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 363
SugarCRM taps IBM Cloud for enhanced security, privacy and control
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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crm
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hyperscale
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public cloud
SugarCRM boosts client data protection with IBM Cloud's secure, customizable infrastructure, catering to high-regulation industries.
NEC and NT Police recognised for facial recognition technology
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
The Northern Territory Police Force and NEC has been acknowledged for its use of facial recognition technology to fight crime.
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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wearables
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iot
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personal computing devices
Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.
Global PBBA market sees solid start for 2016
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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ibm
The purpose-built backup appliance market records solid growth for the first quarter of 2016, with EMC, HPE and and IBM leading the pack.
Wi-Fi and connected devices increase security risks
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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iot
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wireless networks
World Wi-Fi Day aims to bridge the digital divide and highlight the risks of public Wi-Fi, according to security specialist ESET.
'Strategic' hire for local channel fim Outsource
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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it training
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ibm
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outsourcing
Outsource recruits former IBM manager Kit Craig as channel consulting director, expanding marketing and lead generation solutions.
New report reveals NZ's data traffic skyrocketing
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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ddos
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digital transformation
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iot
New Zealand's data traffic is set to double by 2020, with IP traffic reaching 50 Gigabytes per capita, according to Cisco.
Digital marketing risks alienating millennial shoppers, says experts
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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martech
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digital marketing
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teradata
Online customer experience is crucial for retailers trying to attract millennial shoppers, according to Teradata.
Infor inks Tauranga City Council contract
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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infor
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south taranaki council
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tauranga city council
The partnership with Infor is a foundation for the council’s Digital Platform Strategy which aims to transform the way they engage with the community.
Big Data and Analytics readiness: APAC 'mature'
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
APAC organisations in the Asia Pacific region are progressing rapidly in their readiness for Big Data and Analytics, according to analyst firm IDC.
Aerohive Networks debuts new MSP partner program
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Aerohive Networks has today announced a new partner program as the company aims to accelerate its move into managed services for wireless networks.
Cambium Networks announces new wireless broadband platform
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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uc
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supply chain & logistics
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wireless broadband
Next-gen of ePMP platform enables wireless internet service providers to provide wireless broadband connectivity in areas with high interference.
Commvault recognised for data center backup and recovery
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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storage
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dr
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devops
Commvault secures top spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for 6th year, leading in backup and recovery solutions for data centres.
Fight against spam now a global effort
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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spam
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dia
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cyber attacks
Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.
Technology can support working families, experts say
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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careers
Flexible working arrangements are crucial to keep employees engaged and reduce attrition, says new research from WFS Australia.
NZ tablet shipments down despite ‘colossal’ detachables growth
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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uc
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
NZ tablet market wobbles as slate sales slide, but detachable varieties soar with a sharp 142% growth, IDC reports.
Former EMC exec joins Commvault
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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commvault
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netapp
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nutanix
Commvault appoints Mark Velthuis as VP for Indirect Business in Asia Pacific and Japan, as part of its growth strategy.
Are Australian Govt websites up to scratch?
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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websites
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australian government
A new report has revealed that the majority of Australian government websites are failing to meet plain English language guidelines.
NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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cloud services
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ird
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websites
New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.
Vendors reaping the rewards from restructures, experts say
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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drones
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sdn
Restructuring led to margin improvement for most vendors in 2015, but vendors need to pursue automation to obtain a long-term cost advantage.