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 136
Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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cloud services
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cloud security
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microsoft
Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.
Double-digit growth ahead for smart home devices as consumers embrace home automation
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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smart home
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technology gifts
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spending
Smart home device shipments reached 801.5 million in 2020, set to reach 1.4 billion by 2025, says a study by the International Data Corporation.
RedEye continues expansion with Certus Digital reseller partnership
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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partner programmes
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red eye
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certus solutions
RedEye announces reseller partnership with IBM Maximo provider Certus Digital for integrated asset management solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
Resellers must prepare customers as hybrid working sticks around
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The traditional office is set for a comeback, says Konftel, but rapid transformation is needed for safe working conditions.
Gartner: Top security and risk management trends for 2021
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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risk management
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cso / ciso
Top trends in security and risk management include cybersecurity mesh, identity-first security, and remote work support, says Gartner.
90% of workers require more IT support when remote working
Sat, 27th Mar 2021
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wfh
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remote working
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it departments
The role of the IT department is becoming increasingly important, with new research finding 90% of workers needing more IT support when working from home.
Tech companies need better financial controls to overcome growing revenue challenges
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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financial software
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financial results
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channel ecosystem
High tech companies face revenue challenges and rely on spreadsheets for revenue management, according to new research by Model N.
New Zealand agreement signed for PwC and Microsoft Global Alliance
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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pwc
PwC New Zealand has signed a local agreement with Microsoft to bring the PwC Microsoft Global Alliance to New Zealand organisations.
'Zoom anxiety' major problem one year into pandemic
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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wfh
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remote working
Zoom anxiety grips remote workers as video calling takes its toll on mental health, with 73% affected in the past year, according to new research.
IT leaders prioritising automation, Zero Trust and API-based security investments
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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malware
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devops
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app development
Investments in automation, Zero Trust, and API-based security are key priorities for IT security leaders, according to FireMon research.
Hybrid working should not be business as usual - Microsoft study
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft
A new report from Microsoft uncovers seven hybrid work trends every business leader must know as we enter a new era of work.
The Warehouse Group expands EV fleet with introduction of EV trucks for home deliveries
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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big data
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sustainable it
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bi
The trucks add to the Group’s expanding fleet of light electric vehicles and will operate in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch.
5G comes to the Mount as Vodafone starts rolling out next gen mobile tech in the Bay of Plenty
Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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broadband
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5g
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wireless networks
Locals and businesses in parts of Tauranga can now connect to Vodafone 5G and the coverage footprint will soon expand.
Hackers offering forged “official” COVID-19 vaccination certificates and negative test results on dark net
Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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dark web
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dark net
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covid-19
There has been a 350% increase in the number of advertisements selling alleged COVID-19 vaccines within the last three months.
Those who master change define the future - Accenture report
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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accenture
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covid-19
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ndi
A wave of companies are racing to reinvent themselves and use technology innovations to shape the new realities they face.
Almost a third of malware threats previously unknown - HP report
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
New report reveals that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to attackers using packers and obfuscation techniques.
Security and risk management spending in Australia to increase in 2021
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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spending
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it spending
Australian organisations to spend over A$4.9bn on enterprise information security in 2021, an 8% increase from last year, says Gartner.
Wavelink bolsters channel support with three new hires
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Wavelink bolsters its team in Australia and New Zealand with three new appointments to support vendors and partners in the region.
IDC: New Zealand PC market has strongest year ever in 2020
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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pc shipments
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idc
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analyst report
Demand for education devices and switches to notebooks leads to strongest year of PC shipments in New Zealand, according to IDC research.
Claroty unveils FOCUS partner program
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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lms
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partner programmes
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claroty
The Claroty FOCUS Partner Program launch is the latest in a series of milestones the company achieved in the last few months.
Two thirds of APAC website traffic now mobile - study
Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
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smartphones
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cloud services
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technology gifts
Smartphones accounted for 72% of website traffic in Asia Pacific in 2020, but half of mobile users bounce after viewing just one page, says Contentsquare study.
Online gaming spikes as consumers seek social connection and entertainment
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
The desire to stay connected and entertained while stuck at home during the pandemic has driven online gaming popularity.
App modernisation and edge computing vital to adapt in COVID-19 era
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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devops
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app development
App modernisation and edge computing are crucial for businesses to adapt post-COVID, says F5's State of Application Strategy report.
Less than a quarter of digital transformation efforts in Asia Pacific are optimised - study
Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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devops
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digital transformation
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app development
Less than a quarter of digital transformation efforts in Asia Pacific are optimized, according to NTT's Global Managed Services Report.