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 186
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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government
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chorus
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commerce commission
Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.
Businesses remain unprepared despite cybersecurity risk
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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chartered accountants
More than 50% of financial professionals see cyber security as a high risk, but two-thirds lack a proper plan.
Datacenter People expands Asian presence
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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payroll systems
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hcm
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data center management
Datacenter People bolsters Asia presence with HR Exchange tie-up for local talent sourcing.
Print management key to helping IT department
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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document management
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ecm
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printing
Y Soft claims integrated print management reduces IT woes, boosts efficiency.
Kiwi marketers urged to jump on the video advertising train
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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video
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martech
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digital marketing
With digital-only advertising in New Zealand surpassing television advertising, New Zealand markerters are being urged to embrace video in their marketing mix.
Renewed concerns over use of personal data, according to survey
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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privacy
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online security
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data usage
New survey reveals 79% of New Zealanders concerned about protection of personal data, with 73% changing online behaviour as a result.
Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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icehouse
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jasper wireless
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real estate
New Zealand entrepreneur Mark Hurley is launching Jasper, a tech-enabled marketplace for investing in commercial real estate with lower minimums and fees.
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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monitors
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pro av
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sky sports
Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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cios
Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
Hitachi and Virtusa look to advance AI in financial services
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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fintech
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ai
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hitachi
Hitachi and Virtusa are teaming up in Silicon Valley to develop AI-based solutions for the financial services industry.
SMEs take note: End of financial year creates oppportunity for business growth
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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printing
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tax
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konica minolta
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should use the end of the financial year as an opportunity for business growth, says Konica Minolta.
Outlook not great as PCD market set to continue its decline
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Global personal computing device market to decline by 3% in 2019, with units reaching 392.5 million, according to IDC. #technology #PCs.
Alibaba Cloud forms three-way strategic alliance
Fri, 31st May 2019
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cloud services
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alibaba
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softbank
Alibaba Cloud, WeWork & SoftBank unite, forging a dynamic trio to bolster global firms in China.
Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS
Fri, 31st May 2019
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft
New Zealand-based chatbot platform Ambit has partnered with business solutions firm Fusion5 in New Zealand and Australia.
Millennials out as Gen Z moves front and centre
Thu, 30th May 2019
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recruitment
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millennials
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gen z
Generation Z's entrepreneurial and innovative nature is the future of the workplace, says Spaceworks CEO Lizzi Whaley.
University of Waikato's Cyber Challenge kicks off
Thu, 30th May 2019
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iot
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university of waikato
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hacking
Waikato University's CROW kicks off the largest NZ Cyber Challenge yet, led by new head Dr. Kumar.
Big win for Schneider Electric at DCS Awards
Thu, 30th May 2019
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iot
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
Schneider Electric wins Data Center ICT Management Innovation of the Year for its EcoStruxure IT Expert solution.
Huge strides for Kiwi tech star Vend as it looks to take US by storm
Thu, 30th May 2019
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pos
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inventory management systems
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recruitment
Vend is hiring 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland as the Kiwi retail management software company enjoys rapid growth.
Ricoh debuts new intelligent devices
Thu, 30th May 2019
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printing
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intelligent systems
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workplace
Ricoh Australia has unveiled its new series of Intelligent Devices, as the company looks to help meet the changing needs of the digital workplace.
New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
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digital transformation
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martech
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kiwibank
Hamish Rumbold appointed as Kiwibank's chief digital and technology officer, bringing his expertise from ClearPoint and Fidelity Life.
Tech recruitment firm Talent takes home coveted award
Tue, 28th May 2019
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seek
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recruitment
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hi-tech awards
Talent wins at NZ Hi-Tech Awards for bolstering Kiwi tech sector.
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Tue, 28th May 2019
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digital banking
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accounting systems
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deloitte
Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.
Blockchain: New Zealand needs to get up to speed
Fri, 24th May 2019
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blockchain
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government
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the blockchain.nz
BlockchainNZ calls on New Zealand Government to develop a strategy to keep up with other countries in blockchain technology.
Mobility and digitalization fuelling Next Generation data storage
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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storage
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mobility
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digitisation
Global Next Generation Data Storage Market size is expected to reach $106.3 billion by 2024, according to a new report by KBV Research.