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 149
Surge in PC demand expected to continue - IDC
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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wfh
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remote working
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pc shipments
The ongoing surge in PC demand is expected to continue as work from home and remote education needs mix with the holiday spending season.
Sony launches Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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apple
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technology gifts
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apps
Sony adds Apple TV app to selected smart TVs in New Zealand, offering access to Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
Report: New Zealanders need to educate themselves on data rights under Privacy Act 2020
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
New Zealand consumers urged to educate themselves on data privacy rights as the Privacy Act 2020 comes into effect, says NortonLifeLock.
COVID-19 crisis creates demand for retraining, change management and remote onboarding in IT
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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hays
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onboarding
New trends are emerging in IT recruitment, including remote onboarding and the need to retrain employees with legacy skills, says Hays IT.
NZ’s shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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broadband
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online shopping
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telco
New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.
Trend Micro launches cloud native security solution for modern applications and APIs
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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cloud security
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devops
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application security
Trend Micro launches Cloud One - Application Security, a cloud native solution that provides code-level protection against cyber threats.
Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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contact centre
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cx
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martech
A positive customer experience with a retailer during the festive season will encourage customer loyalty, according to new research from Zendesk.
COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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telco
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digital divide
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oecd
The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.
Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ddos
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breach prevention
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online shopping
Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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avast
New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.
New Zealanders more willing to share location data following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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location data
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here technologies
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covid-19
Increasing understanding and willingness to share location data in New Zealand post-pandemic, says survey by HERE Technologies.
Facial recognition control solution hits ANZ
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
Centaman Entrance Control introduces new facial recognition technology for access gates in Australia and New Zealand.
Palo Alto Networks launches enterprise data loss prevention service
Thu, 26th Nov 2020
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firewall
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data protection
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network management
Palo Alto Networks launches cloud-delivered Enterprise Data Loss Prevention service for data protection, privacy, and compliance.
Samsung extends partnership with Google, joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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smartphones
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edge security
Samsung Electronics joins Google-led program for easier integration of mobile solutions in enterprise businesses.
COVID-19 creating increased global demand for NZ’s digital businesses
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
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covid-19
Activity is picking up for many Kiwi software and digital businesses as demand increases for digital and cloud-based service offerings.
Cybercriminals are leveraging AI for malicious use
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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ai
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Cybercriminals are exploiting artificial intelligence for malicious purposes, warns a new report by Europol, UNICRI, and Trend Micro.
Trend Micro integrates with AWS Network Firewall
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Trend Micro partners with AWS to provide enhanced network security for Amazon VPCs, making cloud protection easier and more scalable.
New head of Australia and New Zealand operations for SAS
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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recruitment
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sas
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job moves
Clunies-Ross brings a broad perspective of the Asia Pacific market, most recently in COO roles with Oracle and Citrix.
APAC retailers lagging in omnichannel capabilities
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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martech
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omnichannel
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cx
Online retailers in Asia Pacific lead in user experience but lag in omnichannel capabilities, according to new research from dotdigital.
Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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wfh
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phishing
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email security
Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.
Catalyst Cloud launches first NZ Managed Database Service
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Catalyst Cloud launches Managed Database Service, allowing IT admins to focus on applications and save time on database administration.
DDoS attacks surge, becoming more sophisticated
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloudflare
DDoS attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with a 4x rise compared to pre-COVID levels, according to Cloudflare.
Tenable unveils changes to partner programme
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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devops
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app development
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partner programmes
Tenable updates partner programme, including new certification programme, expanded service choices, and revamped portal.
Vodafone NZ to roll out Amazon Connect in contact centres
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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crm
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contact centre
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cloud services
The moves makes Vodafone New Zealand the first telecommunications provider in New Zealand to implement the solution.