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 349
Green data centers: Good for the planet, good for the market
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Increased use of big data analytics drives global data center market, set to grow by 11% between 2016-2020, says Technavio.
Vodafone Australia CFO moving on
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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cfo
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vodafone
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ceo
Vodafone Hutchison's Chief Technology Officer Benoit Hanssen is leaving the company after leading the transformation of the network.
BlackBerry offers secure apps via Microsoft's Azure Cloud
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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smartphones
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public cloud
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microsoft
BlackBerry's Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform can now be installed through Microsoft Azure to mobilise business apps.
Vodafone unveils high-tech 'workplace of the future'
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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uc
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telco
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innov8
Vodafone has officially opened its new Christchurch-based South Island headquarters - the 'most technologically advanced office workplace in NZ'.
Qlik expands Australian footprint to address analytics demand
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik has landed in Canberra, with a new office to serve what the company says is growing demand by Australian organisations for analytics.
High levels of cyber attacks driving privileged identity management sector
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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pam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Increasing cyber attacks are driving demand for global privileged identity management, with the market predicted to grow by 20% by 2020.
'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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social media
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support
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linkedin
The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.
Ingram Micro snaps up Cisco APAC Security distie of the year
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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ingram micro
Ingram Micro named Security Distributor of the Year for Cisco in Asia Pacific, recognised for revenue performance and support services.
Cloudera Enterprise inks international IMS Health contract
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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healthtech
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hadoop
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cloudera
Global information and technology services firm IMS Health as selected Cloudera to support its Big Data Factory for life sciences and healthcare.
Digital disruption on its way to the ANZ banking sector
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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fintech
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digital disruption
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banking
Australian and New Zealand banks must embrace digital disruption to stay relevant for millennials, says Qualtrics MD.
Data analytics the key to overcoming business uncertainty
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Increasing stakeholder demands, regulatory changes, and disruptive competitors are putting businesses at greater risk, according to Teradata.
Smartphone market enjoys modest Q2 growth, Canalys finds
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Samsung leads with successful VR strategy as global smartphone market posts Q2 uptick, despite Apple's decline.
Ransomware targeting Aussie SMEs - What can you do about it?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Ransomware activity is on the rise in Australia, with small businesses losing $1.6m in the past six months. SMEs are the most targeted organisations.
Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple releases Q3 results: revenue falls for second straight quarter, along with sales of iPhone. Quarterly profit down 27%.
Limited number of vendors in hosted private cloud presents opportunity
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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saas
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private cloud
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paas
Competition is heating up in the hosted private cloud market as vendors vie for the top spots, says research by Technology Business Research.
Not long now: Cyber attacks to target local businesses
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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staples rodway
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retail
No matter the type of business you're in, security within IT systems is crucial to maintain your reputation and avoid any major information breaches.
Are Kiwis addicted to Facebook? New research says yes
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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facebook
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colmar brunton
Kiwis confess to Facebook fixation, with research showing it's their top social media habit, say Colmar Brunton.
Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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hutt city council
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technology in schools
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extend
Hutt City Council hails success of computing classes at Hutt City Libraries, with over 370 people attending in term 2.
IO’s Singapore data center lands Tier III design certification
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
IO Singapore's data center receives Tier III Design Certification from Uptime Institute, reinforcing commitment to high-quality services.
Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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software asset management
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner reveals keys to slashing IT costs: streamline software setups, recycle licenses, and deploy SAM tools.