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 360
Adobe shines in Forrester's enterprise marketing reports
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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martech
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adobe
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analyst report
Adobe hailed as leader in Forrester's enterprise marketing suite, setting a benchmark in experience-led customer engagement.
Endace targets DDOS-backed security breaches
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It’s essential to ensure network monitoring infrastructure can record without loss, even under the of loads you would experience during a DDOS attack.
Managed Print Services growth contributing to HCP shipments
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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hp
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printing
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epson
Despite a 10.6% decline in global HCP shipments, managed print services contracts grow, boosting unit distribution figures.
Health reasons force NEC NZ managing director departure
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ict
NEC New Zealand's MD, Leonard Dench, has resigned due to health issues. Tetsuro Akagi will act as MD until a replacement is found in July.
Sex, drugs and cybercrime - what are we doing about it?
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cyberbullying
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pornography
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sexting
Experts sound the alarm on online child safety, calling for immediate action to address the sinister realities facing teens on the web.
Cavium's latest a 'complete cloud data center solution'
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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wireless networks
Cavium showcases CloudScale Rack, enabling cloud data centers using its product portfolio. #semiconductors #datacenter.
Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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recruitment
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mobility
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reffind
Experts urge firms to adopt mobile-first strategies for employee referrals, enhancing recruitment speed and quality.
APAC to lead global $194.5 billion VoIP services market
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The global VoIP services market is set to reach $194.5bn by 2024, up from $85.9bn last year, Persistence Market Research predicts.
1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bsa
ESET warns against pirated software as 20% of Aussies risk malware infection and hefty fines, says BSA report.
Govt appoints NetSafe to lead cyber bullying prevention
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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government
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Internet safety watchdog NetSafe has been selected by the Govt to help reduce harmful digital communications in an official Approved Agency role.
Government focuses on domain name security
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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dia
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nzrs
UK Gov strengthens online defences, ensuring domain name security and bolstering public confidence in official websites.
Fujitsu inks Megaport data center deal
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
The agreement kicks off with the installation of a Megaport point of presence in the Fujitsu Malaga (Perth), and North Ryde (Sydney) data centers.
Fujitsu signs WA reseller agreement with Megaport
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Fujitsu has signed on as a reseller for elastic interconnection provider Megaport, becoming the first to resell Megaport services in Western Australia.
New app sends last known locations
Tue, 31st May 2016
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smartphones
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data privacy
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google
The app sends out notifications of last known locations once a battery goes flat, with the developers choosing tech friendly NZ to make their debut.
Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016
Tue, 31st May 2016
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government
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budget
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partners
Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Business must become 'sentient' if they want to keep up
Tue, 31st May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
To achieve the speed and responsiveness required to keep up, businesses must optimise human intervention when it comes to analysing data.
IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme
Tue, 31st May 2016
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ict
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intergen
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recruitment
Intergen partners with WelTec to boost its IT team, investing in young talent with a robust graduate programme and Young Achiever Awards.
LevelOne chasing growth, ramps up ANZ distribution
Tue, 31st May 2016
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connector systems
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levelone
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digital data communications
Digital Data Communications is expanding in Australia and New Zealand, following its acquisition by Ingram Micro.
Hutt City Council website impressing
Tue, 31st May 2016
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cloud services
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websites
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hutt city council
Hutt City Council's website ranks first in Wellington and fifth overall by the ALGIM, a fantastic endorsement says Council Senior Web Advisor Sonja Cabrera.
Parata: 'Most' schools to get extra funding
Mon, 30th May 2016
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budget
Most schools in New Zealand to receive extra funding after targeting discretionary funding to at-risk students.