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 286
Qlik appoints new country manager for ANZ region
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Paul Leahy has been appointed as Qlik's new country manager for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging over 25 years of industry experience.
Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
Cohesity names new sales director for Australia New Zealand
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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recruitment
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cohesity
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job moves
Velo Petrov becomes regional sales director for Cohesity's Australia and New Zealand business, enhancing data management in the region.
Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Vodafone NZ reported a massive internet traffic surge when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced potential easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.
Snowflake secures data deal with WA's Vix Technology
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Western Australian company Vix Technology has entered into a business agreement with cloud data platform Snowflake to crunch real-time data.
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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ecommerce
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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 spending
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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 departments
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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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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.