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 155
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$283 million to accelerate global partner innovation
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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partner programmes
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alibaba
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investment
Alibaba Cloud's $283M boost to fuel partner-led digital innovation globally.
Humans VS machines: Focus must be on people - report
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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quantum computing
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ai
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accenture
Report: Only 1/3 of Aussie execs use human-centric design, despite acknowledging its innovation value.
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gartner
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cios
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analyst report
Gartner urges CIOs to adopt a cost optimisation framework amidst COVID-19 pressures.
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Analytics critical as firms navigate, survive COVID-19, finds Sisense survey.
Microsoft, Snowflake and Cognizant amongst the big winners at Qlik partner awards
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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bi
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big data
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microsoft
The annual awards honour achievement and innovation for joint customer success across several different categories.
Asia Pacific enterprises eyeing SD-WAN - survey
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
62% of Aussie firms embrace SD-WAN tech, led by finance sector, for better security & cloud integration.
5G to be 'revolutionary' - yet security concerns remain high
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Security concerns overshadow optimism for 5G, with 35% of respondents expressing worries about its security, according to a study by Accenture.
5G market biggest market opportunity - report
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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telecommunications
5G is one of the largest market opportunities for the coming years, with large scale roll-out of infrastructures and rapid adoption of 5G devices and services.
Auckland uni selects Datrium for DX via BEarena and ASI Solutions
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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storage
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dr
UoA teams up with Datrium to revamp its IT infrastructure by adopting cloud solutions for better disaster recovery.
Android 11 Beta is here - here's what to expect
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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google
Google Pixel phones get Android 11 this week, offering enhanced privacy and streamlined device control.
ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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commerce commission
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telecommunications
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mobile services
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service, which recommends continued regulation.
NTT: Businesses face cybersecurity risk due to surge in obsolete network devices
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
Investment in the cloud is outpacing organisations' on-premises infrastructure spend, as businesses move applications to multi-cloud environments.
New Zealand named amongst most vulnerable countries at risk of cyber attack
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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vpn
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
NZ listed high for cyber attack risk, says NordVPN study.
Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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canalys
Several big names have been revealed as underperforming compared with the market average with low partner sentiment.
Remote employees struggling to access critical info
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Remote employees are facing challenges accessing critical information and being excluded from meetings, according to new research by Igloo Software.
Spark NZ chooses Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver scalable, secure services
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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network management
Spark New Zealand selects Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to enhance services for corporate, enterprise, and government customers.
AI could be used to detect pandemic patterns - NZ Health IT
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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it in healthcare
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ai
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nz healthit
Artificial intelligence could soon held detect pandemic virus patterns very early, including those like COVID-19, according to NZ Health IT.
World's best city for WiFi speed and 5G revealed
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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5g
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wireless networks
London tops the list as the most internet-friendly city in a global study.
Huawei takes out smartphone award, camera and battery life key driver
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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canstar blue
Huawei wins Canstar's NZ smartphone satisfaction award for top-notch cameras and battery life.
IDC COVID-19 Tech Index finds business confidence in decline
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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it spending
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idc
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analyst report
Business confidence on IT spending is continuing to decline despite moves to ease economic lockdown, according to new research from IDC.
BluJay Solutions announce new CTO
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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inventory management systems
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supply chain & logistics
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oem
Sam Addeo appointed as new CTO of BluJay Solutions, bringing experience in enterprise software development and supply chain solutions.
Repurposing product offerings for business continuity and DX vital for APAC tech vendors
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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contact centre
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voip
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digital transformation
APAC tech vendors urged to adapt for COVID-19 recovery, says GlobalData.
Microsoft partners with Workday to prioritise enterprise planning in the cloud
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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voip
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with Workday to bring Workday Adaptive Planning to Azure cloud, enhancing productivity and collaboration for customers.
Vodafone's Farmside: Rural internet connections triple
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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broadband
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rural broadband initiative
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vodafone
Rural broadband provider Farmside has experienced a 300% increase in new customers following the COVID-19 crisis in New Zealand.