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 193
Govt puts up $270k to help young women into tech sector careers
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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nztech
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palm
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women in technology
Government invests $270k in Shadow Tech Days, a programme encouraging young women to pursue careers in tech. #womenintech.
Employers vs staff – who is responsible for digital change?
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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bmc
New study reveals employers must lead in equipping their staff for the digital future, as workers eager yet anxious about tech skills.
How retailers can use tech to their advantage
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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inventory management systems
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online shopping
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wavelink
Retailers in New Zealand need to equip their staff with mobile devices to meet changing consumer habits, says Wavelink.
InternetNZ sings govt’s UFB praises
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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broadband
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nz
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internetnz
InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.
It's coming: 5G in every major region by 2021
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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5g
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wireless networks
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ovum
5G service will have 25 million subscriptions globally, with the U.S, China, Japan and South Korea dominating the market.
Kiwi cloud software start-up sets its sites on North America
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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datagate innovation
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startups
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ndi
Datagate Innovation has raised more than one million dollars in capital as it gears up to to enter the North American market.
Rising adoption of virtualisation to propel AMS spending, research shows
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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technavio
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application management
The adoption of virtualisation is driving demand for application management software, with the AMS market set to grow close to 5%, says Technavio.
Peter Dunne calls out Trump in spectacular letter
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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trump
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ndi
In classic Orwellian doublespeak, you will succeed, even if all your policies fail, because you will be constantly telling us what a success you are.
Hyland adds two data centers in NZ as it looks to expand footprint
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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cloud services
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data centre operators
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hyland
Hyland has opened two data centers in New Zealand, as it looks to support the growing global demand for solutions hosted in its cloud platform.
Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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hp
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lenovo
Asia Pacific PC market sees 5.5% YoY decrease in 2016, but commercial market contracts by only 1.4%, says IDC.
IT job ads down, report finds
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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edutech
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it training
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recruitment
Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.
Why organisations need to upgrade their IT infrastructure for IoT
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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cloud services
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iot
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open source
CIOs urged to upgrade IT infrastructure for Internet of Things to ensure scalability, reliability and security - Red Hat.
Channel key influence in Aussie print purchasing, survey finds
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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printing
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oki data
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ndi
Channel dealer recommendations are the key influence in printer purchasing decisions, according to a survey from OKI Data Australia.
Stripe expands NZ preview, now available to all Kiwi businesses
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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accounting systems
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martech
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commerce systems
Users based in New Zealand will also be able to take advantage of business services and platforms that work with Stripe, including Xero and Shopify.
Major milestones for Air New Zealand’s mobile app
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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cloud services
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand's mobile app reaches 1 million downloads, enhancing check-in, booking management, and flight tracking experiences for customers.
Digital transformation and what it means for Indonesia
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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idc
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analyst report
Digital transformation will reach macroeconomic levels in Indonesia, reshaping the global economy, says IDC. #DXEconomy.
Finally: Samsung reveals what went wrong
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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samsung
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samsung note
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ndi
Samsung discloses dual battery defects as the cause of the notorious Galaxy Note 7 fires, laying the saga to rest.
Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards: Looking back at 10 years
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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cios
The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards celebrate their 10th anniversary with a record number of awards and finalists.
Ruapehu free WiFi proving a hit
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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cloud services
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wifi
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ruapehy district council
Free WiFi provided by the Ruapehu District Council is a hit in Taumarunui, Ohakune, and Raetihi, with hundreds of daily users.
Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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avaya
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business
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software
While news on the future of Avaya has triggered speculation on the direction of the company, Avaya Australia & NZ assures it is business as usual.
Avaya files for bankruptcy, looks for a new path
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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contact centre
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network infrastructure
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network management
Networking giant Avaya seeks revival with Chapter 11 filing, aiming to slash debt and refocus business strategy.
From Microsoft to Xero to Trump, oh my
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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microsoft
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accounting systems
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digital banking
Xero chairman Chris Liddell is stepping down to take on a role with US president-elect Donald Trump, causing concern amongst Xero customers.
Machine learning and AI to debut in SD-WAN this year
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sd-wan
Machine learning and AI will revolutionise networking in 2017, says Silver Peak CEO David Hughes. Managed SD-WAN services will also surge.
Promapp lands ADA software deal
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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digital transformation
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inventory management systems
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promapp
Promapp signs partnership deal with Australian Defence Apparel to implement cloud-based business process management software.