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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 173

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Major security, privacy and ethical blindspots in AI development
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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Security, privacy and ethics are low-priority issues for developers when modelling their machine learning solutions.
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Buy Now Pay Later users ditching their credit cards
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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Almost 50% of Australian Buy Now Pay Later users have cancelled or stopped using their credit cards, according to new research by Mozo.com.au.
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NTT adds new face to executive lineup
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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Cocks will be responsible for leading its go-to-market practices, sales operations and partner relationships across the globe.
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Lack of IT security input in DevOps creates unnecessary risk
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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project management
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app development
Silos in firms up cyber risk, 63% of IT leaders say - Trend Micro study.
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Cybersecurity in New Zealand is not working, expert says
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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email security
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Cybersecurity failures in New Zealand are costing millions, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller, following recent cyber attacks.
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New solution cuts down IoT development time by 75%
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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Eseye's HERA300 slashes IoT development from 12 months to 3, speeding up time-to-market for new devices.
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Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Kiwis are worried about physical and cyber attacks at large events, with Unisys releasing security tips to ease concerns.
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Cognizant's digital workplace services recognised
Sat, 12th Oct 2019
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Cognizant hailed as a leader in digital workplace services by Everest Group.
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Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.
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Quarter of a million up for grabs for charities through Vodafone NZ Foundation
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is calling on registered charities to apply for $250,000 of innovation grants.
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Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Global PC market grows despite supply woes, Lenovo leads.
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Could robots learn to recognise human emotions? Study says yes.
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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warwick business school
Robots could learn to recognise human emotions using movements, poses, and facial expressions, according to new research.
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Lack of access to information affecting Australian productivity
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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Survey by 8x8 finds workers waste hours weekly seeking info, hitting productivity & customer service quality.
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NetApp named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for primary storage
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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NetApp has been named a Leader in the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant for primary storage, positioning the company highest for ability to execute.
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This is what our kids will hate us for: IoT devices 'asbestos of the future'
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.
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UPS drone delivery heralds new era in parcel logistics
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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FAA approves UPS drone fleet, poses warning shot to Amazon in delivery tech race.
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Phishing leading cause of data breaches across Australia
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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Aussie Govt & Finance Hit Hardest in Phishing Breach Surge, Carbon Black Reports.
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Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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forrester research
Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.
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Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.
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Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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Governments must prioritize technology to improve business outcomes, says Gartner's new research on government CIOs.
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Are Fortune 500 companies failing at cyber security?
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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cios
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cso / ciso
Majority of Fortune 500 neglect cybersecurity protocols, as 77% don't mention responsibility for security, says Bitglass report.
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IDC veteran takes up managing director role for ANZ
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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recruitment
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idc
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analyst report
Parekh is tasked with leading IDC’s global coverage with regional and local presence, knowledge, expertise and support in Australia and New Zealand.
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
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Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.
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Lenovo DCG nabs channel head for ANZ enterprise
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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servers
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recruitment
The appointment comes as the company looks to continue growing its business in the ANZ region and invest in its channel-first strategy.