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 185
Fintech the new normal, survey finds
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial software
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digitisation
Over half of global customers now using fintech, highlighting swift digital adoption in finance.
Australia, NZ and Singapore in cybercriminal firing line
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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malware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Oz, NZ, and SG under siege from cyber threats, with firms facing 1.5m weekly malware attempts, says Zscaler.
Using tech to aid growth in new financial year
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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sap
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smb
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sap concur
SMBs should embrace technology to prepare for the new financial year and streamline tax duties, says SAP Concur.
One-size-fits-all not enough to secure IoT
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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iot
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cybersecurity
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connectivity
A one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it for securing IoT, says the Trusted Computing Group, stressing the need for individual assessment of connected objects.
3D printing enabling PC customisation
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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3d printing
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gaming
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technology gifts
3D printing is allowing consumers to personalize their PC builds, creating unique and customised rigs, says Crucial ANZ.
Kiwi company selected for global startup programme
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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pos
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martech
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commerce systems
AI software firm Aider has been named as one of 10 startups to take part in Mastercard's Start Path programme.
New recruit to lead business acceleration at Callaghan
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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callaghan innovation
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incubator
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growth
Michael Murphy joins Callaghan Innovation to lead business growth and start-ups.
Report reveals 'keys to success' for Kiwi companies
Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
A report from Qrious has identified a customer-centric approach as the key to success for high-growth companies in New Zealand.
Retailers must prepare for social media revolution
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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instagram
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social media
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retailers
Tryzens urges retailers to ready operations for Instagram's shopping surge.
BlackBerry + LG accelerate partnership for autonomous vehicles
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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smartphones
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cartech
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technology gifts
BlackBerry is partnering with LG Electronics to advance its work in connected and autonomous vehicle technology.
North American modular data center market expected to dominate
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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data centre maintenance / management
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data centre cooling
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edge data centre
Modular data centers are expected to experience 'attractive' growth, with Western Europe and North America leading the way, says a new report.
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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broadband
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parliament
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telco
NZ Commission seeks public input on telco services quality post Telecom Act revamp.
$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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contact centre
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tax
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ird
More than $300m has been refunded to New Zealand taxpayers through the country's automatic tax assessment process, according to new figures by Inland Revenue.
Emergence of large enterprise set to propel data storage market
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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storage
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data centre cooling
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data centre maintenance / management
The movement to hybrid storage, proliferated use of smart phones, laptops, and tablets has increased penetration of storage data management.
Board International looks to accelerate APAC momentum with new channel appointments
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
CA Technologies alum Paul Miles joins Board International as the new channel partner operations manager in Melbourne.
Organisations feeling inadequate against cyber threats, survey finds
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
87% fear cyber threats, yet only 15% feel ready, reveals Axis Communications survey.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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broadband
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ufb
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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ml
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ai
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productivity
Report: AI to enhance jobs by streamlining info access, not replace them.
Genesis launches virtual power plant platform
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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genesis energy
Genesis partners with Karit to create a virtual power plant for customers, allowing them to generate, store, and sell energy.
TechnologyOne launches STEAM Lab pilot launch in Queensland
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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saas
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steam subjects
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technologyone
TechOne's STEAM Lab debuts at Morayfield for pupil tech inspiration.
HPE names Commvault as partner of the year
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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storage
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cloud storage
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commvault
Commvault has been named the 2019 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Technology Partner of the Year for Storage Solutions.
The six AI technologies impacting project professionals
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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ml
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project management
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ai
AI disruption is on a large scale, with 81% of organisations being impacted, and 37% prioritising AI adoption, says PMI report.
APAC workers resent asking permission to access software, study finds
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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big data
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bi
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martech
Asia Pacific workers bypass IT for device access, millennials lead the rogue trend, report says.
Aussie students want fully digitised university experience
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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edutech
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e-learning
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higher education
Aussie students want a total digital shift in education, with many finding current uni tech lacking.