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 326
National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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national standards
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nz council for education research
New Zealand principals and teachers are questioning the impact of National Standards on student achievement and motivation.
SaaS market growing in tandem with rising cloud adoption
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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saas
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hcm
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cloud services
The global SaaS market is expected to reach $58bn by 2021, thanks to improved security and cost effectiveness of SaaS solutions.
Gemalto inks deal with China Mobile as it makes connected car play
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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iot
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gemalto
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china mobile
China Mobile has partnered with Gemalto to supply its LinqUS On-Demand Connectivity solution and eSIMs to the telecom carrier.
2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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iot
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ovum
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insurance
67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.
Australian and New Zealand businesses to capitalise on 'burgeoning subscription economy'
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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saas
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ovum
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zuora
Over 70% of one-time payment businesses plan to migrate customers to recurring subscription models in the next few years, says Ovum survey.
Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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malware
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wearables
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iot
As long as a device can be connected to the web or other devices and isn’t secured, it can be accessed stealthily and used to a criminal’s advantage.
Crucial launches new modules to boost system performance in the data center
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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storage
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crucial
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it infrastructure
Crucial launches new DDR4 server DIMMs to provide greater memory bandwidth and increased performance for organisations.
BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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blackberry
BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
VR headsets off to a strong start, according to forecasts
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
In its 1st year of consumer shipments, virtually reality headsets have got off to a strong start with forecasts predicting 2 million units worldwide.
Detachables: Apple pushes Microsoft out of top spot
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Apple has surged to the top of the detachable market in New Zealand, pushing Microsoft into second, according to IDC New Zealand.
New international collaboration with University of Auckland to lead robotics development
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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robots
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auckland university
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automotive
The University of Auckland partners with the University of Stuttgart for a robotics collaboration to benefit digital engineering and human-machine interface.
Microsoft and Laos government to accelerate DX
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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modernisation
Microsoft hosts Government Solution Day event in Laos to showcase the benefits of technology in digital transformation and economic development.
Datacloud forum headed to Singapore
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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blockchain
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colocation
Datacloud Asia, the first deal-making forum for the region, will take place in Feb 2017, bringing together data center and cloud players.
Instagram loves New Zealand: Our most Instragrammed spots in 2016
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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instagram
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social media
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tourism
The top 10 most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand have been revealed, showcasing the country's stunning landscapes and photography skills.
NZ leading in digital govt, set to host digital leaders summit
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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government
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realme
New Zealand to host international digital leaders summit in 2018 and becomes chair of D5 group of nations. #DigitalTransformation.
Is your organisation prepared for digital transformation? Apparently not
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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open source
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ovum
A new study by Ovum reveals a staggering 33% of global organisations are underprepared for the crucial shift to digital.
Big changes over at Cylance as it works out its ANZ channel strategy
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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ai security
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ai
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cylance
Cylance has announced new executive appointments in Australia and New Zealand to strengthen its channel and sales teams.
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it spending
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
Geoff Wright to lead Dell EMC's channel in ANZ
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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distributors
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business confidence
Dell EMC appoints Geoff Wright as new channel chief for ANZ, responsible for implementing new partner program.
Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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personal computing devices
Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.