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 384
Bricks and mortar still king, according to new study
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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centre for advanced retail studies
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brand development
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retail
Kiwi retailers still rely on brick and mortar stores for sales, loyalty and brand experience, according to a new survey.
Time to reassess your internet services
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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tuanz
As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.
Westpac Australia launches online management platform
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Westpac partners with Octet to launch an online platform aiding Aussie companies with global payments and supply chain management.
New head of networking for Avaya, focus on SDN
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Avaya appoints Maan Al-Shakarchi as head of networking for APAC, EMEA; responsible for driving sales of networking solutions.
Competitive vendor landscape driving data enter cooling market
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Surge in innovation heightens competition within data center cooling industry, as vendors vie for enterprise partnerships.
Social media a gateway for cyber criminals
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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social media
Experts warn of rising social media threats as cybercriminals exploit personal data, urging firms to bolster digital defences.
Beyond CRM: advanced analytics vital
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are being urged to move towards more advanced data analytics to better understand their customers and increase sales.
Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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saas
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data privacy
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cloud services
Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.
So you got naked online...
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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netsafe
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online safety
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sexting
NetSafe has released a resource to help young people and parents tackle the consequences of sexting and sharing intimate images online.
MYOB kicks of INCITE, debuts new product line
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Accounting software firm MYOB celebrates record attendance at its MYOB INCITE event, with registrations trending above last year's 10,000.
New VP for Alcaltel-Lucent Enterprise APAC
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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cloud solutions group
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growth
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise appoints former CommVault exec Gerard Sillars as VP of sales for Asia Pacific region.
Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Department of Internal Affairs and ACMA are teaming up to combat spam and cybercrime across New Zealand and Australia.
Cisco closes in on IoT with new Sydney innovation centre
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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cisco
Cisco earmarks $15M for Sydney IoT hub, backing innovation across smart tech sectors and projecting vast economic uplift.
New case study reveals benefits of BYOD collaboration in schools
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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uc
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personal computing devices
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byod
BYOD programmes in classrooms are benefiting students, as they adapt learning to the increasingly mobile nature of technology.
Is social media the way to go in a crisis?
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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facebook
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social media
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rebuild christchurch
During Christchurch's 5.7 earthquake, millions turned to Rebuild Christchurch on Facebook, illustrating social media's vital role in crisis communication.
Skyfii scores three-year data analytics Wi-Fi contract
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data services company Skyfii has won a three-year contract with Lederer Group, that will see it supply data analytics and Wi-Fi services.
Inside Info nabs Qlik Partner of the Year two years running
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Inside Info named Qlik's ANZ Partner of the Year for second consecutive year. Over 120 active Qlik deployments across Australia.
Tracking privileged access vital, says Gartner
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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pam
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analyst report
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research director
Unless organisations track and review privileged activity, they risk being blindsided by insider threats and errors that cause significant outages.
What the chief data officer role should look like
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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chief data officer
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analyst report
The number of chief data officer roles in organisations has more than doubled, according to research by Gartner.
Social media campaign in remembrance of 2011 ChCh earthquake
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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social media
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getbehindit
A new campaign is underway in remembrance of the fifth anniversary of the February 22nd 2011 Christchurch earthquake.