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.
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Dell Technologies expands as-a-Service capabilities
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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sustainable it
Dell Technologies expands its as-a-Service capabilities with Project APEX to simplify access to technology on-demand.
Verizon launches international private 5G platform
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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smartphones
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cloud services
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5g
Verizon Business launches international private 5G platform with Nokia, enabling businesses to deploy dedicated 5G networks.
Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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edge security
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cybersecurity
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nztech
COVID-19 has increased New Zealand's reliance on digital devices, but Kiwis aren't adapting their cybersecurity habits, says NZTech CEO.
ANZ marketers have data and analytics challenges to overcome
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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bi
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big data
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martech
Marketers in Australia and New Zealand are facing a new growth mandate, with 93% prioritising marketing-led growth, according to Salesforce Datorama.
Acronis expands global data centre network, including new facilities in NZ
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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acronis
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cloud data center
The expansion ensures that the full range of Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions will be available to partners and organisations around the world.
Average person has 100 passwords - study
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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password manager
Average users now have around 100 passwords, a 25% increase from earlier this year, likely due to increased app downloads during lockdown, says NordPass.
Microsoft, Verizon join forces to accelerate delivery of 5G applications
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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microsoft
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5g
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wireless networks
Verizon and Microsoft are teaming up to create new ways for enterprises to accelerate the delivery of fast and secure 5G applications.
Huawei launches world's first True Wireless Stereo earphones in Australia
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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digital music
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huawei
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earbuds
Huawei has announced the Australian launch of its latest flagship True Wireless Stereo earphones, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro.
Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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workplace
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workplace by facebook
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covid-19
Frontline leaders are being blocked from strategic decision making compared to their HQ counterparts, despite pandemic pressures.
Majority of industrial enterprises face increase cyber threats since COVID-19
Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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claroty
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covid-19
Leadership's top cyber security priority was implementing new technology solutions since the onset of the pandemic.
Telco industry urges New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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tcf
New Zealanders are being urged to recycle their old mobile phones as part of Recycling Week NZ, supported by the Telecommunications Forum.
IBM expands partnership with ServiceNow to help businesses take advantage of AI
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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partner programmes
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multi-cloud
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ai
The partnership will help companies reduce operational risk and lower costs by applying AI to automate IT operations.
Secureworks: Remote working exposes new security vulnerabilities
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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remote working
New vulnerabilities have emerged as IT teams respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, with cybercriminals targeting remote work transitions, says Secureworks.
Increased demand from enterprises to close digital gaps at the edge
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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data centre operators
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edge data centre
Digital service providers are forecast to increase private connectivity by five times the current rates between 2019 and 2023.
Gartner: Three trends that will impact the future of the supply chain
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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inventory management systems
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gartner
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supply chain & logistics
Supply chains are undergoing a major evolution that will require increased agility, digitalisation, and sustainability, according to Gartner analysis.
IDC announces digital transformation award winners for ANZ
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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disruption
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idc
IDC reveals winners of Digital Transformation Awards for Australia and New Zealand, including Inland Revenue and Countdown.
NZX, Metservice attacks show Kiwi companies must rethink cyber security
Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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cyber attacks
The attacks are a wake-up call for New Zealand businesses to step up their threat protection and contingency planning systems.
Dell Technologies: Digital transformation accelerating due to COVID-19
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Organisations are accelerating digital transformation during the pandemic, with fast-tracked programs and business model reinvention, says Dell research.
Spark turns on 5G in Auckland
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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auckland transport
Spark partners with Auckland Transport to showcase IoT technology in downtown Auckland, demonstrating the potential of 5G for the city's CBD.
Global augmented reality market to hit $20 billion by 2030
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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vr
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mr
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ar
With improvements in technology and design, augmented reality and mixed reality will continue to grow to a market of over $20Bn by 2030.
Adobe unveils new AI-powered customer experience capabilities
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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big data
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bi
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cx
Adobe unveils new AI capabilities to enhance customer experiences in the digital era, enabling marketers to build loyalty amidst changing strategies.
Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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microsoft
Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
COVID-19-related email subjects biggest threat in phishing scams
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Coronavirus-related email subjects are the biggest threat in phishing scams, accounting for 50%, says KnowBe4 research.
BlackBerry, Microsoft enter partnership for Teams integration
Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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smartphones
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uc
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microsoft
BlackBerry integrates its critical event management platform, BlackBerry AtHoc, with Microsoft Teams for secure communication during crises.