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 440
Apple leads the way in declining PC market
Fri, 8th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
The global PC market, including tablets, experienced an annual decline of 7% in the first quarter of 2015, reaching 115.7 million units worldwide.
Change ahead for IT spend in Aussie utility sector
Thu, 7th May 2015
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it spending
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analyst report
IT investments by Australian utilities companies remain focused on delivering cost savings and efficiency gains, but change is in the wind.
'Pay or your network gets it' threat to Kiwi organisations
Thu, 7th May 2015
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ddos
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new zealand internet task force
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meti
An unknown international group has begun threatening several NZ organisations with DDoS attacks, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Disaster recovery: version 2.0 of online back up?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
Data is becoming more and more vital for businesses, and it is becoming even more difficult to protect that data.
What your CFO needs to know about big data
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CFOs must hone big data tactics for insightful finance, says Concur's Goss, highlighting strategy, analysis, and data care as key.
New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Wed, 6th May 2015
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emergency services
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southland civil defence
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emergency management
Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
Lightbox ups the ante in streaming wars, boosts device offering
Wed, 6th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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lightbox
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tablets & laptops
Apple and Android smartphones and additional Android tablets join Lightbox line-up, Chromecast and more Smart TVs to follow.
WooHoo tax refunds gets the tick on data security
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The achievement marks WhooHoo’s commitment to best practice relating to the collection, storage and use of personal data.
How to prevent data breaches
Wed, 6th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses are failing to protect themselves adequately from increasingly-sophisticated techniques used by cyber criminals, says Palo Alto Networks.
Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk
Wed, 6th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.
Microsoft joins cybersecurity party
Wed, 6th May 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics helps businesses identify breaches and threats using behavioural analysis.
DDoS attacks being used as a smoke screen
Wed, 6th May 2015
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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sentrix
Cybercriminals use DDoS attacks as diversions, hints Sentrix VP, urging firms to unify defences for impending threats.
InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research
Tue, 5th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
InternetNZ has announced the recipients of its latest Community Grants funding round, with projects focused on internet research.
Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Tue, 5th May 2015
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data privacy
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facebook
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privacy awareness week
To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.
Cognizant digital investments 'clearly paying off'
Tue, 5th May 2015
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cognizant
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ceo
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innovation
Cognizant Technology Solutions has today announced its first quarter revenue is up 20.2% to US$2.91b, from $2.42b in the first quarter of 2014.
TomTom aims to shake up camera market
Tue, 5th May 2015
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photography
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creative technologies
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tomtom
The TomTom Bandit comes with a built-in media server, eliminating the need to download footage before being able to edit it.
Aussie spend likely to focus on 3rd platform
Tue, 5th May 2015
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paas
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iaas
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third platform
New investments will be directed to implementation of innovate solutions based on 3rd platform technologies that align business strategy with IT.
New crowdfunding campaign to support study habits
Tue, 5th May 2015
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
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bso
Study Smarter encompasses memory skills, learning strategies, how to set up an effective study environment, exam strategies, and motivation.
Aussie router market not looking great
Tue, 5th May 2015
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router
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virtualised routers
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analyst report
IDC questions if the ‘party is over’ and if demand for routers has plateaued. Are equipment suppliers in for a sustained drought in router revenue?.
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Tue, 5th May 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers ‘lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.