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 180
Impulsive Aussie workers creating a security risk, research finds
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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daas
A new survey has found Australians are creating an unnecessary security risk for their employers by deliberately avoiding overworked IT teams.
Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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cios
The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
Artificial intelligence to play crucial role in NZ way of life
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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nztech
Artificial intelligence will have a significant impact on New Zealand's economy and society, says industry expert.
NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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tablets & laptops
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mobility
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pc market
NZ's traditional PC market rebounds, up 1.1% in Q2 2019.
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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bnz
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investment
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onehq
New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.
Qualtrics expands research & strategy team in APJ
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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qualtrics
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r&d
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experience business
Qualtrics boosts APJ team to enhance research services & strategy.
Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Aussie firms hail robotic automation but trail in adoption, reveals Pegasystems' survey.
Tech not a threat: NZ must embrace change
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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nztech
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otic
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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new zealand ai forum
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government
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.