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 280
IT spending to lift investment in big data analytics
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A rising tide of IT spending will continue to lift investment in big data analytics, according to industry analysts Ovum.
$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
Security main barrier to managed IT
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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colocation
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centurylink
Increased adoption of hybrid IT by IT decision makers is giving rise to numerous security trends, according to CenturyLink.
Noel Leeming launches machine-learning sales tool
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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noel leeming
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marketing
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quantiful
With 25% of The Warehouse Group's marketing going digital, Noel Leeming has launched a new mobile product comparison tool.
SDN set to soar within Aussie enterprise
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
One in three Australian and Singaporean companies plan to deploy SDN technology in the next 12 months, according to a survey by KEMP Technologies.
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Work starts on Unitec's $250m tech revamp
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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edutech
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unitec
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theatre
The redevelopment project aims to deliver world-class, technology-based learning and teaching to Unitec students.
Enterprise SDN a $10b industry
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Software-centric vendors such as VMware and vendors of industry-standard hardware such as Dell, can gain share from industry incumbents such as Cisco.
The benefits of VoIP in small business
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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uc
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voip
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smb
VoIP technology is becoming more popular with small businesses, offering flexibility, cost savings, and a range of useful features.
Cloud backup savior for the data center
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
Cloud computing hailed as the new lifeline for enterprises, reshaping data backup and disaster recovery with unparalleled flexibility and speed.
Uh oh: Wi-Fi Barbie ideal attack target
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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iot
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Security concerns have been raised over a Wi-Fi capable Barbie doll that could be hacked, according to Bluebox Labs and security researcher Andrew Hay.
Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.
Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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kpmg
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partners
Less than half of CEOs worldwide are fully prepared for a future cyber event, according to a new study from KPMG International.
NZ in danger of becoming a 'cyber dinosaur'
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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institute of directors
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partners
New Zealand businesses face cyber dinosaur fate if information sharing hubs not established, warns Institute of Directors.
Fitbit improves exercise tracking
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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fitbit
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interactive
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tennis
The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate tracking.
NSW charity undergoes network transformation
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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saas
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian charity Cancer Council NSW has partnered with Riverbed Technology, deploying Riverbed SteelHead appliances across multiple sites.
$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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apple
According to NetSafe, New Zealanders are questioning if advertisements offering the latest iPhone for a buck are too good to be true.
UFB build complete in Masterton
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.
EMC on top in worldwide enterprise storage systems market
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Hyperscale infrastructure and server-based storage continue to dive spending in enterprise storage, according to IDC.
Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
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open standards
AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.