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 352
Cloud Distribution nabs distie deal with MediaPro channel programs
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud distribution
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mediapro
Cloud Distribution allies with MediaPro, boosting cybersecurity awareness across APAC with educational channel program rollouts.
Cutting edge tech marketing: Google, Adobe and Facebook come out on top
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Google, Adobe, Facebook, Marketo and Salesforce lead the way when it comes to ‘cutting edge’ marketing technology vendors, IDC says.
Kiwis can now compare 94 different internet providers
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Broadband Compare expands its database of internet providers and broadband plans with new telephone online chat support.
HCL Technologies inks ‘major’ Synergy IT contract
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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microsoft
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hcl
HCL Technologies has inked an IT contract with Synergy, in a move that will see the company enable Synergy’s digital transformation.
Extreme Networks to acquire wireless LAN business from Zebra Technologies
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Extreme Networks to acquire Zebra Technologies' wireless LAN business, expanding its networking solutions and services.
CenturyLink makes serious upgrade to its network connectivity options
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
CenturyLink expands network connectivity options across its data center portfolio, offering 99 carriers and providers across 58 facilities worldwide.
Cloud specialists in 'short supply' in ANZ
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
While the true costs of managing public cloud can get out of control if not managed correctly, finding staff with a specific skillset is difficult.
ANZ leadership shaping up following Dell EMC merge
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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emc
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dell technologies
Dell has confirmed new leaders for its Dell EMC Australia and New Zealand division following the merger of the two companies.
Mastercard searching for Kiwi startup collaboration partners
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
Mastercard is looking for Kiwi startups to collaborate with and help scale their businesses through their startup engagement programme, Start Path.
Dell and HPE head of the pack in ‘shuffling’ server market
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hpe
There’s some shuffling going on amongst vendors in the global server market, with Dell leading shipments and HPE remaining leader in server revenue.
Digital disruption: Exploring Wellington's fast-growing digital industry
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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victoria university
Wellington's digital industry is set to be explored at the Digital Disruption event hosted by Victoria University.
Westcon-Comstor financial division lands in Australia
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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industrial
Westcon Financial Services has opened its first office in Australia, appointing Mark Hegarty as director for the Australian & New Zealand operations.
Containerised data centers to ‘revolutionise’ industry
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Modular data centers set to spark a $3bn RAID market boom by 2020, with swift, cost-effective solutions reshaping IT infrastructure.
Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
Australian organisations are experiencing digital fatigue
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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industrial
We are now knee-deep in the digital business era, with many enterprises reimagining their business and operating models based on digital capabilities.
Xero: Helping Kiwi small businesses thrive since ages ago
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
One on one: NZ managing director Anna Curzon talks about Xero’s North Star and what they’re doing to help small business keep ahead of the game.
Aruba’s managed services play: What it means for the Australian channel
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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iot
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partner programmes
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managed services
Aruba unveils Network as a Service, Managed Service, and Cloud-based Networking options, along with new channel partner program.
Tech vendors must transform to survive digital era, says expert
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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ovum
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partners
Customers hold more power and choices in the market, and vendors must transform to meet rising expectations, says analyst Clement Teo of Ovum.
New chief for Victoria Uni cybersecurity partner
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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victoria university
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partners
NZX COO Mandy Simpson becomes CEO of Cyber Toa, partnering with Victoria University to strengthen NZ's cyber resilience.
3D printing in education: Where to start?
Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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edutech
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3d printing
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support
PrintLab releases online guide to help teachers navigate the challenges of integrating 3D printing into education.