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 182
Rising costs of email attacks concerning for organisations
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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firewall
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cloud security
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phishing
Email attacks are having a major impact on businesses, with ever-evolving security concerns proving a challenge for IT security professionals.
Software AG partners with Microsoft to accelerate Azure migration
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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saas
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cloud services
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microsoft
Software AG partners with Microsoft to ease Azure cloud migrations.
Equinix opens its 11th IBX data center in Tokyo
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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colocation
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data centre operators
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cloud data center
Equinix's TY11, Tokyo's largest IBX data centre, boosts Japan's digital transformation.
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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insurance
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travel
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flexible work
Aussies struggle to unplug as 71% pack work laptops on hols, compromising security & rest, survey shows.
New director of security solutions for Fortinet Australia
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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firewall
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network management
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devops
Fortinet has appointed Corne Mare as the new director of security solutions for Australia as the company focuses on local growth.
Employers need to get over stigma as workforce changes
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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recruitment
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immigration
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onehq
New Zealand businesses are being told to prioritize attitude and personality over technical skills due to a shortage of skilled workers.
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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sap
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smb
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expense management
Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.
IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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tax
Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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firewall
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phishing
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email security
New study: 1 in 7 firms hit by 'lateral phishing', emails from other hijacked accounts.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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commerce commission
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telco
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flip
Commerce Commission charges Vocus subsidiaries for false billing claims.
Goonhilly opens new data centre with green HPC platform for AI and ML
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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ml
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colocation
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ai
Goonhilly launches eco-friendly AI data hub, sets UK green computing benchmark.
Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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huawei
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seeds for the future
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shenzhen
The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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apple
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fintech
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technology gifts
Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon poised to revolutionise Kiwi finance.
Twitter gets a makeover
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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crm
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ml
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cx
The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.
Mistrust amongst organisations when it comes to data, survey finds
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Data specialists have a lack of confidence in organisations' ability to deliver trusted data, according to Talend research.
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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government
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nztech
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weta digital
New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.
Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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online dating
Tinder set to charm SE Asia with its new 'Lite' version, aiming for wider reach in emerging markets.
Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New report highlights crucial need for ongoing cybersec education to combat phishing risks.
DevOps amongst most sought after skillset
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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contact centre
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devops
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project management
The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.
Changes to Aruba's South Pacific line up
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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hpe
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channel ecosystem
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hpe aruba networking
Patrick Devlin is appointed South Pacific director for Aruba, tasked with ANZ market growth.
Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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google
NZ hit by scam Google reviews, firms urged to update listings.
C-suite dynamics shifting as DX takes front seat
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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project management
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cios
CIOs lead digital shift, recasting dynamics in the C-suite, says FT Focus report backed by Apptio.
Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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trade me
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mental health
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girls in stem
Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.