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 338
Is your organisation prepared for digital transformation? Apparently not
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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open source
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ovum
A new study by Ovum reveals a staggering 33% of global organisations are underprepared for the crucial shift to digital.
Big changes over at Cylance as it works out its ANZ channel strategy
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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ai security
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ai
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cylance
Cylance has announced new executive appointments in Australia and New Zealand to strengthen its channel and sales teams.
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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it spending
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
Geoff Wright to lead Dell EMC's channel in ANZ
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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distributors
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business confidence
Dell EMC appoints Geoff Wright as new channel chief for ANZ, responsible for implementing new partner program.
Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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personal computing devices
Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.
Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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deloitte
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tbr
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consultancy
Demand for consulting on operations, organization and change is set to increase as digital transformation projects scale up, according to TBR.
ZeroStack takes a look back at its first full year in the data center market
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
ZeroStack has revealed its top 10 achievements of 2016, including technological advancements and partnerships.
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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m&a
Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.
Christmas Giveaway Time! Win tickets to Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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film review
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3d printing
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reviews
Get your festive laughs with Office Christmas Party! Win tickets to see a stellar cast's comedic chaos – enter our giveaway now!.
Machine learning: The big disruptor, says Ovum
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Ovum pegs machine learning as 2017's big data game-changer, with a rise from $1.7bn to $9.4bn by 2020 in this sector.
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.
Ingram Micro Cloud launches IBM Connections Services to accelerate reseller growth
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ibm
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ingram micro cloud
Ingram Micro Cloud adds IBM Connections to its marketplace, simplifying cloud technology purchase, provision, management and invoicing for resellers.
New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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smb
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fundertech
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angel investors
Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.
Procera Networks lands new major partner signing
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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uc
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contact centre
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arrow ecs
Procera Networks and Arrow Systems Integration join forces to provide bundled analytics and network intelligence to the virtualisation market.
Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Small businesses in New Zealand are facing difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from MYOB.
Robot-as-a-Service? What next year will mean for robotics
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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robots
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analyst report
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research director
Robotics is set to disrupt business operations across industries as companies look to gain a competitive edge, says IDC.
Brocade looks to accelerate DX, expands data center networking solutions
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Brocade expands data center networking solutions to accelerate digital transformation. New switches and automation suites added.
Norton's top tips to stay safe online
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton shares tips to stay safe online, including avoiding password promiscuity and being cautious with public Wi-Fi.
Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.
2017: Trends and predictions for education technology
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology in schools
Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.