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 307
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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e-commerce
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government
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online shopping
Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Confidence low amongst Australian professionals as COVID-19 crisis takes hold
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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linkedin
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business confidence
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covid-19
Confidence in finances, job security, and opportunities remains low among Australian professionals amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, LinkedIn data reveals.
IDC forecasts drop in IT spend across every industry in 2020
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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healthtech
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it budget
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analyst report
Global IT spending is set to drop 2.7% in 2020 due to COVID-19, with industries reliant on physical presence facing the steepest declines, reports IDC.
Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.
IT teams stepping up, solving incidents faster than pre-COVID-19
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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it department
Despite a spike in digital incidents due to COVID-19, IT teams are resolving issues up to 63% faster, according to PagerDuty research.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
Surprise surprise: Kiwis spending less in lockdown, research finds
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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covid-19
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opinion compare
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retail
Lockdown leads Kiwis to slash spending by 32%, with older age groups cutting their expenses most, survey reveals.
New Relic appoints Qlik alum to regional VP role for ANZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Sharryn Napier has been named as the new regional vice president for New Relic's Australian and New Zealand division.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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ict
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covid-19
Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
Cohesity announces $250 million funding, doubles valuation to US$2.5 billion
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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cisco
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hpe
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softbank
Cohesity has raised $250m in Series E funding, increasing its valuation to $2.5bn, more than double from its Series D round two years ago.
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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healthtech
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contact centre
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Quantum names new Global Channel Chief
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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quantum computing
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recruitment
James Mundle appointed as Quantum's new global channel chief as the company expands its leadership in storing video and unstructured data.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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2degrees
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covid-19
2degrees plans to axe 120 jobs, 10% of its workforce, citing the economic fallout from COVID-19 as the catalyst for the drastic measures.
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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devices
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it budget
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spending
Despite declines in tech spending due to COVID-19, IDC notes potential for increased short-term investments in cloud, AI, and IoT as firms adapt.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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edutech
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
New state manager for Fujitsu Western Australia and Northern Territory
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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fujitsu
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recruitment
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job moves
Sandra Tuohy takes the helm as Fujitsu's new state manager for Western Australia and Northern Territory, aiming to drive growth and customer satisfaction.
Extreme Networks provides ANZ channel update
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Extreme Networks in ANZ introduces free training, extended partner levels, and flexible financial support to assist partners and customers during COVID-19.