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 299
Fortinet: Old school security won't do
Mon, 18th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Nearly a third of IT pros may be exposing their firms to cyber threats, urging a new security approach, says Fortinet's latest survey.
Wynyard Group sees significant revenue growth
Mon, 18th May 2015
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wynyard group
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contracts
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financial crime
Wynyard currently expects revenue in the range of $40 to $45 million for FY15. Wynyard reported revenue of $26 million in FY14.
New Windows 10 editions include Education platform
Mon, 18th May 2015
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edutech
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft announces suite of new products for Windows 10, including specialised Education platform. Upgrade available for qualifying devices.
VoIP trends to keep an eye on
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
VoIP revolutionising communication for SMEs with secure, cost-effective tech, says MyBusinessVoice amid the copper to IP shift.
Impact Systems secures ANZ distie deal for NCS Tech
Thu, 14th May 2015
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healthtech
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impact technologies
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ncs technologies
Aussie PC manufacturer Impact Systems Technology has secured the distribution deal for NCS Technologies' Cirrus LT zero client laptop.
Why businesses should combine NPS with analytics
Wed, 13th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Businesses that rely on the Net Promoter Score on its own may be missing opportunities to improve customer service and increase customer retention.
Facebook adds after-death feature
Wed, 13th May 2015
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facebook
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social media
Facebook introduces 'legacy' contact feature, allowing users to choose someone to manage their account after death.
Microsoft details new browser's security
Wed, 13th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft edge
Microsoft has announced that its new browser, Microsoft Edge, will offer improved security features to protect users from cyber attacks.
IBM to take Ministry of Health on cloud journey
Wed, 13th May 2015
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iaas
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ibm
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ministry of health
The IBM cloud service is to meet the Ministry's all-of-government requirements to operate an onshore Infrastructure as a Service model.
Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption
Tue, 12th May 2015
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healthtech
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redseal
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cyber attacks
A new report reveals top execs fear not only serious disruption of their own operations, but the impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.
UFB expo to teach kids programming
Tue, 12th May 2015
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edutech
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uc
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coding
Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.
Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds
Tue, 12th May 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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snap
Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.
Fujitsu set for Australian data centre overhaul
Tue, 12th May 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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fujitsu
Data Centre vision to 2025 addresses the challenges of digital transformation and the evolving data needs of an increasingly hyperconnected world.
Can a hip workplace get you the right people?
Mon, 11th May 2015
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google
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facebook
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hays
Do you really need bean bags, a rooftop bar, nap pods or chill zones to engage your organisation's 'big kids' into better, more productive work?.
KeepItSafe targets trans-Tasman reseller base
Fri, 8th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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keepit
With 250 partners in New Zealand alone, he company has no plans on slowing down, with an expansion into the Australian market its next step.
'Pay or your network gets it' threat to Kiwi organisations
Thu, 7th May 2015
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ddos
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new zealand internet task force
An unknown international group has begun threatening several NZ organisations with DDoS attacks, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
What your CFO needs to know about big data
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CFOs must hone big data tactics for insightful finance, says Concur's Goss, highlighting strategy, analysis, and data care as key.
New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Wed, 6th May 2015
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emergency services
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southland civil defence
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emergency management
Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
WooHoo tax refunds gets the tick on data security
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The achievement marks WhooHoo's commitment to best practice relating to the collection, storage and use of personal data.
How to prevent data breaches
Wed, 6th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses are failing to protect themselves adequately from increasingly-sophisticated techniques used by cyber criminals, says Palo Alto Networks.