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 162
Smarter, faster AI and X analytics: Gartner unveils top 10 AI trends for 2020
Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
AI, augmented data management, and 'X analytics' are key tech trends for 2020, aiding post-pandemic recovery, says Gartner.
IT pros report increase in security issues due to remote working
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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remote working
Rise in remote work ramps up IT issues: Ivanti reports a 37% hike in IT workloads due to COVID-19.
Google brings Meet to iOS and Android
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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wfh
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uc
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video conferencing
Google Meet hits iOS/Android, making video calls on-the-go easier with new noise-cancel tech.
Worldwide smartphone market sees strong growth in first quarter of 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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apple
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technology gifts
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analyst report
Despite the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, worldwide smartwatch shipments reached 14.3 million units in the first quarter 2020, up 12% year on year.
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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wfh
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cybersecurity
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remote working
The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.
Snowflake unveils details of new partner programme
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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big data
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martech
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bi
Snowflake enhances partner network to bolster customer support for its cloud data platform.
Chorus deploys new submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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undersea cables
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus has begun work on a second submarine fibre optic cable to Waiheke Island, significantly increasing its internet and data capacity.
China’s cloud infrastructure services market grows 67% in Q1, despite COVID-19 disruption
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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cloud services
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devops
Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, cloud infrastructure services spending reached US$3.9 billion for the first quarter of 2020, according to Canalys.
Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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it training
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skills gap
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covid-19
Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.
Alibaba Cloud to invest US$283 million to accelerate global partner innovation
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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partner programmes
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alibaba
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investment
Alibaba Cloud's $283M boost to fuel partner-led digital innovation globally.
Humans VS machines: Focus must be on people - report
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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quantum computing
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ai
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accenture
Report: Only 1/3 of Aussie execs use human-centric design, despite acknowledging its innovation value.
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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gartner
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covid-19
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research director
Gartner urges CIOs to adopt a cost optimisation framework amidst COVID-19 pressures.
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Analytics critical as firms navigate, survive COVID-19, finds Sisense survey.
Microsoft, Snowflake and Cognizant amongst the big winners at Qlik partner awards
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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bi
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big data
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microsoft
The annual awards honour achievement and innovation for joint customer success across several different categories.
Asia Pacific enterprises eyeing SD-WAN - survey
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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firewall
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network infrastructure
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cloud services
62% of Aussie firms embrace SD-WAN tech, led by finance sector, for better security & cloud integration.
5G to be 'revolutionary' - yet security concerns remain high
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Security concerns overshadow optimism for 5G, with 35% of respondents expressing worries about its security, according to a study by Accenture.
5G market biggest market opportunity - report
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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telco
5G is one of the largest market opportunities for the coming years, with large scale roll-out of infrastructures and rapid adoption of 5G devices and services.
Auckland uni selects Datrium for DX via BEarena and ASI Solutions
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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storage
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dr
UoA teams up with Datrium to revamp its IT infrastructure by adopting cloud solutions for better disaster recovery.
Android 11 Beta is here - here's what to expect
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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google
Google Pixel phones get Android 11 this week, offering enhanced privacy and streamlined device control.
ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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commerce commission
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telco
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mobile services
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service, which recommends continued regulation.
NTT: Businesses face cybersecurity risk due to surge in obsolete network devices
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
Investment in the cloud is outpacing organisations' on-premises infrastructure spend, as businesses move applications to multi-cloud environments.
New Zealand named amongst most vulnerable countries at risk of cyber attack
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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vpn
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
NZ listed high for cyber attack risk, says NordVPN study.
Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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casb
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cybersecurity
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canalys
Several big names have been revealed as underperforming compared with the market average with low partner sentiment.
Remote employees struggling to access critical info
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Remote employees are facing challenges accessing critical information and being excluded from meetings, according to new research by Igloo Software.