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 396
CIOs playing catch up: innovation vital
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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3rd platform
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partners
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innovation
CIOs are struggling to keep up with the demands of the 3rd Platform era, says IDC study. 40% of LOB execs see the CIO as the innovation officer.
Snowflake Software takes on new APAC reseller
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Software solutions and services firm 1Spatial Australia has won reseller rights for Snowflake Software’s data exchange software products.
New technologies shaking up NZ, according to expert
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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nztech
The biggest impact from tech will come as other parts of the economy find ways to use technologies such as cloud, big data, mobility and 3D printing.
Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.
New managing director at Xero Australia
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Trent Innes has been appointed as the new managing director for Xero's Australian business, following the resignation of Chris Ridd.
Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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shareholders
The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.
Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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cleantech
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn’t halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
PledgeMe dips toes into P2P pond
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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peer-to-peer lending
PledgeMe branches into P2P lending, allowing Kiwis to crowdfund significant ventures, bypassing traditional banks.
App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
12 days of Christmas: Day 1, scams
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.
It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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drones
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safety
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retail
Drone users are being urged to ‘fly responsibility’ heading into the Christmas period, following a fourfold increase in drone-related incidents.
The three trends set to disrupt software in enterprise
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
While legacy market participants feel they have the digital assets they need, many lack imagination to spot where the next disruption is coming from.
Smartwatches to push wearables market
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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analyst report
Worldwide smartwatch shipments are expected to reach over 200 million in 2019, driving growth in the wearables market, according to IDC.
Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
Big Data to Small Data, more security attacks on the horizon
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Experts warn: A pivot from Big Data could spur more, advanced cyber-attacks in 2016, with businesses bracing for impact.
Better security for banking and payment transactions
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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layered security
ESET is upping its banking and payment protections, with a new solution that automatically detects when users are performing financial transactions.
The SDN Ecosystem: forecasts and opportunities
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
As service providers seek to reduce costs and virtualise their network, SDN and NFV investments will account for over $20 billion in revenue.
Inside Facebook's offices - what they really look like
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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facebook
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social media
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creative technologies
Take an exclusive tour behind Facebook's closed doors and discover the eclectic workspaces powering the global tech giant.
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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technology in schools
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tes global
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edtech
Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.