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 366
Hybrid IT adoption driving growth for cloud vendors
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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paas
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
As customers increasingly hybridise their IT environments the need for integration PaaS solutions rises, as does pull-through growth for public cloud.
CSC inks 3-year $100 million contract with Transport for NSW
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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csc
The multi-year contract will see CSC managing 7 legacy networks in addition to various next-gen technologies being deployed in a network refresh.
New malware scam using Facebook Messenger
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
ESET is warning Facebook users of a common scam that sees attackers sending videos via Facebook Messenger through a user’s friend list.
Business rushing CX programs, says Qualtrics
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics warns businesses are hastily launching CX initiatives without strategic alignment for true customer-centric cultures.
Kiwi teacher recognised for digital learning
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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unitec
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the mind lab
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next foundation
Unitec celebrates graduation of teachers completing Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning).
Xero insights provide health check for Kiwi SMBs
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's new Signals tool offers Kiwi SMBs a vital data-driven health check, revealing industry trends, financial benchmarks, and growth opportunities.
Online voting trial canned
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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government
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online voting
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palm
Online voting trial for local body elections in New Zealand scrapped due to concerns over security and vote integrity.
Hush-hush attitudes toward cyber attacks 'devastating' Kiwi businesses
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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spam
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resolve technology
Hush-hush attitudes contribute to cyber attacks that are devastating New Zealand businesses, warns IT firm Resolve.
Are ANZ business too keen for cloud?
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
ANZ firms may be overzealous on cloud, risking costs without clarity on benefits, warns Gartner's Warrilow ahead of Sydney summit.
Inside Facebook’s developer conference
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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facebook
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partners
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partnerships
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg kicked the conference off with a keynote detailing Facebook’s 10-year technology roadmap.
Bessey moves into group GM role for Empired
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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intergen
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empired
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volution
Bessey take responsibility for growing and developing the company’s business in Aus, NZ, Asia and North America, across Empired’s entire portfolio.
Super small, super light Kindle launched
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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amazon
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kindle
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ereader
The Kindle Oasis, Amazon's newest e-reader, is the thinnest and lightest version to date, weighing in at just $449.
Internet trust declining, survey finds
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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ipsos
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cigi
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bso
There is increased concern when it comes to how personal data is handled by private corporations and governments.
Australia leading the way in digital marketing
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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kentico software
Australia leads in digital marketing, with agencies investing in software and hardware, and outsourcing work. Challenges remain, however.
Face-to-face still important amongst all the tech, survey finds
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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randstad
Kiwis prioritize face-to-face interactions in the workplace despite the increasing impact of technology, according to a survey by Randstad.
Christchurch schooling network set to be most modern
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The Ministry of Education has announced the official opening of the 416.8 million West Rolleston Primary School.
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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anonymous
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ipsos
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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cloud services
Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.
Lexar teams up with GoPro
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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lexar
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partners
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partnerships
Lexar's memory cards have completed GoPro's verification process, ensuring optimal performance when used with GoPro products.
Australian fintech sector skyrocketing
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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fintech
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analyst report
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acquisition
The Australian fintech sector will reach $4.2 billion by 2020; of which A$1 billion will be completely new added value to the Australian economy.