipping point' due to longer user retention, while 5G-capable phones are set to rise.
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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2degrees
New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.
Ingram Micro distributor of the year for Lenovo
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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lenovo
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onenet
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datacom
Ingram Micro, Datacom, and Acquire are among the winners at Lenovo's Business Partner Gala Awards in Auckland.
Trend Micro named as leader in endpoint security
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
Trend Micro named leading endpoint security provider in Forrester's Q2 2019 report, with top scores in threat prevention and detection.