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 356
'Highly fragmented' two-factor biometrics market set to grow
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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biometrics
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technavio
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banking
The global two-factor biometrics market is set to grow at over 22% between 2016 and 2020, driven by the increasing use of mobile devices, according to analysts.
Dimension Data CEO Brett Dawson calls it quits after 12 years
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Jason Goodall replaces Brett Dawson as CEO of Dimension Data, effective immediately. Goodall says he is excited about the opportunities ahead.
BYOD security: Key market research findings
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
The global BYOD security market is set to reach $337 million by 2020, driven by increased use of mobile devices, says Technavio.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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dyslexia
The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Sky, Vodafone merger 'raises some questions'
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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uc
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telco
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sky
InternetNZ us calling for network neutrality following the proposed merger of Sky and Vodafone announced last week.
Security appliance market continues healthy streak
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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security appliances
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analyst report
The security appliance market has recorded an 11th straight quarter of growth, with positive growth in both vendor revenue and unit shipments in 1Q16.
Stability remains elusive as PC market continues to struggle
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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pc shipments
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analyst report
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research director
Stability remains elusive in the PC market, with forecasts predicting further struggle for the sector as numerous factors continue to cause strain.
Everything you need to know about THAT rape case
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Social media has done it again. Brought to attention a piece of news that has started a wildfire about one of society’s biggest issues: Rape.
Engaging digital natives at work critical, says expert
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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leadership
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reffind
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millennials
Engaging millennials at work is essential to reduce turnover, says REFFIND. Digital natives prioritise different values, impacting retention and productivity.
In pics: Corsair debuts Build it Better at Computex 2016
Fri, 10th Jun 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
CORSAIR wows at Computex 2016 with its Build it Better range, offering gamers faster, quieter and brighter systems. #gaming #computex2016.
New master at the helm for Infor South Asia & Pacific business
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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ecommerce
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cisco
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sap
Helen Masters will take on expanded responsibilities in the South Asia region, assume the role of VP and MD, South Asia & Pacific.
$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
New classrooms in Taranaki and Whanganui schools will receive a $3m investment to support digital learning. #education #NewZealand.
Cyber risk appetites: How hungry is your organisation?
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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rsa security
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intersec
A new RSA report outlines new framework designed to create stronger cybersecurity objectives by calculating the impact risk has on an organisation.
Onus on HR to shift into a digital mindset
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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hcm
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payroll systems
Some HR departments risk being unable to attract and retain top talent if they don't embrace digital approaches, according to WFS Australia.
Slight growth for global Ethernet switch and router market
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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ethernet
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analyst report
Ethernet switch and router market sees modest lift, with strong Asia Pacific performance fueling a 1.4% global uptick in Q1 2023.
Preparing the business for end of financial year
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Konica Minolta advises businesses to use the end of the financial year to reinvigorate strategic direction and take advantage of tax breaks.
Kordia adds managed security service provider to title
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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kordia
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alienvault
Kordia boosts cyber defence for Kiwi firms with new AlienVault security platform, tackling sophisticated threats head-on.
Swift growth expected in healthcare cyber security market
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cisco
The Asia Pacific healthcare cyber security market is expected to grow swiftly due to the rapid enhancements in the healthcare sector.
BREAKING: It's official - Sky, Vodafone to join forces
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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uc
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telco
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sky
Following intense media speculation, Sky TV has officially confirmed it is planning to buy Vodafone New Zealand $3.44 billion. We have the details.
Manageability top concern for data center professionals
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Data storage management is ranked as the main concern for IT professionals, according to Tintri's 2016 State of Storage survey.