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 288
SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Attackers are even following up with telephone calls prior to, as well as during, these attacks to further embellish the hoax.
New online resource to help businesses with VoIP solutions
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
WhichVoIP.com has launched a free advisory service to help consumers and businesses make informed decisions when purchasing VoIP solutions.
New Serko feature allows travellers to track luggage
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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serko
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travel technologies
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retail
Serko launches Bag Tracker, a new feature that allows users to track their luggage on its mobile platform. #travel.
Mobility solutions key in Australian healthcare sector
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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healthtech
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mobility
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analyst report
As the Australian healthcare sector spends more and faces increasingly complex demands, conditions are ripe for mobility initiatives.
SoftMaker makes its Office 2016 for Windows available for free
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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edutech
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windows
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education, learning & training
As part of its education drive, the company is making the offer available to schools, teachers, colleges and universities.
Unified comms - more than just a buzzword
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Unified Communications is more than just a buzzword, says MyBusinessVoice, as it explains the key components of UC.
Barracuda rebrands enterprise phone system, begins international expansion
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Barracuda is beginning its expansion of phone system support to new international locations, pricing and the rebranding of CudaTel telephony system.
NEXTDC lands five-year Australian Electoral Commission contract
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
NEXTDC secures a five-year deal with the Australian Electoral Commission, migrating critical IT infrastructure to its C1 data centre in Bruce, ACT.
Coromandel towns make Government's long UFB list
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Five Coromandel towns have made the Government's list of potential towns to receive funding for ultra-fast broadband.
Big data analytics investments paying off, according to new research
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A new report from Teradata as revealed companies are making significant investment in big data analytics and are seeing a significant return.
Employee travel expense data needs to visible
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Concur urges firms to boost transparency of employee travel spending, driving cost savings and policy compliance.
Yealink launches new SIP-T40P VoIP phone
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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uc
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voip
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sonicwall
Yealink releases its latest VoIP phone, the SIP-T40P, offering HD audio quality and an easy-to-use design for business telephony needs.
Australian outsourced data centre market set to peak
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
Australia's high growth phase of outsourced data centre adoption will peak in 2015 and ease off in 2016 and 2017.
University implements online system to ease enrolment headaches
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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microsoft
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lincoln university
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koorb
Lincoln University launches MyLinc, a cutting-edge online enrolment system, to simplify student application processes.
Positive signs for enterprise videoconferencing equipment market as Cisco leads the pack
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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cisco
Cisco triumphs in burgeoning enterprise videoconferencing market with 45.6% share as global demand for high-end video solutions spikes.
Microsoft releases its Advanced Threat Analytics
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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advanced threat analytics
Microsoft's Advanced Threat Analytics is now generally available, aiming to help detect suspicious user and entity activities.
Local Government NZ welcomes UFB tender
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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uc
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local government nz
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ufb
Local Government NZ welcomes release of tender for second stage of UFB programme, calls for coverage across as many communities as possible.
Analytics driving the sentient enterprise
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
The continued data explosion and corresponding increase in analytical capabilities will drive organisations into becoming more sentient or intuitive.
Aussie Police implement facial recognition software
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
NT Police harness NEC's cutting-edge facial recognition tech to bolster crime-fighting efforts and enhance public safety.
Unsecure Apple devices a 'huge' liability
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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apple
A lack of security and management of Apple devices in the workplace is exposing businesses to significant liabilities, according to Centrify.