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 325
Tech not a threat: NZ must embrace change
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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nztech
New Zealand must embrace technology as an opportunity rather than a threat, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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accenture
DXC Technology has appointed Mike Salvino as its new CEO, following the retirement of Mike Lawrie, effective December 31.
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smb
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debit & credit cards
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banking
ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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australian government
Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.
Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.
Step aside: Employees think they'd do a better job than the boss
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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recruitment
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workforce technology
Despite high ratings in competence, a new UK study reveals that 7 out of 10 employees believe they could outperform their bosses in management.
BP signs up as latest Xero partner
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
BP partners with Xero Connect, enabling seamless integration of BP Fuelcard invoices with Xero's platform, streamlining admin for small businesses.
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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sky
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video
Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
Southeast Asia a hotbed for phishing attacks
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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phishing
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email security
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devices
A Kaspersky report reveals 14 million phishing attempts in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2019, with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia most affected.
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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air new zealand
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rugby world cup
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spark
Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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workplace
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recruitment
Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.
AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.
New VP for Rubrik Asia Pacific & Japan
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
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recruitment
Kamal Brar has been named vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan at Rubrik, where he will drive operations across these regions from his base in Singapore.
Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
The cybersecurity market in Vietnam is projected to hit USD$215 million by the end of 2023 amid rising cyber threats and digitalisation, says Ken Research.
Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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uc
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martech
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digital entertainment
While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.
Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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apps
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uber
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ridesharing
Uber to trial its Uber Comfort service in New Zealand, offering riders a more comfortable and personalised experience for a slightly higher price.
CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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partner programmes
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managed services
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comptia
CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.
Zoom receives top honours at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practice Awards
Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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uc
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video communication
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zoom
Zoom has been named as the 2019 Asia-Pacific Cloud Vendor Collaboration Provider of the Year by Frost & Sullivan.