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 284
One in three ransomware attacks target business users
Fri, 15th May 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware has become a big challenge for many organisations, despite the attack method not being the most advanced threat.
Xero named as a worldwide leader by IDC MarketScape
Fri, 15th May 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has been recognised as a global leader by IDC MarketScape for its robust cloud-enabled small business finance and accounting solutions.
Nutanix announces promotion of Christian Alvarez to head of worldwide channels
Fri, 15th May 2020
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Christian Alvarez appointed as Nutanix's new senior VP of worldwide channels, leading strategic direction and global sales for partner ecosystem.
Vodafone NZ opens stores, offices under alert level 2, with restrictions
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ reopens offices and stores under alert level 2 with heightened safety protocols including contact tracing, physical distancing, and PPE.
New Zealand co-working spaces get ready to reopen at Level 2
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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co-working
New Zealand co-working spaces prepare to reopen under Level 2, boosting local economies and offering flexible solutions for businesses and remote workers.
COVID-19- 19 leads to sharp rise in independent earning
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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tax
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wfh
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, New Zealand sees a 260% surge in independent earners, as job cuts drive many to freelancing and contracting, reports Hnry.
Google Meet is officially here, for free
Wed, 13th May 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Meet is now free for all, Google announces. With over 2 billion daily usage minutes, anyone can join meetings via meet.google.com or Gmail.
Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code
Wed, 13th May 2020
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covid-19
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contact tracing
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startups
An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.
Support for InternetNZ's digital inclusion plan gathers momentum
Tue, 12th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Twenty organisations from across New Zealand have pledged their support for a digital inclusion plan. The plan was submitted to Government last week.
Ricoh launches Always Current Technology platform in Australia
Tue, 12th May 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Ricoh brings its Always Current Technology v1.1 platform to Australia, allowing users to update their devices and add new features on demand.
Strong industry representation on CompTIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
Tue, 12th May 2020
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partner programmes
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ai
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comptia
CompTIA unveils its AI Advisory Council composed of top executives from 16 leading organisations to drive AI adoption and innovation in the IT industry.
Track and trace app must be mandatory to all visitors into NZ
Tue, 12th May 2020
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apps
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location tracking
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covid-19
A mandatory track and trace app must be made available to all visitors into New Zealand, says Jupl co-founder Sir Ray Avery.
Trend Micro: COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
Mon, 11th May 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Malware and spam related to COVID-19 are increasing globally, with the US identified as the top location, according to Trend Micro.
Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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personal security
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identity
COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
Skinny ups it game with new endless data plans
Sat, 9th May 2020
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skinny mobile
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skinny
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mobile data
Skinny has launched new Endless Data plans, offering endless data starting at NZD $36 per month, aiming to make running out of data a thing of the past.
Charging infrastructure: The key for electric vehicle take-off
Sat, 9th May 2020
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cartech
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evs
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idtechex
Charging infrastructure, expected to grow at 24% CAGR and reach USD $40 billion by 2030, is crucial for the mass adoption of electric vehicles, says IDTechEx.
Epsilon names Colt exec as new group CFO
Sat, 9th May 2020
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cfo
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recruitment
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epsilon
Epsilon appoints Colt's Craig Forrester as new group CFO, tasking him with driving global business growth and enhancing their SDN capabilities.
CEOs responsible for financial errors, not CFOs - research
Sat, 9th May 2020
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cfo
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blackline
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financial results
Chief executives are being looked at to take accountability for errors in financial reporting, according to a new global survey.
Chorus network data for April shows fibre essential to life in lockdown
Sat, 9th May 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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chorus
New Zealand households connected to fibre averaged 500GB of monthly consumption in April, equivalent to 12 hours of Zoom video conferencing per day.
Qualtrics launches back-to-work solutions to help COVID-19 transition
Thu, 7th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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qualtrics
Qualtrics has launched four new solutions to help businesses transition employees back into the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.