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 281
Four arrested in email phishing scam
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.
Principals obligated to protect student data
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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data protection
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dr
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wireless networks
Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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wearables
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
Is it time to review your legacy applications?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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crm
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martech
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erp
Legacy systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) are still heavily relied upon within organisations.
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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uc
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n4l
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spark
Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.
Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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iot
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451 research
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automotive
While the IoT has reached an all-time high of hype and hyperbole, more and more organisations plan to deploy IoT technologies in the coming year.
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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officemax
Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
NetApp updates flash array to reduce costs in data centers
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
NetApp has released updates to its All Flash FAS array series, giving customers performance of flash for the cost of disk.
No confidence in detecting sophisticated cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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ey
88% of firms fear their cyber defenses fall short, EY global survey reveals urgent need for better cyber security.
Funlux launches new wireless security system ahead of Christmas period
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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smart home
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funlux
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wireless security
The Christmas season is notorious for an increase in burglaries as criminals target Christmas gifts and gadgets.
ANZ channel meetings highlight local challenges
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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comptia
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women in technology
Women in IT and local ANZ content highlighted at CompTia's ANZ Channel Community meetings in Sydney and Melbourne.
New travel app to enable direct marketing to tourists
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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fleet management
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apps
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jucy
Businesses will now be able to market directly to tourists in real time, thanks to a new app launching in New Zealand this week.
Rural New Zealanders keeping pace with Spark's wireless broadband
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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wireless broadband
Rural Kiwis revel in Spark's new wireless broadband, embracing fast 4G internet for work and leisure, leaving slow speeds behind.
Is Big Data causing huge downtime in enterprise?
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations need to ensure their technology infrastructure is ale to handle the load that comes with big data, according to Ixia.
User credentials main reason for security breaches, says expert
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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centrify
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apt
Compromised user credentials are the new normal, says Centrify, urging businesses to adopt measures to protect against cyber threats.
Promapp focuses on global expansion with new channel manager
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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promapp
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emc
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partners
We are delighted to welcome Vivienne and Ian when the opportunities for Promapp's regional and global growth continue to go from strength to strength.
One in three Aussie organisations to deploy SDN
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Software Defined Networking among Australian companies is set to soar, according to a new survey from KEMP Technologies.
2016: year of the platforms, says IDC
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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uc
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iaas
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analyst report
The telecoms industry will shift to a platform-based approach in 2016, according to insights from IDC Asia Pacific.
Business analytics spending to surpass $100 billion
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Worldwide business analytics services spending is set to reach $58.6 billion in 2015, and increase to $101.9 billion in 2019.
Educators can create their own textbooks, thanks to Kindle
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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edutech
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kindle
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retail
The Textbook Creator helps teachers covert PDFs of textbooks and other education resources into Kindle books and interactive content.