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 195
NZ leading in digital govt, set to host digital leaders summit
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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government
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realme
New Zealand to host international digital leaders summit in 2018 and becomes chair of D5 group of nations. #DigitalTransformation.
Is your organisation prepared for digital transformation? Apparently not
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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open source
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ovum
A new study by Ovum reveals a staggering 33% of global organisations are underprepared for the crucial shift to digital.
Big changes over at Cylance as it works out its ANZ channel strategy
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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ai security
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ai
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cylance
Cylance has announced new executive appointments in Australia and New Zealand to strengthen its channel and sales teams.
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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gartner
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it spending
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
Geoff Wright to lead Dell EMC's channel in ANZ
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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distribution
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nz
Dell EMC appoints Geoff Wright as new channel chief for ANZ, responsible for implementing new partner program.
Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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martech
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commerce systems
Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.
Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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deloitte
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tbr
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consultancy
Demand for consulting on operations, organization and change is set to increase as digital transformation projects scale up, according to TBR.
ZeroStack takes a look back at its first full year in the data center market
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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data centre operators
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zerostack
ZeroStack has revealed its top 10 achievements of 2016, including technological advancements and partnerships.
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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m&a
Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.
Christmas Giveaway Time! Win tickets to Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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3d printing
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reviews
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technology gifts
Get your festive laughs with Office Christmas Party! Win tickets to see a stellar cast's comedic chaos – enter our giveaway now!.
Machine learning: The big disruptor, says Ovum
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Ovum pegs machine learning as 2017's big data game-changer, with a rise from $1.7bn to $9.4bn by 2020 in this sector.
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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colocation
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gartner
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dc
Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.
Ingram Micro Cloud launches IBM Connections Services to accelerate reseller growth
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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ingram micro cloud
Ingram Micro Cloud adds IBM Connections to its marketplace, simplifying cloud technology purchase, provision, management and invoicing for resellers.
New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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smb
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fundertech
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ndi
Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.
Procera Networks lands new major partner signing
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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contact centre
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arrow ecs
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procera
Procera Networks and Arrow Systems Integration join forces to provide bundled analytics and network intelligence to the virtualisation market.
Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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myob
Small businesses in New Zealand are facing difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from MYOB.
Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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robotics
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idc
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analyst report
Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.
Brocade looks to accelerate DX, expands data center networking solutions
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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devops
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app development
Brocade expands data center networking solutions to accelerate digital transformation. New switches and automation suites added.
Norton's top tips to stay safe online
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Norton shares tips to stay safe online, including avoiding password promiscuity and being cautious with public Wi-Fi.
Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.
2017: Trends and predictions for education technology
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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technology in schools
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yescourse
Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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africa
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
CA Technologies adds new face to APJ executive line up
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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project management
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ca technologies
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agile
CA Technologies welcomes Ken Martin to its APJ team as VP of Solution Sales, Agile Central. Martin brings experience from Intelligent Pathways, HP, and Compaq.
Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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colocation
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data centre operators
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it infrastructure
Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.