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 74
Kiwi firm IntegrationWorks nabs IBM Beacon award
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
This is the first time a company from New Zealand or Australia has won a Beacon award within the category of Outstanding Middleware Solution.
Equinix data centers anchor Southern Cross Cable
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The Southern Cross cable system offers protected trans-pacific routes among Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States.
Are you accidentally leaking your employees' health information?
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Health information is being stolen from non-healthcare organisations, affecting 18 out of 20 industries, says Verizon.
Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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kpmg
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partners
Less than half of CEOs worldwide are fully prepared for a future cyber event, according to a new study from KPMG International.
NetApp updates flash array to reduce costs in data centers
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
NetApp has released updates to its All Flash FAS array series, giving customers performance of flash for the cost of disk.
What does the wireless future look like?
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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auckland university
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wireless devices
As wireless technology demand soars, Prof. Kevin Sowerby of the University of Auckland examines the strained radio spectrum and future tech innovations.
Australia signs Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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trans-pacific partnership
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fta
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tpp
Australia signs controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement with 11 other countries, opening up new economic opportunities.
IT experts heading to Queenstown
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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it careers
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citrenz
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qualifications
IT experts will head to the CITRENZ conference, with the aim of further increasing interest in IT amongst young New Zealanders.
Future Summit 2015: Australian economic future relies on innovation and entrepreneurship
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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future summit
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adc forum
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intersec
Australian economy needs new strategy of innovation and entrepreneurship to combat falling commodity prices, says ADC Forum CEO.
Wireless charging set to soar
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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wireless nation
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tablets
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analyst report
Wireless charging adoption for mobile devices is set to soar, with a fifth of wearables incorporating the technology.
Cyber attacks target tourist hot spots
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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skycure
SSL description was the most common type of attack at hot tourist destinations, while Android devices are more likely to be exposed than iOS.
SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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saas
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unleashed software
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funding
Unleashed Software, a trans-Tasman SaaS developer, has secured USD $4.5 million in new capital, marking its most significant funding round to date.
Schneider Electric broadens partnership portfolio
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Schneider Electric has announced it has joined the HP Composable Infrastructure Partner Program in a move to further broaden its partnership portfolio.
Head of cyber security becomes Deloitte partner
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Deloitte appoints new partner for cyber, privacy and resilience, Anu Nayar, to lead national cyber risk initiatives.
Serko's annual loss widens, targets profitability in 2017
Mon, 25th May 2015
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software development
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serko
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expense management
Auckland-based travel firm Serko reports annual loss of $6.4m, but expects to be profitable in H1 2017. Revenue up 55% to $10.4m.
The security perimeter in organisations is dissolving
Mon, 18th May 2015
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dimension data
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global threat intelligence report
IT and security management can no longer count on well-defined network security perimeters to protect their organisations.
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.
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob's sales, marketing and product development programme.
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.
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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modernisation
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.