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 192
Kiwi tech start up launches new software to help schools communicate
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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saas
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cloud services
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technology in schools
Arrowtown-based tech start up Virtual Industries Group has developed a new Software-as-as-Service product called Message My Way.
Facebook ups the ante on security
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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privacy
Facebook beefs up user security with new Security Key feature, enhancing protection against online threats.
Positives outweigh internet risks, survey finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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netsafe
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safer internet day
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internetnz
Despite fears, 89% of Kiwis find the internet's boons top its banes, InternetNZ survey reveals on Safer Internet Day.
Machine learning, drones, 3D and digital art: Adobe on how technology is changing design
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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martech
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drones
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creative technologies
Adobe forecasts tech's creative surge with AI, drones, 3D and refined digital artwork poised to transform design landscapes.
Bundling utilities: Good or bad for business?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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business
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trustpower
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nz
Is this stress worth it? Are there legitimate reasons you should pursue consolidating your utility bills through consolidated providers?.
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo ‘one to watch’
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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microsoft
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apple
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mobility
Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.
BlackBerry makes moves with its global expansion of crisis communication software
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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product management
BlackBerry steps up as it takes its cutting-edge crisis communication software global, bolstering security in 8 new languages.
Can an app help curb your social media addiction?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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apps
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social media
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antisocial
New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.
APAC dominating growth in global mini data center market
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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data centre operators
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technavio
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banking
The global mini data center market is expected to reach 4.13 billion, with Asia Pacific making a major contribution to the growth.
Fibre driving increase in switching broadband providers
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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broadband
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digital entertainment
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fibre
Record number of Kiwis switching broadband providers, with over 22k comparing plans on Broadband Compare website.
Kiwi carpooling app takes aim at Uber over Trump
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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uber
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chariot
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trump
New Zealand carpooling app Chariot urges locals to delete Uber app due to ride-hail company's alleged pro-Trump stance.
Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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crm
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broadband
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martech
The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.
REPORTS: Auckland Spark store ram-raided
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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police
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spark
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retailers
Thieves raid Spark store in Ponsonby, Auckland, for second time, stealing mobile devices now rendered useless. Store re-opens after clean-up.
Apple pips Samsung following ‘roller coaster’ year for the smartphone
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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apple
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.
Internal Affairs brings in HPE for govt transformation
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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government
HPE partners with New Zealand government in pan-government agreement to support digital transformation and cloud adoption.
Greens praised for stance on te reo Māori in schools
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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green party
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te reo māori
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nzei te riu roa
The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning te reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.
Illumio ups its data center security game
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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cloud services
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colocation
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cybersecurity
Illumio introduces new capabilities for data center security and cloud security, aiming to simplify management and strengthen protection.
Online bullying worse than the playground
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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symantec
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cyberbullying
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norton
More New Zealand parents worry about their children being bullied online than on a playground, according to a report from Norton by Symantec.
Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.
WatchGuard unveils new threat detection and response to security suite
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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endpoint protection
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network management
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firewall
WatchGuard launches its new Threat Detection and Response service, providing advanced threat detection and central response capabilities.
Most smartphone users spend zilch on apps, survey finds
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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cloud services
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gartner
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research director
Over half of smartphone owners don't shell out for apps, engaging more with in-app purchases, says Gartner's latest survey.
Updated: What went down with Spark’s weekend outage
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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broadband
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pc hardware
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facebook
Spark mobile and broadband services were down on Sunday, with widespread outages impacting some customers across the country.
Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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broadband
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chorus
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labour party
Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
Education Minister slammed for ‘appalling’ response to principal stress review
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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te tai tokerau
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ndi
Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association president slams Minister of Education's response to review on principal stress.