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 441
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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personal computing devices
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google
Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.
Is Chinese social media hindering NZ companies?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wechat
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social media
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weibo
NZ firms face cultural hurdles on Chinese social media, says Auckland expert. Understanding local platforms like Weibo vital for success.
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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backup and recovery
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.
Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.
New research scheme launched for SMB research
Fri, 8th May 2015
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smb
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institute of technologies
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polytechnics
Stronger links between small and medium enterprises and several of New Zealand’s Institutes of Technologies and Polytechnics are in the works.
Apple leads the way in declining PC market
Fri, 8th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
The global PC market, including tablets, experienced an annual decline of 7% in the first quarter of 2015, reaching 115.7 million units worldwide.
Change ahead for IT spend in Aussie utility sector
Thu, 7th May 2015
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it spending
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analyst report
IT investments by Australian utilities companies remain focused on delivering cost savings and efficiency gains, but change is in the wind.
'Pay or your network gets it' threat to Kiwi organisations
Thu, 7th May 2015
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ddos
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new zealand internet task force
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meti
An unknown international group has begun threatening several NZ organisations with DDoS attacks, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Disaster recovery: version 2.0 of online back up?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
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mobility
Data is becoming more and more vital for businesses, and it is becoming even more difficult to protect that data.
What your CFO needs to know about big data
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CFOs must hone big data tactics for insightful finance, says Concur's Goss, highlighting strategy, analysis, and data care as key.
New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Wed, 6th May 2015
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emergency services
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southland civil defence
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emergency management
Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
Lightbox ups the ante in streaming wars, boosts device offering
Wed, 6th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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lightbox
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tablets & laptops
Apple and Android smartphones and additional Android tablets join Lightbox line-up, Chromecast and more Smart TVs to follow.
WooHoo tax refunds gets the tick on data security
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The achievement marks WhooHoo’s commitment to best practice relating to the collection, storage and use of personal data.
How to prevent data breaches
Wed, 6th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses are failing to protect themselves adequately from increasingly-sophisticated techniques used by cyber criminals, says Palo Alto Networks.
Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk
Wed, 6th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.
Microsoft joins cybersecurity party
Wed, 6th May 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics helps businesses identify breaches and threats using behavioural analysis.
DDoS attacks being used as a smoke screen
Wed, 6th May 2015
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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sentrix
Cybercriminals use DDoS attacks as diversions, hints Sentrix VP, urging firms to unify defences for impending threats.
InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research
Tue, 5th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
InternetNZ has announced the recipients of its latest Community Grants funding round, with projects focused on internet research.
Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Tue, 5th May 2015
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data privacy
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facebook
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privacy awareness week
To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.