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 175
Tech not a threat: NZ must embrace change
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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nztech
New Zealand must embrace technology as an opportunity rather than a threat, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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accenture
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recruitment
Mike Salvino steps in as DXC's new CEO with a strong IT service industry background.
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smb
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debit & credit cards
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banking
ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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ai
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accenture
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australian government
Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.
Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.
Step aside: Employees think they'd do a better job than the boss
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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recruitment
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workforce management
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millennials
71% of UK employees think they can outperform their boss, study shows.
BP signs up as latest Xero partner
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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xero
BP teams up with Xero, adding eInvoicing to Fuelcards for simplified biz finance management.
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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video
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digital entertainment
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streaming
Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
Southeast Asia a hotbed for phishing attacks
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
SEA cyber threats: 14m phishing attempts in 2019's H1, education vital says Kaspersky.
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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air new zealand
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rugby world cup
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spark
Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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cios
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recruitment
Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.
AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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new zealand ai forum
Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.
New VP for Rubrik Asia Pacific & Japan
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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rubrik
Rubrik appoints Kamal Brar as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan.
Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Vietnam's cyber security market set to hit $215m as digitalisation in SMEs & ICT sector growth spurs demand.
Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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contact centre
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digital music
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martech
While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.
Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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apps
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uber
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ridesharing
Uber to trial its Uber Comfort service in New Zealand, offering riders a more comfortable and personalised experience for a slightly higher price.
CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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managed services
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partner programmes
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comptia
CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.
Zoom receives top honours at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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uc
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video communication
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frost & sullivan
Zoom has been named as the 2019 Asia-Pacific Cloud Vendor Collaboration Provider of the Year by Frost & Sullivan.
Juniper Networks teams up with Aston Martin
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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juniper networks
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aston martin red bull racing
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aston martin
Juniper Networks has partnered with Aston Martin Lagonda, becoming the luxury carmaker's official networking partner.
Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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social media
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recruitment
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generation z
Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.
Spark opens Newmarket concept store
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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apple
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technology gifts
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westfield
The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.
Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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it management
Only a quarter of organisations are prioritising security when it comes to technology investment, according to a new report by Advanced.