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 359
Taking advantage of managed services popularity
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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managed services
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comptia
IT service providers are being advised to take advantage of the popularity of managed services and cloud-based infrastructure, according to CompTIA.
Facebook Messenger gets diverse with new emoji collection
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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emoji
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faceme
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meti
Facebook has launched a new set of emojis for its Messenger app, featuring more skin tones and a range of women in 'great' roles.
Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
Modular classrooms prove a hit
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The Ministry's first new modular building has arrived in New Plymouth, receiving high praise from Vogeltown School.
Cloud migration: What's holding you back?
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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software development
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cloud services
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centurylink
Perceived challenges are delaying migration to the cloud, but businesses must reassess their approach, says CenturyLink.
Adams marks rural broadband completion
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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uc
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
Phase 1 of New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative is complete, with 154 new cell towers built ahead of schedule.
Steady growth for global WLAN market, APAC strong
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cisco
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analyst report
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wan
The global wireless LAN market grew by 4.5% YoY in Q1 2016, with the enterprise segment experiencing its best growth in over a year.
BAE Systems Australia chases growth with strengthened leadership team
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
BAE Systems as appointment new regional managing director for Australia, as the company aims to capitalise on growing opportunity in the region.
'Industry vision' required for digital business success
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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3d printing
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analyst report
Enterprises are being advised to create an industry vision for digital business to ensure success in the digital era, according to Gartner.
Major service failures on the way
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
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innovation
The inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk will lead to 60% of digital businesses suffering major service failures.
More government investment in Auckland schools
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland benefits from $153 million investment in school property, announced by Government.
HPE and EMC dominate declining enterprise storage market
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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storage
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emc
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enterprise storage
Global enterprise storage revenue declines in Q1 2016, with IDC reporting a 7% drop year over year. HPE and EMC lead the market.
Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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trade
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tourism
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partners
Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.
Best product doesn't always win, says Gartner
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Gartner reveals surpassing products isn't key; customer experience takes spotlight in TSP CEOs' strategy for growth.
Network blind spots and what you should do about them
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Organisations must address network blind spots to avoid outages, security threats, and compliance issues, warns Ixia.
Global server revenue declined despite increase in shipments
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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ibm
Low level shipment growth occurred in 1Q16, despite a decline in revenue, with Asia Pacific the only region not to record a decline.
Agility critical for campaign success, says expert
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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teradata
Businesses urged to embrace agile marketing strategies to deliver real-time experiences to customers. #marketingstrategy #agilemarketing.
In pics: Inside HP's new mobility range
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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hp
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mobility
HP NZ presented its new range of products targeted at mobile workforces in an intimate showcase in Auckland yesterday. We've got the inside looks.
SOLD: SolarWinds acquires LOGICnow
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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solarwinds
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managed services
IT management software provider SolarWinds has completed its acquisition of LOGICnow, positioning itself as a global MSP solutions leader.
Free Wi-Fi comes to Queenstown
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Free Wi-Fi hotspots have been introduced in downtown Queenstown, making it easier for tourists and locals to stay connected.