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 349
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.
Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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gaming
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uc
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data analytics
Spark's 2GB GO offering thrills gamers, doubling data for half the price during school hols amidst a Pokemon Go craze.
Security software on the rise, despite collective decline for top vendors
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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ibm
The global security software market is on the rise, despite large vendors such as Symantec and Intel experiencing below-market growth.
Research reveals data center hardware vendors facing continued negative disruption
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cisco
Data center hardware vendors are facing disruption from software-led customer prioritisation, according to TBR.
Centralising admin vital to business success
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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teradata
Businesses are being advised to centralise administration tasks to better focus on strategic and creative efforts that contribute to business success.
Will your organisation make it through digital transformation?
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
A new survey from Gartner reveals that the majority of IT professionals are unsure how their organizations will navigate digital transformation.
Microsoft on the value of building and nurturing strategic partnerships
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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partners
Access to other partners in the Microsoft Partner Network can lead to business growth and increased profitability, says Sharon Lee from Microsoft.
New global channel chief to lead Dell+EMC
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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network infrastructure
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emc
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dell technologies
John Byrne steps up as Dell+EMC's global channel chief, vowing to lead a unification of the tech giants' channel strategies.
Is the 'smart office' the way of the future?
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Businesses that fail to adopt 'smart office' technology risk falling behind in terms of productivity and competitiveness, says Konica Minolta.
ComCom officially weighs in on Vodafone/Sky merger
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
The Commerce Commission has released its preliminary issues statement on the Vodafone/Sky merger, a deal that seeks to blend telecom and TV services in NZ.
Encouraging customer confidence in the Microsoft Cloud
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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microsoft
Microsoft is urging businesses to embrace cloud and hybrid solutions securely on their digital transformation journeys.
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.
Kiwis data hungry, finds Chorus
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Kiwis have an insatiable appetite for internet data, with the amount of data being consumed by New Zealand growing almost 100% a month since 2015.
Fortinet looking for education and training partners across ANZ
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cyber security firm Fortinet is seeking education partners in Australia and New Zealand to roll out its network security academy.
Fortinet data center security effectiveness near perfect, report finds
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fortinet has achieved a near-perfect 99.9% rating in NSS Labs' latest data centre Intrusion Prevention System test, excelling in both security and value.
Cyber security a 'human problem', says Origin IT
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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origin it
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resilience
New Zealand businesses are not doing enough to protect themselves against cyber attacks due to the actions of their own employees, according to Origin IT.
Microsoft WPC: Facebook jumps on Office 365 bandwagon
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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facebook
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wpc
Facebook heralds new era of productivity, choosing Microsoft's Office 365 to empower its global workforce and bolster security.
In pics: Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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partners
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicked of WPC in Toronto, addressing the packed auditorium with a rousing keynote about embracing digital transformation.
Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.
Australia primary target for cyber attacks
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Australia targeted by major ransomware infection in the past two months, with over 224k attacks, says Trend Micro.