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 348
Limited number of vendors in hosted private cloud presents opportunity
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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saas
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private cloud
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paas
Competition is heating up in the hosted private cloud market as vendors vie for the top spots, says research by Technology Business Research.
Not long now: Cyber attacks to target local businesses
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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staples rodway
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retail
No matter the type of business you're in, security within IT systems is crucial to maintain your reputation and avoid any major information breaches.
Are Kiwis addicted to Facebook? New research says yes
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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facebook
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colmar brunton
Kiwis confess to Facebook fixation, with research showing it's their top social media habit, say Colmar Brunton.
Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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hutt city council
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technology in schools
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extend
Hutt City Council hails success of computing classes at Hutt City Libraries, with over 370 people attending in term 2.
IO’s Singapore data center lands Tier III design certification
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
IO Singapore's data center receives Tier III Design Certification from Uptime Institute, reinforcing commitment to high-quality services.
Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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software asset management
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner reveals keys to slashing IT costs: streamline software setups, recycle licenses, and deploy SAM tools.
HR technology can be a costly expense, says WFS Australia
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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hcm
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payroll systems
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wfs australia
Managing labour costs can be a big task for many organisations, but gaining better insight into these costs can deliver significant benefits.
Pokémon craze hits NZ tourism: Pikachu goes bungy jumping
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pokemon go
NZ's tourism leaps as Pikachu bungy jumps! Queenstown bridge hosts a Pokémon spectacle, captivating fans and crew alike.
The race to digital affecting Australian IT industry
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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it industry
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candidates
The IT industry is enduring a period of high demand and low supply, as the race for organisations to become digital creates a talent shortage.
The hidden costs to enterprises behind manual expense processes
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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it automation
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concur
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expense management
Concur highlights the hidden costs of manual expense processes, urging firms to switch to automated solutions for better spend transparency and compliance.
Moving to the cloud can be more costly than once thought
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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hybrid cloud
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Australian businesses are being warned to consider the total costs of moving to the cloud before making the leap.
Embrace analytics or get left behind, experts warn
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations must let the data tell the story, and not be prejudiced by any preconceptions of what might be causing the business issues in question.
IT pros in retail must examine digital transformation strategies
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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retail
Retail IT leaders must innovate as IDC urges a shift in digital strategies to meet soaring consumer expectations for seamless shopping experiences.
BlackBerry Security Summit: IT decision makers concerned over mobile vulnerabilities
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
At BlackBerry Summit, 86% of execs voice mobile security fears, despite strategies in place, fearing breaches and productivity hits.
BlackBerry Security Summit: New strategies for the communication firm
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
BlackBerry’s CEO opens the BlackBerry Security Summit in New York, addressing a packed crowd of security, mobility and IT professionals.
IN PICS: Inside the BlackBerry Security Summit 2016
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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edr
At the BlackBerry Security Summit in NYC, experts gather to tackle today's pressing digital threats, unveiling the giant's strategic vision.
Increased data breaches fueling WLAN security spend
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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wan
An increase is WLAN infrastructure deployments and BYOD popularity are propelling growth in the WLAN security market.
Black Hat survey reveals critical security concerns facing enterprises
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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black hat
The most notable trends are issues related to future threats, a decreasing workforce and neglected spending priorities.
$8 million put aside for Newmarket School
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
Government allocates $8m redevelopment funding for Newmarket School in Auckland as part of plan to accommodate growing roll.
Is the Internet of Things officially mainstream?
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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uc
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iot
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telco
Vodafone's IoT Barometer Report shows that 76% of companies see the Internet of Things as vital for their success.