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 181
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down amid health battle
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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kordia
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orcon
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asb bank
Effective immediately, the announcement comes following a recent diagnosis of multiple tumours on the brain, treatment for which is currently underway.
Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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contact centre
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vr
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ai
Kiwi workers top global survey in embracing AI, showing high readiness and trust in tech evolution.
New research highlights third party risks facing organisations
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk intelligence & compliance
Gartner says iterative risk management vital as old methods fail in dynamic business climate.
Extreme Networks on the hunt for new ANZ channel manager after Critchlow promotion
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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extreme networks
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recruitment
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aerohive networks
Julian Critchlow named GM for Extreme Networks ANZ, post-Aerohive acquisition focus.
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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google
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aut
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travel
Tech-free travel causes withdrawal but benefits skills, finds AUT study amidst rising digital detox trends.
Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Data breaches are costing companies an average of $3.92 million, according to a study by IBM, forcing organisations to step up their cybersecurity efforts.
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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rbnz
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onehq
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sme
OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.
ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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eset
ESET warns neglecting staff training may open firms to cyber threats, despite tech defenses.
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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cartech
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evs
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climate change
NZ's ZeroC rolls out zero-carbon transport, aims to cut emissions.
Artis teams up with Seismic with CRM solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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crm
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microsoft
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martech
Artis Group partners with Seismic to become first Australian digital solution consultancy to offer sales enablement platform.
VMware unveils latest application mobility platform
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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colocation
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hybrid cloud
VMware launches latest version of application mobility platform to aid multi-cloud and hybrid cloud transformations.
Voluntary employee turnover in tech sector on the rise in Asia Pacific
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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recruitment
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talent retention
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aon
Tech sector in Asia struggles with staff retention amidst hiring surge, Radford Survey reveals.
Unsecured WiFi leaving schools vulnerable to attack
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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vpn
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cloud services
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wireless networks
While the internet has transformed the learning process in schools, it’s also given rise to new dangerous online threats.
Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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contact centre
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wfh
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martech
New Zealand tech expert says it's time to prioritize people over technology in the workplace, as face-to-face communication is crucial for productivity.
Auckland ICT Graduate School adopts AWS programme
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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edutech
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cloud services
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hyperscale
Auckland ICT Graduate School has subscribed its entire class to Amazon Web Services in order to bridge the gap between graduates and the workforce.
DDoS attacks on the rise despite taking a summer break
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
DDoS attacks are fewer in summer, according to a report by Kaspersky, though the total number of attacks has grown by 18% since 2018.
Does work experience trump formal education?
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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it training
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recruitment
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hays
A new poll from Hays indicates Kiwis place higher emphasis on work experience than formal education when it comes to career progression.
Lack of digital talent in Australia, report finds
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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cloud services
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skills gap
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digital technology
Digital talent shortage is the biggest problem facing Australian companies, according to a report by ntegrity.
Stuff unveils video platform
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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video
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digital entertainment
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stuff
Stuff launches Play Stuff, a hub for curated news and video content, in NZ's dynamic media space.
Much-anticipated Kiwi eCommerce platform launches
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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commerce systems
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martech
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online shopping
TheMarket launches in NZ with 1,500+ brands, revolutionizing Kiwi online shopping with diverse global options.
Top four consolidate leadership in cloud services market
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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microsoft
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cloud services
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hyperscale
AWS, Microsoft, Google and Alibaba continue their dominance in worldwide cloud infrastructure services market.
Southern Cross Hospitals appoints new chief digital officer
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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undersea cables
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deloitte
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southern cross cable
Trevor Delany joins Southern Cross Hospitals as new chief digital officer, focusing on improving health outcomes through digital strategies.
Digital Realty enters South Korea
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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it in manufacturing
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colocation
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digital realty
Digital Realty set to build new data centre in Seoul's tech hub, bolstering South Korea's digital drive.
IT disruption in Aussie business ‘alarming’
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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disruption
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it departments
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sme
Aussie SMEs lose 5 weeks yearly to IT woes, finds a WebOracle report, underlining skills gaps and slow support.