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 314
Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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robert half technology
The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
Artificial intelligence to play crucial role in NZ way of life
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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nztech
Artificial intelligence will have a significant impact on New Zealand's economy and society, says industry expert.
NZ traditional PC market returns to growth - for now
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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personal computing devices
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windows
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pc market
New Zealand's traditional PC market sees a surprising 1.1% YoY growth in Q2 2019, recovering from an earlier decline, but challenges loom ahead.
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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bnz
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investment
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onehq
New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.
Qualtrics expands research & strategy team in APJ
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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qualtrics
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r&d
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experience business
Qualtrics expands its research services and strategy team in APJ, reflecting growing investments and a commitment to delivering top-notch customer experiences.
Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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robots
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digital transformation
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it automation
Despite praising robotic automation's effectiveness, Australian businesses lag in global deployment, citing challenges in bot implementation and maintenance.
Tech not a threat: NZ must embrace change
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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nztech
New Zealand must embrace technology as an opportunity rather than a threat, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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accenture
DXC Technology has appointed Mike Salvino as its new CEO, following the retirement of Mike Lawrie, effective December 31.
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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smb
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debit & credit cards
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banking
ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.
Australians unaware of govt's digital services
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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ai
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government
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australian government
Nearly a quarter of Australians are unaware of the government's digital services, according to new research from Accenture.
Kiwi SMBs owed $7.4 billion in overdue payments
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New figures from Xero reveal that small businesses in New Zealand are owed NZD 7.4bn ($4.7bn) in overdue payments.
Step aside: Employees think they'd do a better job than the boss
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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recruitment
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workforce management
Despite high ratings in competence, a new UK study reveals that 7 out of 10 employees believe they could outperform their bosses in management.
BP signs up as latest Xero partner
Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
BP partners with Xero Connect, enabling seamless integration of BP Fuelcard invoices with Xero's platform, streamlining admin for small businesses.
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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sky
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video
Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
Southeast Asia a hotbed for phishing attacks
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A Kaspersky report reveals 14 million phishing attempts in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2019, with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia most affected.
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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air new zealand
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rugby world cup
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spark
Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
What will NZ's workplace of the future look like? We've got the trends.
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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workplace
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recruitment
Hays predicts that ethical job automation, collaborative workplaces, and an aging workforce will shape New Zealand's future work environment.
AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.