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 356
Microsoft releases its Advanced Threat Analytics
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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advanced threat analytics
Microsoft's Advanced Threat Analytics is now generally available, aiming to help detect suspicious user and entity activities.
Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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uc
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local government nz
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ufb
Local Government NZ welcomes release of tender for second stage of UFB programme, calls for coverage across as many communities as possible.
Aussie tech solutions firm Diversus records strongest year yet
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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diversus
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agribusiness
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modernisation
Business and technology solutions firm Diversus has recorded its strongest financial year yet with strong indications revenue will double in FY 2016.
Analytics driving the sentient enterprise
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
The continued data explosion and corresponding increase in analytical capabilities will drive organisations into becoming more sentient or intuitive.
Pivot Software signs up distributor to target SME market
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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aon hewitt
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pivot software
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sme
Aon Hewitt Australia has been selected to distribute Pivot Software solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
Aussie Police implement facial recognition software
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
NT Police harness NEC's cutting-edge facial recognition tech to bolster crime-fighting efforts and enhance public safety.
Unsecure Apple devices a 'huge' liability
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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apple
A lack of security and management of Apple devices in the workplace is exposing businesses to significant liabilities, according to Centrify.
Should we scrap passwords altogether?
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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launchkey
Password-based authentication is no longer capable of keeping up with the demands of modern information security.
IBM lands AU$450 million ANZ partnership
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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ibm
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anz bank
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banking
IBM and ANZ forge a £450m tech alliance, aimed at propelling innovation and enhancing banking experiences for the digital age.
LANDESK acquires Melbourne channel partner
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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landesk
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xtraction solutions
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acquisition
Xtraction Solutions brings business intelligence to IT and will play a key part in LANDESK's strategy to integrate products across its portfolio.
Cisco holds onto market share as ethernet market continues to rebound
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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network infrastructure
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ethernet
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analyst report
Cisco secures a solid lead in the Ethernet switch market, outperforming rivals as the sector witnesses a 1.0% annual upsurge.
Bids open for Government's UFB expansion
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.
Technology training company comes to Sydney
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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education, learning & training
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pluralsight
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acquisition
Pluralsight opens new headquarters in Sydney to support aggressive global expansion as demand for technology professionals grows.
Interactive Intelligence named leading multichannel cloud contact centre vendor
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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uc
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ovum
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contact centre
Interactive Intelligence has managed to gain market share and sees more than half of its new customers choosing to deploy its solutions in the cloud.
IBM becoming Internet of Things powerhouse
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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iot
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software development
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ibm
IBM solidifies position as a leading player in IoT adoption with $3bn investment and 2,000 new hires, says analyst firm.
Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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edutech
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coding
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programming
Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
What to consider before stepping onto the managed hybrid IT path
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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hybrid cloud
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centurylink
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managed it
Businesses are outsourcing elements of their tech infrastructure, according to CenturyLink, making managed hybrid IT the architecture of choice.
New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.
APAC, wise up before you miss out on cloud advantages
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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paas
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iaas
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cloud services
APAC businesses recognise the benefits of agility, however technologies such as Platform-as-a-service are not being fully utilised.
Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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wearables
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apple
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fitbit
Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.