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 183
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.
Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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it automation
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skillsoft
Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.
Rapid increase in AI to detect fraud
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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ai
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cybersecurity
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sas
Artificial intelligence for fraud detection set to triple by 2021 as adoption of technology in organisations increases rapidly - ACFE/SAS study.
Master stroke: Swimming Australia looks to AWS for cloud and analytics
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Swimming Australia is partnering with Amazon Web Services to revolutionize the swimming experience for fans and athletes.
Cyber threats: Legacy systems aren't always the culprit
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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axis communications
There is a common misconception that product security is the only way to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats.
The four key trends shaping modern consumer behaviour
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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online marketing
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branding
Brand accountability and embracing nostalgia are key factors in modern consumer behaviour, according to a study by UM.
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
DevOps: Communication falling short between security and developers
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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project management
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devops
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app development
IT leaders cite weak DevOps comms, undermining security integration, reveals Trend Micro survey.
Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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cloud security
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iaas
Firms flounder as cloud growth outpaces security, Symantec study reveals.
Fintech the new normal, survey finds
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial software
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digitisation
Over half of global customers now using fintech, highlighting swift digital adoption in finance.
Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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malware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Oz, NZ, and SG under siege from cyber threats, with firms facing 1.5m weekly malware attempts, says Zscaler.
Using tech to aid growth in new financial year
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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sap
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smb
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sap concur
SMBs should embrace technology to prepare for the new financial year and streamline tax duties, says SAP Concur.
One-size-fits-all not enough to secure IoT
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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connectivity
A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it for securing IoT, says the Trusted Computing Group, stressing the need for individual assessment of connected objects.
3D printing enabling PC customisation
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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3d printing
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gaming
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technology gifts
3D printing is allowing consumers to personalize their PC builds, creating unique and customised rigs, says Crucial ANZ.