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 353
Fortinet data center security effectiveness near perfect, report finds
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fortinet has achieved a near-perfect 99.9% rating in NSS Labs' latest data centre Intrusion Prevention System test, excelling in both security and value.
Cyber security a 'human problem', says Origin IT
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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origin it
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resilience
New Zealand businesses are not doing enough to protect themselves against cyber attacks due to the actions of their own employees, according to Origin IT.
Microsoft WPC: Facebook jumps on Office 365 bandwagon
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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facebook
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wpc
Facebook heralds new era of productivity, choosing Microsoft's Office 365 to empower its global workforce and bolster security.
In pics: Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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partners
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicked of WPC in Toronto, addressing the packed auditorium with a rousing keynote about embracing digital transformation.
Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.
Australia primary target for cyber attacks
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Australia targeted by major ransomware infection in the past two months, with over 224k attacks, says Trend Micro.
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ministry of education
The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.
Bi-modal CIOs made redundant by the digital enterprise
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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bimodal it
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analyst report
Digital transformation is crucial for businesses to remain viable, but it requires certain conditions to be met, according to a report by IDC.
Gender divide alive and well in NZ job market
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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dei
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trade me
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it careers
The gender divide is alive and well in the New Zealand employment market, while IT roles continue to dominate the top five highest average pay rate.
Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
Robust security architecture vital to maximise resilience
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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resilience
Ixia stresses the imperative of bolstering security structures, urging firms to revamp with prevention-focused measures for resilience.
Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.
Collaboration key to business transformation, says Fronde
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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fronde
Effective collaboration is revolutionising businesses, says Fronde, with cloud-based tools facilitating real-time global teamwork and driving growth.
Schneider Electric, FKG ink deal on Queensland data centre build
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Schneider Electric teams with FKG for an energy-efficient, state-of-the-art Queensland data centre, set to propel Toowoomba's tech scene.
New Bill to simplify UFB rollout passes uncontested
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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government
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ufb
Parliament unanimously approves Bill to expedite UFB, promising swifter broadband access for shared properties.
Turnbull: Accelerate Australia's digital transformation
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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australian government
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innovation
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) urges Turnbull Government to push for a digital economy.
Mitel out as Polycom gets better offer
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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mitel
The merger between Polycom and Mitel has come to end with Polycom announcing it has terminated the agreement following a better offer.
Microsoft leadership shake up following COO departure
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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citadel
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partners
Microsoft COO Kevin Turner has taken up a the CEO role at Citadel Securities. His role will be split among five different execs at Microsoft.
Epson NZ showcases new laser projector lineup
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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printing
Epson showcases new lineup of high-brightness projectors, including world's first 25,000-lumen 3LCD projector.
Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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it spending
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brexit
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analyst report
IT spending stagnates at $3.41 trillion in 2016, Gartner cites global currency shifts and Brexit anxieties impacting the market.