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 167
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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wfh
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remote working
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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telco
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2degrees
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covid-19
2degrees set to axe 120 jobs amid COVID-19 upheavals.
Opportunity awaits for tech spend despite COVID-19, says IDC
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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it spending
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spending
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idc
2020 tech spend may dip, yet COVID-19 sparks cloud, AI, IoT investment boost, says IDC.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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voip
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microsoft
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
New state manager for Fujitsu Western Australia and Northern Territory
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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fujitsu
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recruitment
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job moves
Sandra Tuohy named Fujitsu's state manager for WA & NT, set to enhance customer outcomes.
Extreme Networks provides ANZ channel update
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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cloud services
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
Extreme Networks boosts partner aid amid COVID-19 with free training, extended levels, and finance help.
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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apple
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network infrastructure
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technology gifts
Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
Remote working: Four things businesses must do now
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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wfh
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dlp
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cybersecurity
The COVID-19-10 outbreak has seen remote working shift from being a business perk to the new way of life for many employees and businesses across the world.
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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microsoft
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apple
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network infrastructure
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
LogRhythm expands leadership team with new CRO
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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siem
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recruitment
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logrhythm
Mitchell Rowe joins LogRhythm as new CRO, bringing over 20 years of sales leadership.
The COVID-19 fight: InternetNZ to hold online meeting on contact tracing technology
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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government
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internetnz
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online resource
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced contact tracing technology will be one of the three pillars in New Zealand's strategy to contain COVID-19.
No surprise: Vodafone calls and data usage up as week three of lockdown sets in
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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broadband
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video
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digital entertainment
Calls and data usage on the Vodafone network remain high, according to Vodafone NZ who has released its latest network report in week 3 of lockdown.
COVID-19: ChristchurchNZ announces $200,000 business support subsidy
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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christchurch
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covid-19
The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.
COVID-19: Telco cloud revenue from 5G to drop by 25%
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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5g
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wireless networks
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telco
COVID-19 derails telco 5G growth, with a £2-3bn investment shortfall forecasted by ABI Research.
Empired secures Episerver platinum partnership, appoints MVP
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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servers
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episerver
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recruitment
Empired becomes the only platinum Episerver partner in Asia Pacific and appoints Darren Stahlhut as national technical director.
New sales director for Board International ANZ
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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recruitment
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board international
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job moves
Nic Dennis joins Board International with more than 25 years experience of sales and business development in the IT industry.
Fear of breaking social norms in the workplace behind high job turnover
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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recruitment
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autism
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consultancy
Auticon urges firms to embrace neurodiversity, tackle bias, and value autism in the workplace for better output.
Border restrictions block Konica Minolta Australia managing director replacement
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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3d printing
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printing
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jobs
Dr. David Cooke steps down as Konica Minolta Aus. chief, stays to aid transition amid COVID-19 travel woes.
Kiwis put off major purchases over COVID-19 financial stress
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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computers
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covid-19
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ndi
In response to concerns of the pandemic, Kiwis will put off major purchases, including personal devices and computers.
TMG nabs Flexera APAC partner of the year award for second year running
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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flexera
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partner awards
The Mastermind Group has been named Asia Pacific Partner of the Year for Flexera for the second consecutive year.
Ricoh debuts new range of A4 colour multi-function devices for the digital workplace
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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printing
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ricoh
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scanning
Ricoh launches smart MFDs to boost productivity in SMEs.
Nutanix drives further ANZ expansion with new managing director
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Nutanix appoints Lee Thompson as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to expand its presence in the region.
Report: Majority of New Zealanders exposed to cyber crime
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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norton
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cybercrime
Over a third of Kiwis hit by cyber crime, losing NZ$108m last year.
HP unveils channel partner & customer relief initiatives to combat COVID-19 impact
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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hp
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covid-19
HP's relief plan aids partners' COVID-19 struggles with finance aid and flexible programs.