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 301
Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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education, learning & training
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skills gap
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covid-19
Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.
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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healthtech
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alibaba
Alibaba Cloud is investing USD $283 million to speed up global partner innovation, aiming to boost digitalisation and create joint products for diverse sectors.
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
A report from Accenture stresses the need for human-centric design, with only 32% of Australian firms currently adopting it for human-machine collaboration.
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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analyst report
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covid-19
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research director
Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A Sisense survey reveals that 49% of companies are using data analytics more than before COVID-19, despite 67% facing revenue or customer losses.
Microsoft, Snowflake and Cognizant amongst the big winners at Qlik partner awards
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
A Barracuda Networks survey reveals 62% of Australian organisations are embracing SD-WAN, with financial services leading adoption in Asia Pacific.
5G to be 'revolutionary' - yet security concerns remain high
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
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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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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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storage
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dr
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digital transformation
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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data privacy
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devices
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google
Google's Android 11 Beta debuts on Pixel phones this week, bringing enhanced communication, privacy features, and seamless smart device control.
ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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uc
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commerce commission
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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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datacentre infrastructure
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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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vpns
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cybersecurity
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hacking
New Zealand ranks eighth in NordVPN's Cyber Risk Index, identifying it as highly vulnerable to cyber attacks due to high internet penetration and usage.
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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cisco
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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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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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ai
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healthtech
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mental health
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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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
London has emerged as the global leader for internet accessibility, topping Business Fibre’s list of best cities for free WiFi and 5G availability.
Huawei takes out smartphone award, camera and battery life key driver
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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devices
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canstar blue
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huawei
Huawei has clinched the Canstar 2020 Most Satisfied Customers of Smartphones award in New Zealand, thanks to its exceptional camera quality and battery life.