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 365
Webroot, Citrix team up to target malicious IP addresses
Wed, 4th May 2016
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virtualisation
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daas
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ai security
Webroot and Citrix integrate to enhance security and scalability for enterprise customers. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity.
Dicker Data named WatchGuard distie of the year
Wed, 4th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Dicker Data has been named Distributor of the Year at WatchGuard’s APAC partner awards, while Systemnet was awarded Partner of the Year.
In pics: Inside Westcon-Comstor Imagine 2016
Wed, 4th May 2016
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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innovation
Tech visionaries gather at Westcon-Comstor Imagine 2016 in Auckland, showcasing cutting-edge industry innovations.
Accelerator programme looking for Kiwi health tech start ups
Wed, 4th May 2016
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healthtech
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bayer
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startups
Start ups focused on health technologies are being asked to put their hands up for support bringing their innovations to market.
Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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fintech
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analyst report
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banking
Vendors need to step up or step aside as new demands in the digital banking sector place pressure on businesses.
PM Education Excellence Awards finalists revealed
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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pm education excellence awards
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awards
Finalists for Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards announced with 14 making the cut, says Education Minister.
Crazy things small business owners tried to write-off on their taxes last year
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Mixing personal and business expenses is the most common mistake small business owners make that result in audits.
Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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green party
Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.
ANZ Bank reports 11% profit drop
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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anz bank
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banking
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ceo
ANZ Bank reports 11% drop in half year profits for 2016, due to lending competition and customer preference for fixed rate mortgages.
New chief for Dimension Data APAC
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dimension data
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sap
Dimension Data has appointed former SAP exec John Lombard as CEO of its Asia Pacific business, replacing Bill Padfield.
Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dick smith
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colliers
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landlords
Former Dick Smith stores in New Zealand are being snapped up by other retailers, including Bed Bath - Beyond, as the company closes its doors.
The perimeter is everywhere - so where is your data really?
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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malware
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data protection
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cybersecurity
In an era of ubiquitous data migration, safeguarding your data's whereabouts is crucial yet increasingly complex, says ESET researcher Cameron Camp.
Spark NZ data centre reaping energy savings
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
A new cooling system implemented in a Spark data centre in Auckland is saving a street’s worth of energy every year.
New invention turns miaows into speech
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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drones
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3d printing
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parrot
Revolutionary 'Catterbox' device to translate your cat's miaows into speech, enhancing human-feline communication.
APAC focus with new hire for Unisys
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Belinda Hilberts appointed director of field marketing for Unisys Asia Pacific, tasked with driving growth in the region.
Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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personal computing devices
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cyclone computers
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mobility
Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
New weapon in fight against nipple censorship: Man boobs?
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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facebook
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social media
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censorship
A cancer support group out of Argentina is making waves with its new video, taking shots at social media networks who censor showing women’s breasts.
What to consider before going all in with one vendor?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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api
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comptia
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apis
Businesses should consider the tools, flexibility, and vendor relationship before choosing an all-in-one platform, according to CompTIA.
Lessons on digital citizenship in the classroom vital
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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technology in the classroom
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edtech
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dte
Lessons in digital citizenship are crucial for students navigating the digital world, according to a new whitepaper from NetRef.
NZ's first Cyber Security Summit drawing near
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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government
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cybersecurity summit
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partners
New Zealand's first Cyber Security Summit to see over 200 business people gather next week, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.