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 369
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.
Little change as storage market declines
Mon, 18th May 2015
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storage
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analyst report
Worldwide personal and entry-level storage shipments decline, due to competition from public cloud and media consumption preferences.
Who are WatchGuard's top ANZ resellers?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
After a year of fast growth and momentum across ANZ, Watchguard is recognising top revenue achievements by channel partners and resellers.
CIOs must consider activity-based working
Thu, 14th May 2015
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samsung
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telsyte
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managing director
One third of organisations are currently supporting activity-based working, with a further third looking to implement it soon, says survey.
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.
New sales director for D-Link as it focuses on retail growth
Thu, 14th May 2015
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smart home
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d-link
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home automation
D-Link Australia appoints Matt Farmer as new national sales director, with focus on connectivity solutions for the smart home.
New regional VP a 'real coup' for Aruba Network
Thu, 14th May 2015
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hpe aruba networking
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tennis
Based in Melbourne, Wood will responsible for driving the company's sales and growing Aruba's business across the APAC region.
Managed cloud backup solutions vital to profitability
Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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resellers
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managed services
Escalating demand for cloud backup has led CloudBerry Lab to survey over 400 IT resellers and MSPs to determine the impact of cloud backup solutions.
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.
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?.
Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch
Mon, 11th May 2015
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wearables
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google
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apple
Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.
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.
Apple leads the way in declining PC market
Fri, 8th May 2015
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apple
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samsung
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pc hardware
The global PC market, including tablets, experienced an annual decline of 7% in the first quarter of 2015, reaching 115.7 million units worldwide.