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 318
Greenbox acquires Recytech to kick off New Zealand expansion
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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cleantech
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sustainability
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recycling
Australian firm Greenbox has acquired New Zealand IT asset disposal company Recytech in a bid to meet growing demand from its global partners.
Cloudera unveils enterprise data cloud platform
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
Cloudera has launched its new Cloudera Data Platform (CDP; providing self-service analytics across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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new zealand ai forum
Artificial intelligence offers New Zealand vast opportunities to address key wellbeing, sustainability, and economic challenges, per AI Forum research.
Growing enthusiasm for Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Inland Revenue's new provisional tax option, AIM, is being well received by small business owners looking for certainty.
Steady growth for smart home devices, IDC says
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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smart home
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smart assistant
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analyst report
Global smart home device shipments to hit 815 million in 2019 with a 23.5% growth rate, projections show 1.39 billion units by 2023, according to IDC.
Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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dei
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chorus
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esg
The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.
Business looks to expand mainframe capabilities in AI, Blockchain
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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devops
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blockchain
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apm
Half of organisations plan to increase their use of mainframe computers in the next two years, according to a study by Forrester Consulting and Ensono.
Noel Leeming launches new protection plan
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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retailtech
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noel leeming
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the warehouse group
Noel Leeming unveils protection service plans offering customers enhanced purchase protection for technology and appliances.
Enterprise cloud complexity making IT performance 'extremely' difficult to manage
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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iaas
Digital transformation, migration to the enterprise cloud and increasing customer demands have tech leaders looking to AI for the answer.
Impulsive Aussie workers creating a security risk, research finds
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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virtualisation
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daas
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wireless networks
A new survey has found Australians are creating an unnecessary security risk for their employers by deliberately avoiding overworked IT teams.
Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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robert half technology
The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
Artificial intelligence to play crucial role in NZ way of life
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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nztech
Artificial intelligence will have a significant impact on New Zealand's economy and society, says industry expert.
NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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personal computing devices
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windows
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pc market
New Zealand's traditional PC market sees a surprising 1.1% YoY growth in Q2 2019, recovering from an earlier decline, but challenges loom ahead.
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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bnz
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investment
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onehq
New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.
Qualtrics expands research & strategy team in APJ
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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qualtrics
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r&d
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experience business
Qualtrics expands its research services and strategy team in APJ, reflecting growing investments and a commitment to delivering top-notch customer experiences.
Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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robots
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digital transformation
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it automation
Despite praising robotic automation's effectiveness, Australian businesses lag in global deployment, citing challenges in bot implementation and maintenance.
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 threats
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.