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 272
Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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ai
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healthtech
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investment
The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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vpns
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dei
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nordvpn
Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
Former Silver Peak, Symantec exec joins Quantum
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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iot
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industrial iot
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quantum computing
Quantum Corp has appointed Rick Valentine as senior VP and chief customer officer, joining the executive leadership team.
Govt supports seniors to embrace technology
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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it training
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government
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investment
Investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected, the Government says.
NZ economy entering 2021 as fit as a fiddle - research
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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personal computing devices
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economics
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tablets & laptops
New Zealand's economy is poised for a strong start in 2021, rebounding sharply from its COVID-induced recession.
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AI software growth to fall below current investor projections
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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ai
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software development
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apps
AI application growth will be constrained by technology vendors embedding AI functionality into existing software products with greater frequency.
IDC: UC&C market sees growth in 3Q20
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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uc
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collaboration
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analyst report
UC-C market grows 26.7% YoY to $12.2bn in 3Q20, with cloud-based solutions and digital transformation driving growth, says IDC.
New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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online shopping
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pricespy
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covid-19
Almost 50% of New Zealanders plan to shop locally this Christmas, with 15% shopping online for the first time due to COVID-19, according to PriceSpy.
NZ small business to access Government digital boost training initiative
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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it training
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government
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sme
New Zealand small businesses to benefit from Government-funded Digital Boost skills training and support initiative.
ComCom warns Noel Leeming Group over delivery representations during COVID-19
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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commerce commission
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noel leeming
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delivery service
Noel Leeming Group warned by Commerce Commission for making delivery representations without reasonable grounds.
Online traffic surges as Kiwis head online over festive season - Vodafone
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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uc
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broadband
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vodafone
New Zealanders set records for data usage during the festive season, consuming 1,178 TB of data on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according to Vodafone NZ.
Australians sitting on $5.6 billion in unwanted tech - Telstra
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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telstra
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recycling
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e-waste
Australians are sitting on an estimated $5.6 billion in unwanted and no longer used technology items, according to new research from Telstra.
Infor named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS and cloud-enabled asset-intensive EAM applications
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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infor
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analyst report
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partners
Infor recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape report for SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Asset-Intensive EAM Applications.
Hackers in your bedroom: Hackers targeting smart sex toys
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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vpns
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hacking
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nordvpn
Hackers can gain control of internet-enabled sex devices, including a male chastity cage, according to new research.
Star Scientific wins Emerging Technology of the Year award
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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development
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r&d
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industrial
Australian hydrogen firm Star Scientific has won the Emerging Technology of the Year accolade at the 2020 Global Energy Awards.
Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat - study
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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data leak
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misinformation
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covid-19
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media is feared to hinder Australia's vaccination efforts, according to a new poll.
eCommerce accounts for over a third of total retail sales
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
eCommerce sales accounted for over a third of total retail sales in 2020, with AI assistance and mobile shopping set to rise, according to Optiseller.
Organisations looking at data and analytics to connect with customers in real time
Tue, 29th Dec 2020
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Global companies are embracing real-time customer connections as business goes digital, says UserTesting, a user insight platform.
Darwin to become home to world's first Indigenous operated data centre
Sat, 26th Dec 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Darwin to host world's first Indigenous operated data center, promoting Indigenous representation in the tech industry.
New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.