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 166
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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cios
COVID-19 lockdown sparks surge in online scams, Vodafone NZ cautions vigilance.
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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globaldata
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covid-19
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africa
More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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it in healthcare
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smb
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safe365
Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.
Vodafone opens Essential Connectivity Hubs during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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tcf
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vodafone
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telco
Vodafone New Zealand has opened 45 stores this week to support New Zealanders with essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Will COVID-19 break New Zealand's cash habit?
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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eftpos
53% of Kiwis cling to cash amidst COVID-19 despite push for card use, finds MYOB study.
COVID-19: Australians want better broadband as remote working spikes
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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wfh
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broadband
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e-learning
Compare Broadband says many Australians believe their home broadband is not up to the job of working or studying remotely.
Nanogirl launches online STEM learning programme for self-isolated Kiwis
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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covid-19
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ndi
The team at Nanogirl have launched an online learning platform for Kiwi kids to help get them through the COVID-19 lockdown period.
DataRobot offers free AI platform to help fight COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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data science
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ai
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datarobot
DataRobot offers free access to its AI platform for COVID-19 research. The platform includes automated machine learning and data preparation solutions.
Former Nutanix head to drive Rubrik’s ANZ expansion
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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multi-cloud
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rubrik
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recruitment
Jamie Humphrey has been appointed to the role of country manager and general manager for Rubrik's Australia and New Zealand business.
OnePlace Solutions offers free Microsoft 365 add-on to support remote workers during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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voip
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contact centre
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microsoft
The offer comes after Microsoft announced that subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 will be able to access a free trial of the Microsoft Teams software.
Talend appoints new APAC customer success director
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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recruitment
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talend
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job moves
Adam Dawe appointed as director of customer success for Talend's Asia Pacific business, responsible for driving customer success program.
Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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government
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council
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taxpayers union
The request from the Taxpayers’ Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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analyst report
COVID-19 stymies smartphone output, 5G growth hits snag – ABI Research reports global tech shakeup.
COVID-19: Zoom downloads explode as people work from home
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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uc
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wfh
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video conferencing
Zoom downloads soar 1270% as firms move to remote work amid COVID-19.
Lack of skills holding back digital transformation
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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cloud infrastructure
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skills gap
Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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wfh
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broadband
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e-learning
NZ urged to prep home networks pre level 4 lockdown.
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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wfh
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telco
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remote working
ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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contact centre
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crm
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martech
Vodafone NZ advises customers to use digital customer service methods to reduce reliance on call centres during COVID-19 pandemic.
Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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smart cities
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broadband
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christchurch city council
NZ Innovations Shine in Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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wfh
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social media
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remote working
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to aid non-profits and SMEs amid COVID-19 crisis.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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firewall
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network management
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network security
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Chorus: First day of significant increase in broadband traffic
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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wfh
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broadband
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chorus
Traffic has begun to increase in day time broadband traffic as the network starts to see the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Revenue down despite strong fourth quarter for server market
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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servers
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lenovo
The worldwide server market had a strong fourth quarter in 2019, despite shipments and revenue declining for the full year.
NXP: Race against time to set up remote working infrastructure during outbreak
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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wfh
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remote working
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nxp
Businesses are racing to set up home office infrastructure as more people begin to work from home amid the COVID-19 outbreak.