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 346
The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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samsung
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samsung note
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analyst report
Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.
Cyber security a company-wide issue
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk management
Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.
Xiaomi and Lenovo climb in India’s smart phone market as local players falter
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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smartphones
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lenovo
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xiaomi
There is ongoing portfolio consolidation as local players change their product strategies, emphasising 4G-enabled models that are becoming mainstream.
Are Chinese vendors saving the global smartphone market?
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Chinese vendors propel global smartphone market to 6% growth in second straight quarter, countering declines by giants Samsung and Apple, says Canalys.
New survey ‘disappointing’ for Fitbit as Kiwis vote on their favourite electronics
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple and Samsung remain on top, while LG, Panasonic, Sony and The Warehouse's Veon proving popular with Kiwi consumers.
How to avoid costly cloud migration stalls
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Organisations must plan and execute cloud migration strategies carefully to avoid stalling at the 20% completion mark, according to Fronde.
Smart machines: Full autonomy may not be possible or desirable
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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smart machines
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ml
Gartner urges cautious integration of smart machines, stressing the importance of human oversight in autonomous systems.
Cyber insurance in Australia set to rise in the wake of increasing attacks
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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symantec
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cyber attacks
Spike in cyberattacks prompts 19% of Aussie SMBs to consider cyber insurance, as costs of breaches soar, Norton reports.
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.
Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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colocation
Hybrid IT is the predominant infrastructure model in Asia Pacific, with 73% of organizations aware of the deployment model, says CenturyLink.
Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.
Opportunities abound for evolving channel, Canalys CEO says
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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analyst report
Canalys president and CEO, Steve Brazier, addresses the changes in the technology industry at the Canalys Channel Forum 2016 in Macau.
Canalys Channels Forum Day 1: The channel is changing
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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disruption
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innovix
The APAC Canalys Channels Forum begins in Macau, focusing on the challenges and changes in the digital transformation of industries.
Nutanix inks Flight Centre NZ contract
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Nutanix partners with Flight Centre New Zealand to implement its Enterprise Cloud Platform, shrinking data center footprint by 80%.
Trio of tech events secures record-breaking crowd in Singapore
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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data center world
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cloud expo
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women in tech
Cloud Expo Asia, Data Center World, and Cloud Security Expo Singapore 2016 prove triumphant with record-breaking attendance.
2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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wearables
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digital transformation
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.
Dimension Data headed for new heights in Lambton Quay
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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dimension data
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retail
Dimension Data targets innovation surge with a strategic move to Lambton Quay, Wellington in March, setting a new tech-savvy standard.
Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.
New hub to boost Māori innovation
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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collaboration
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kiwa digital
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callaghan innovation
New Maori Innovation Hub in Lower Hutt to boost collaboration & growth for Māori businesses, launched by Callaghan Innovation.
Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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resellers
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sourcefire
Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.