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 372
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Microsoft to open flagship shop in Sydney
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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microsoft
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apple
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microsoft azure
Microsoft to open its flagship store in Sydney, challenging Apple with cutting-edge tech experience on Pitt Street Mall.
Scammers targeting business travellers
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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cyber criminal
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concur
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cyber attacks
Business travelers on alert: Rise in scams threatens credit card and loyalty point security, experts advise caution.
Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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nokia
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ovum
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alcatel-lucent
Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.
Heart is aflutter with the Fitbit Charge HR
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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fitbit
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waterproof
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fitness tracker
I like how the HR gives a more accurate depiction of the work I'm doing; how hard I'm working, how many calories I'm actually burning.
Data centres: new digital world means new modern strategies
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Gartner says as a new digital world emerges, organisations must develop a more appropriate and modern data centre strategy.
SMBs not taking advantage of business phone systems
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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uc
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voip
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smb
the vast majority of SMBs are unfamiliar with telecommunications terminology such as IP telephony, hosted PBX, IP PBX, virtual PBX, SIP trunks or UC.
IDC: cloud IT infrastructure market reaches $8 billion
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure market grew by 14.4% in the Q414 as service providers continue to expand their datacenters.
Security analytics key to breach detection
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Security spending at all-time high as security breaches increase, says Gartner. More funds available to fight attacks.
Three-way partnership to deliver 3D printing solutions in Aussie schools
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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3d printing
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datacom
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makers empire
Datacom, Makers Empire and 3D Printing Systems have teamed up to deliver industry leading 3D printing solution to Australian schools.
Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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edutech
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digitisation
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analyst report
UK education faces digital transformation, with Gartner outlining 10 strategic tech trends set to overhaul the sector in 2025.
Update: Vodafone network back in business
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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customers
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3g
The cause of this morning's mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.
Vodafone network down and out
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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uc
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customers
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3g
Customers nationwide using the 2G, 3G and 4G network may be having difficulty making and receiving calls, TXTs and using data.
Are private clouds becoming obsolete?
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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private cloud
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public cloud
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iaas
Gartner analyst challenges the 'obsolescence' of private clouds amidst rising public cloud adoption, citing security and bespoke needs.
Retailers to go omnichannel with Vend's eCommerce solution
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Vend's new eCommerce solution enables retailers to set up online stores in minutes, as part of its plan to bring omnichannel to retailers.
Unisys launches new app to provision IT resources on Azure
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Unisys has announced a new application that enables users of the ServiceNow platform to automate provisioning of IT resources on Microsoft Azure.
New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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edutech
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uc
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government
The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.
3D printing market set to explode
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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3d printing
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analyst report
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automotive
3D printing's boom predicted as market surges to £3.8 billion by 2015, with industry analysts forecasting a stellar 44% CAGR through to 2019.
Cloud-based Purple WiFi sets it sights on ANZ
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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cloud services
Purple WiFi expands to ANZ with a focus on providing businesses with insightful analytics and a sophisticated marketing platform through social Wi-Fi.
Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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google
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noel leeming
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harvey norman
Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.
KEMP Technologies expands APAC channel footprint with Ricoh
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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printing
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ricoh
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kemp technologies
A core team at Ricoh will be aligned to KEMP and will work closely with the distributor's existing commercial and SMB sales force throughout APAC.