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 261
Manageability top concern for data center professionals
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Data storage management is ranked as the main concern for IT professionals, according to Tintri's 2016 State of Storage survey.
Digital Realty opens new next-gen Singapore data center
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Digital Realty launches state-of-the-art data centre in Singapore, bolstering the island's digital economy leadership.
Cyber insurance not always up to scratch
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Organisations warned to check cyber insurance for coverage of new social engineering email attacks #cybersecurity #insurance.
Sky TV, Vodafone NZ in merger talks
Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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uc
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sky
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partners
Following media speculation, Sky TV has confirmed it is in discussions with Vodafone NZ about a possible merger.
Facebook Messenger gets diverse with new emoji collection
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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emoji
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faceme
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police
Facebook has launched a new set of emojis for its Messenger app, featuring more skin tones and a range of women in 'great' roles.
Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.
Modular classrooms prove a hit
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The Ministry's first new modular building has arrived in New Plymouth, receiving high praise from Vogeltown School.
Adams marks rural broadband completion
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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broadband
Phase 1 of New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative is complete, with 154 new cell towers built ahead of schedule.
BAE Systems Australia chases growth with strengthened leadership team
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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managing director
BAE Systems as appointment new regional managing director for Australia, as the company aims to capitalise on growing opportunity in the region.
'Industry vision' required for digital business success
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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3d printing
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analyst report
Enterprises are being advised to create an industry vision for digital business to ensure success in the digital era, according to Gartner.
Major service failures on the way
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk will lead to 60% of digital businesses suffering major service failures.
HPE and EMC dominate declining enterprise storage market
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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storage
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emc
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enterprise storage
Global enterprise storage revenue declines in Q1 2016, with IDC reporting a 7% drop year over year. HPE and EMC lead the market.
Best product doesn't always win, says Gartner
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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crm
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cx
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martech
Gartner reveals surpassing products isn't key; customer experience takes spotlight in TSP CEOs' strategy for growth.
Network blind spots and what you should do about them
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Organisations must address network blind spots to avoid outages, security threats, and compliance issues, warns Ixia.
Agility critical for campaign success, says expert
Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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martech
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marketing
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teradata
Businesses urged to embrace agile marketing strategies to deliver real-time experiences to customers. #marketingstrategy #agilemarketing.
Free Wi-Fi comes to Queenstown
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Free Wi-Fi hotspots have been introduced in downtown Queenstown, making it easier for tourists and locals to stay connected.
Adobe shines in Forrester's enterprise marketing reports
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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martech
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adobe
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analyst report
Adobe hailed as leader in Forrester's enterprise marketing suite, setting a benchmark in experience-led customer engagement.
Endace targets DDOS-backed security breaches
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It's essential to ensure network monitoring infrastructure can record without loss, even under the of loads you would experience during a DDOS attack.
Cavium's latest a 'complete cloud data center solution'
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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wireless networks
Cavium showcases CloudScale Rack, enabling cloud data centers using its product portfolio. #semiconductors #datacenter.
APAC to lead global $194.5 billion VoIP services market
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The global VoIP services market is set to reach $194.5bn by 2024, up from $85.9bn last year, Persistence Market Research predicts.