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 360
Big data and analytics a $187 billion opportunity
Tue, 24th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Global revenues for big data and business analytics are set to explode, with IDC forecasting a growth to over $187 billion in 2019.
Cybersecurity risk-management vital, says expert
Tue, 24th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cybersecurity risk-management is not only vitally important to individuals, businesses & governments around the globe - it's very tough to get right.
Kiwi SMBs make 'huge contribution' to NZ economy
Tue, 24th May 2016
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government
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smb
Government emphasizes role of small businesses in New Zealand economy with release of latest small businesses factsheet.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
Move over IoT: Analytics of Things is here
Tue, 24th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
The potential of the Internet of Things is underestimated, according to Teradata, who stress the importance of analytics.
New Zealand needs to get ready for IoT
Tue, 24th May 2016
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iot
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huawei
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volution
New Zealand's first IoT Innovation Forum, hosted by Huawei at Auckland Viaduct Event Centre, urges the nation to prepare for a hyper-connected future.
NZ leading the way with app-based transport, global report finds
Tue, 24th May 2016
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government
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international transport forum
New Zealand leading the way in regulating app-based transport services, says report from the International Transport Forum.
Geeks on Wheels lands in Dunedin
Tue, 24th May 2016
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uc
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telco
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geeks on wheels
Geeks on Wheels has launched in Dunedin in response to increased demand in the area following the rollout of UFB.
CIOs need to examine data center options now
Fri, 20th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The time has come for IT professionals to thoroughly examine their data center options, with multiple demands on corporate CIOs never being greater.
Ironic? Kiwis worried about privacy of public social media accounts
Fri, 20th May 2016
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government
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social media
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colmar brunton
Survey unveils Kiwis' privacy fears; most oppose gov't eyeing up their social media data, trumping credit or criminal concerns.
Software AG bolsters ANZ team to drive channel & partner growth
Fri, 20th May 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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software ag
Software AG appoints Ana Travers as partner and alliance manager for Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on driving channel and partner growth.
Digital services and technology vendors forced to change approach
Fri, 20th May 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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tbr
Digital marketing services and technology vendors are having to adapt their campaigns as customer demand changes, says a report by Technology Business Research.
Auckland Council launches Buzzed campaign to target city's youth
Fri, 20th May 2016
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auckland council
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buzzed
Buzzed will feature stories designed to stimulate conversation on the real impacts of alcohol and drugs to inspire change.
Christchurch Art Gallery website top of the tops
Fri, 20th May 2016
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cloud services
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websites
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museums australasia multimedia and publication design awards
Christchurch Art Gallery's revamped website dazzles, scoring top awards at the prestigious MAPDAs, affirming its innovative online presence.
IPC ups its data center game with Nexcenter accreditation
Wed, 18th May 2016
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Philippines-based IPC has announced its flagship internet data center facility has been accredited as a Nexcenter network of data centers.
Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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auckland council
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digital technology
Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.
ESET holds ranking in security software market
Wed, 18th May 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
ESET solidifies its stance, ranked 5th in a stagnating security software market, boasting business segment growth.
Can HP NZ get Emirates Team NZ over the line?
Wed, 18th May 2016
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partner programmes
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hp
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hp zbook
HP NZ partners with Emirates Team NZ as an Official Supplier to drive peak performance of the team towards bringing the America's Cup home in 2017.
Waikato University takes on Kiwi cyber security
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
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stratus technologies
Kiwi organisations need more support with cyber security, says the University of Waikato. 7 cyber attacks detected monthly.
Google data centers receive makeovers
Wed, 18th May 2016
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google
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it infrastructure
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partners
Google aims to spruce up its data centers with murals by artists to draw attention to how information in the cloud works.