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 246
Kogan takes on Apple with slim laptop range
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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apple
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mobility
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kogan.com
Kogan unveils Atlas UltraSlim series, challenging Apple with sleek design and wallet-friendly prices in the laptop market.
Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.
SimpliVity extends healthcare play to help consolidate data centres and improve data protection
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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healthtech
SimpliVity partners with Epic to support virtual desktop environments in healthcare industry, offering improved user experience and efficiency.
Gemalto inks deal with China Mobile as it makes connected car play
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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iot
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gemalto
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china mobile
China Mobile has partnered with Gemalto to supply its LinqUS On-Demand Connectivity solution and eSIMs to the telecom carrier.
2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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iot
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ovum
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insurance
67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.
Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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malware
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iot
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cybersecurity
As long as a device can be connected to the web or other devices and isn't secured, it can be accessed stealthily and used to a criminal's advantage.
Crucial launches new modules to boost system performance in the data center
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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storage
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crucial
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it infrastructure
Crucial launches new DDR4 server DIMMs to provide greater memory bandwidth and increased performance for organisations.
BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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mobility
BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
Datacloud forum headed to Singapore
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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blockchain
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colocation
Datacloud Asia, the first deal-making forum for the region, will take place in Feb 2017, bringing together data center and cloud players.
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
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it budget
Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.
Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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cloud services
Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.
ZeroStack takes a look back at its first full year in the data center market
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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dc
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cloud services
ZeroStack has revealed its top 10 achievements of 2016, including technological advancements and partnerships.
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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m&a
Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.
Machine learning: The big disruptor, says Ovum
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Ovum pegs machine learning as 2017's big data game-changer, with a rise from $1.7bn to $9.4bn by 2020 in this sector.
What to consider before leasing excess data center capacity
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Businesses eye leasing data centre excess, but Gartner warns of legal, financial risks before turning IT into colocation services.
Brocade looks to accelerate DX, expands data center networking solutions
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Brocade expands data center networking solutions to accelerate digital transformation. New switches and automation suites added.
Norton's top tips to stay safe online
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Norton shares tips to stay safe online, including avoiding password promiscuity and being cautious with public Wi-Fi.
2017: Trends and predictions for education technology
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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retail
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.