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 174
Gartner: AI to replace 69% of a manager's workload
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
AI set to revolutionise management by 2024, says Gartner.
Canalys: Smart devices to reach three billion by 2023
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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smartphones
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digital music
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technology gifts
Smart device shipments are set to reach three billion globally by 2023, with smartphone sales remaining dominant, says Canalys.
Veeam: New partner programme to accelerate channel profitability
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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dr
Veeam Software launches new partner loyalty reward program in multiple markets, aiming to increase partner engagement and reward their success.
Infosys: ANZ businesses increased digital maturity in 2019
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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devops
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Aussie & Kiwi firms surge in digital prowess, besting global averages, Infosys study reveals.
Vodafone launches massive broadband plans ahead of 5G launch
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand launches massive data packages for wireless broadband customers, including a trial of 1TB of data.
Kaspersky enjoys three-digit growth in Southeast Asia for 2019
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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interpol
Kaspersky experiences significant business growth in Southeast Asia as demand for enterprise security solutions rises, driven by key business solutions.
Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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government
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nztech
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trade
NZ, Singapore & Chile digital trade deal set to fuel NZ tech sector growth, says NZTech CEO.
Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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apple
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smartphones
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phishing
iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google’s Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone’s built-in security key technology.
Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants
Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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cybersecurity
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alexa
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siri
Young consumers fret over virtual assistants' privacy risks, finds Maintel study.
New appointments bolster Eaton ANZ leadership team
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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eaton
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job moves
The appointments strengthen Eaton’s power distribution offering as it focuses on meeting growing demand for products, systems and engineering services.
The role of the CIO is evolving, survey finds
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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logicalis
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ndi
CIOs are shifting focus towards revenue and strategy, with 61% spending more time on strategic planning, according to a survey by Logicalis.
Nielsen bolsters management teams with two strategic hires
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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nielsen
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job moves
Nielsen boosts leadership with two key hires, eyeing upcoming company split in 2020.
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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microsoft
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malware
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ransomware
Windows 7 'end of life' ups ransom risk warns Veritas; firms must act as WannaCry risks loom.
IDC on used smartphone market: No signs of slowing down
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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analyst report
Global shipments of used smartphones are expected to reach 206.7 million units in 2019, a 17.6% increase from last year, according to IDC.
Former Air NZ chief people officer heads to Vodafone
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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air new zealand
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vodafone
Jodie King appointed chief people officer at Vodafone NZ, bringing her expertise in building culture and customer focus from Air NZ.
Mobile technology the way forward in retail, report finds
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
67% hail mobile tech as top tool for swifter shopping, says SOTI report.
Uber’s JUMP e-scooters arrive in Auckland
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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sustainable it
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shared services
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uber
Uber's JUMP e-scooters have officially launched in Auckland, allowing users to access the service through the Uber app.
New managing director for Equinix Australia
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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data centre operators
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recruitment
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equinix
Equinix appoints Guy Danskine as new managing director of Australia, responsible for leading business strategy.
Anana deploys Pluribus Networks as part of network modernisation project
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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outsourcing
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martech
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network infrastructure
Anana deploys Pluribus Networks' operating system and cloud fabric to unify data centers and improve service delivery.
IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards open for applications
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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fintech
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banking
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r&d
IFTA opens its Fintech Achievement Awards, honouring industry innovation.
Commvault strengthens APJ lineup with new appointment
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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commvault
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recruitment
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job moves
Commvault appoints Callum Eade as VP Sales APJ, to drive growth in Asia Pacific markets. Eade brings extensive sales experience from VMware.
Kiwis concerned over digital identity and personal data
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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big data
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data protection
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bi
79% of Kiwis worry about personal data protection online, seeking more control, says Digital Identity NZ.
Cloud adoption accelerating across ANZ enterprises
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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outsourcing
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digital transformation
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veritas
Aussie and Kiwi firms shift 4x more data to the cloud, eyeing digital transformation, reports Veritas.
Four-day week conversation to accelerate in 2020
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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fintech
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perpetual guardian
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fintechnz
Four-day work week buzz set to dominate Kiwi firms in 2020 as productivity and well-being align.