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 335
Nutanix inks Flight Centre NZ contract
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Nutanix partners with Flight Centre New Zealand to implement its Enterprise Cloud Platform, shrinking data center footprint by 80%.
Trio of tech events secures record-breaking crowd in Singapore
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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data center world
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cloud expo
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women in tech
Cloud Expo Asia, Data Center World, and Cloud Security Expo Singapore 2016 prove triumphant with record-breaking attendance.
2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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wearables
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digital transformation
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.
Dimension Data headed for new heights in Lambton Quay
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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dimension data
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retail
Dimension Data targets innovation surge with a strategic move to Lambton Quay, Wellington in March, setting a new tech-savvy standard.
Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.
New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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collaboration
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kiwa digital
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callaghan innovation
New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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resellers
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sourcefire
Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.
IT's latest buzzword: Analytics of Things?
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Teradata says the Analytics of Things is key for IoT devices to generate value. Data must be analysed to be useful.
Cylance expands international footprint, chases Asian expansion
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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ai security
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ai
The AI cyber security firm adds expert trio to line up and signs on three new resellers as it looks to further expand its international operations.
Australian govt at ‘serious’ risk from insiders, cyber security expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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nuix
Insider threats leave Australian Govt data vulnerable, states ex-Snowden adviser during cyber security briefings.
Nimble Storage and Lenovo form data center super group
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Nimble Storage joins forces with Lenovo to revamp data centres, promising a new era of efficiency and predictive analytics-led infrastructure.
Civilisation infrastructure IT’s most important accomplishment, says Gartner
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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martech
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ai
Gartner hails 'civilisation infrastructure' as IT's pinnacle, poised to transform society's fabric and business ecosystems in the next decade.
Friend or foe, Education Minister Hekia Parata bows out
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Education Minister Hekia Parata will not run in New Zealand's General Election next year after nearly a decade in politics.
No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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centrify
Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.
The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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uc
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vpns
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wireless networks
In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
Transformations hurting data center profits
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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tbr
Server, storage and networking hardware profits are slipping, in the wake of a ‘steady creep’ of virtualisation across data centers.
Digital leaders paving the way to success, study finds
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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csc
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economist intelligence unit
Organisations that don't embrace digital technologies are missing out on greater performance, says new study. @EIU_News @CSC.
Royal Australian Air Force Association invests in Xplore Technologies solutions
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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xplore technologies
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royal australian air force association
Xplore Technologies secures significant order from Royal Australian Air Force Association for rugged tablet computers.
Synnex lands new AU distie deal with computer peripherals vendor
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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synnex
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alogic
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distributors
Synnex strikes distribution deal with ALOGIC, offering Australian channel high-quality computer cabling and USB peripherals.
Troubleshooting wireless interference can be a nightmare for businesses
Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Troubleshooting wireless interference is a challenge for many companies, but having the right tools can make all the difference, according to NETSCOUT.