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 226
Worldwide headphone market on track despite COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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wireless headphones
The worldwide headphones market is expected to experience strong growth in 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
Nutanix supports partners with financial assistance programme
Tue, 5th May 2020
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
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planning
Nutanix has unveiled details of its finanical assistance programme for its partners to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.
Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows
Fri, 1st May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.
CompTIA: DDoS attacks growing in scope, size and sophistication
Fri, 1st May 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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comptia
CompTIA's new free resource guide helps IT pros combat the surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, growing in scope and complexity.
Gartner: The eight actions CIOs must take to ensure financial survival during COVID-19
Fri, 1st May 2020
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it budget
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tablets
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analyst report
CIOs must take action to protect their IT organizations' cash flow during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Gartner. Survival will be the priority.
Vodafone NZ delays 5G add on cost for one year
Fri, 1st May 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone New Zealand has announced it will delay the $10 monthly add-on charge for the use of 5G through to July 2021.
Australians embrace collaboration tools through COVID-19 lockdown
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
A recent Asana survey reveals 98% of Australians now use collaboration tools, with 64% increasing their reliance on these technologies amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.
COVID-19 intrusion further derails enterprise infrastructure market, says IDC
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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analyst report
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covid-19
The ANZ enterprise infrastructure market, anticipated to grow by 3% in 2020, faces a 3% decline instead due to the COVID-19 crisis, says IDC.
Nutanix teams up with Veeam to simplify data protection
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nutanix and Veeam Software have teamed up to offer a data protection and management solution, designed to support storage environments.
Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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globaldata
Digital transformation is essential for enterprise resilience amid COVID-19, driving companies like JD Logistics and Cox Communications to innovate.
BluJay enters partnership with Uber Freight to optimise global shipping
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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uber
BluJay Solutions has entered into a partnership agreement with Uber Freight in a bid to further both companies' commitment to help build global supply chains.
SAS launches new analytics courses for ANZ universities
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Organisations are seeking well-trained analyst graduates to help businesses gain value from their ever-increasing data volumes.
Qlik appoints new country manager for ANZ region
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Paul Leahy has been appointed as Qlik's new country manager for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging over 25 years of industry experience.
Facebook's Workplace unveils new features to help business navigate COVID-19
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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facebook
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workplace
Facebook introduces new features on Workplace from Facebook platform to help organizations navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
Vodafone: Prime Minister's COVID-19 lockdown announcement sees massive spike in traffic
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Vodafone NZ reported a massive internet traffic surge when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced potential easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Google rolls out top-requested features on Google Meet
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google Meet has launched four major new features to enhance virtual collaboration, including expanded tiled layout and AI-driven low-light mode.
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
Microsoft to monetise huge Windows 10 userbase
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft aims to leverage its one billion Windows 10 devices by rebranding Office 365 to Microsoft 365, adding new features and focusing on subscriptions.
Chorus to resume non-essential fibre installs at alert level 3
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus will resume installations of fibre when New Zealand moves out of lockdown and into alert level 3 next week, the company has announced.