About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 216
Nutanix enters partnership with Microsoft Azure
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
Nutanix partners with Microsoft to deliver hybrid solution, enabling seamless application, data, and license mobility across on-premises and Azure environments.
Proofpoint enhances security awareness training platform
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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proofpoint
Available in Q4 2020, the platform will integrate more closely with Proofpoint's best-in-class threat intelligence.
Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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bitglass
Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.
IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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notebook
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pc shipments
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analyst report
PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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empired
The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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erp
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
Spending on managed security services in ANZ to grow despite COVID-19 headwinds
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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ddos
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mssp
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analyst report
COVID-19 has changed security priorities significantly, and managed security services in ANZ are set to benefit.
Strong cybersecurity posture crucial for company success - Fortinet
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Maintaining strong cybersecurity is crucial for organisations, as it can impact partners and customers, says Fortinet.
Gartner names Adobe leader in digital commerce
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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martech
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adobe
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gartner magic quadrant
Adobe named Leader in 2020 Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce by Gartner, achieving highest placement on ability to execute axis.
Vodafone NZ brings AI into contact centre solutions with new partnership
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Vodafone NZ partners with Convai to launch Vodafone Voice Concierge, an AI solution for contact centres, reducing average call time by 15-30 seconds.
Video conferencing, network usage surge in lockdown 2.0 - Vodafone
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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uc
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martech
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erp
Phone and internet network usage continued sustained increases during Auckland's second lockdown, according to Vodafone NZ.
COVID-19 sees global smartphone sales plunge by 20%
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
COVID-19 causes global smartphone sales to drop 20.4% in Q2 2020, with Samsung experiencing the largest decline, according to Gartner.
Poor data decision-making by Australian organisations impact bottom line - report
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations that invest in creating data-to-insights (D2I) capabilities through modern data and analytics pipelines are seeing significant gains.
How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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2degrees
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tablets
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covid-19
New Zealand small businesses have changed their approach to work due to COVID-19, with 58% adapting their methods, according to a 2degrees study.
Businesses reminded to check security after COVID-19 changes work habits
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Cyber hygiene is more important than ever thanks to COVID-19 changing the way people work, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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byod
BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.
D-Link unveils new AI-powered cameras
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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wireless networks
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ai
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cloud services
The two new intelligent camera solutions offer advanced artificial intelligence, see-in-the-dark capability and improved interoperability.
IDC: Worldwide spending on AI to double over next four years
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is set to double by 2024, reaching $110 billion, according to research firm IDC.
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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chorus
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wfh
New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.
Major tech firms benefit from strong demand for cloud computing solutions - study
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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globaldata
Major tech companies benefitted from strong demand for cloud computing and online advertising in 2019, says GlobalData study.