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 159
Adobe, IBM and Red Hat partner up to accelerate DX and real-time data security
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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martech
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creative technologies
Adobe, IBM and Red Hat form strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation and enhance data security for enterprises in regulated industries.
Cisco crowned one of the best places to work in Australia
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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cisco
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best places to work
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employment
Cisco crowned Best Place to Work in Australia for companies with 1000+ employees, according to Great Place to Work Australia study.
Google unveils security overhaul across G Suite products
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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wfh
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Google has announced 11 new security features across G Suite, to provide stronger security in Gmail, Meet, and Chat.
Smart personal audio device shipments up 61% in APAC in Q1
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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apple
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digital music
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technology gifts
Accounting for 21.1% of global shipments, Asia Pacific overtook Europe to become the third largest sub-region, after North America and Greater China.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on markets as Australian ICT spend plunges
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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it spending
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globaldata
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covid-19
Australian ICT spending to drop 5.9% amid COVID-19, defying initial growth forecasts.
Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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recruitment
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employment
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hudson
Survey reveals employers' confidence in retaining full-time staff despite COVID-19, says Hudson Recruitment. #employment #COVID19 #business.
Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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vpn
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wfh
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cybersecurity
Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
Video surveillance market to reach $44 billion, fuelled by smart cameras and AI - IDC
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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surveillance
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ai security
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creative technologies
Video surveillance camera market to experience solid growth as smart camera systems and analytic software drive new use cases, says IDC.
Fortinet scoops commercial marketplace award at Microsoft partner awards
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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microsoft
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firewall
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network management
Fortinet has won Microsoft's 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year award, highlighting its commitment to securing Azure workloads.
IT service management remains effective in remote working environments - survey
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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wfh
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manageengine
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itsm
72% of IT professionals say IT service management remains effective in remote working, according to a survey by ManageEngine.
Google announces G Suite integrated workplace, new security features
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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wfh
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remote working
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google
Google Cloud has announced a new G Suite integrated workspace that combines Gmail, Google Chat and Google Meet.
Lenovo's suite of smart home devices lands in NZ
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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smart home
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technology gifts
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google assistant
Products include Lenovo Smart Display, Lenovo Smart Clock, Lenovo Smart Home Essentials, Smart Lighting, Smart Security, Smart Automation accessories.
Five ANZ channel partners honoured at Nintex awards
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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app development
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partner programmes
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apm
Five channel partners across Australia and New Zealand were honoured at the Nintex 2020 Partner Awards for their digital transformation work.
Citrix and Microsoft expand partnership to accelerate 'workplace of the future'
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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virtualisation
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voip
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microsoft
Citrix and Microsoft to collaborate on flexible working solutions to meet the demands of the post-COVID workplace.
Spark announces next phase of landline voice calling upgrade, ends voice-over-copper services
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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copper network
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voice
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spark
Spark to upgrade landline voice calling in Devonport, Auckland and Miramar, Wellington. Customers can choose voice over wireless or voice over fibre.
Infor adds 35 new channel partners across APAC
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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saas
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partner programmes
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infor
Infor adds 35 new partners in Asia Pacific region to expand its cloud-based software offerings and cater to growing demand for industry-specific solutions.
Global IT spending plunges, but will have faster recovery - Gartner
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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iaas
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gartner
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it spending
Global IT spending is projected to decline by 7.3% in 2020 to reach $3.5 trillion, but will recover faster than the economy, says Gartner.
Employers to allow staff to continue working remotely - Gartner
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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wfh
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gartner
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remote working
82% of employers plan to permit remote working some of the time as employees return to the workplace, according to research from Gartner.
Samsung named top brand in Asia Pacific for 9th consecutive year
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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apple
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technology gifts
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samsung
Samsung Electronics has been named Asia's most popular brand for the ninth year running due to its investment in innovation, according to a report.
Ingram Micro Cloud named Indirect Provider of the Year at Microsoft partner awards
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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partner awards
Ingram Micro Cloud named Microsoft Partner of the Year, recognised for excellence in innovation and customer solutions.
Vodafone New Zealand rolls out 800G technology with Ciena
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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contact centre
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5g
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand becomes the first provider in the country to deploy 800G technology, enabling high data capacity and faster speeds.
'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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apps
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property market
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startups
New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.
Dicker Data appointed distributor for Cohesity across Australia
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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partner programmes
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data appointed as Cohesity distributor in Australia, helping the company achieve maximum value in the technology supply chain.
'Money grabbing, tone deaf' - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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fibre
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2degrees
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chorus
Vocus, Vodafone and 2degrees criticize Chorus for raising wholesale broadband prices amidst a looming economic crisis.