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 248
D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
D-Link partners with Globalgig to offer a 4G VoIP router and WiFi modem, providing instant wireless access in 84 countries.
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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apps
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apple
Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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imation
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nexsan
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ironkey
Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.
Kiwi CIOs need to develop formal plans to address aggressive cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Although the frequency of a cybersecurity attack on a large scale is low, by 2018, 40% of large enterprises will have formal plans in place.
Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.
Lenovo adware scandal: Superfish or super creep?
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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lenovo
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adware
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tablets
The instructions come amid backlash after it was revealed Lenovo preinstalled software that made devices vulnerable to hacking.
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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malware
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gaming
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email security
As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.
Would you like a sex toy with that?
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film
With the release of Fifty Shades of Grey in New Zealand this week, sex toy retailers and DIY stores are bracing for a surge in demand ahead of Valentine's Day.
Creepy big brother Samsung listening to your every word
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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gaming
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biometrics
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digital entertainment
Creepy big brother strikes again with Samsung's new Smart TV privacy policy, allowing the company to listen in on everything you say.
What CIOs need to know about the changing face of technology
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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storage
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virtualisation
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private cloud
CIOs brace for tech upheaval, with Jay Kidd predicting seismic shifts across IoT, Big Data and cloud computing in 2015.
Xero targets overseas market with US-based Douglas Jeffries named as CFO
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero gears up for global expansion, appointing Douglas Jeffries, seasoned US financial expert, as its new CFO.
Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.
IBM 4Q revenue slumps, 2015 outlook not great
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Global tech giant IBM's earnings slumped in the fourth quarter for 2014 as it moves away from its core hardware business.
Why Facebook at Work isn't going to work
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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data privacy
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microsoft
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facebook
Facebook's new Facebook at Work initiative may face obstacles including privacy concerns and mixing personal and work profiles, says researcher.
Global IT budgets hindered by ageing software
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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virtualisation
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dr
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partner programmes
IT budgets for the coming year are not going to be breaking any world records. IT pros will need to adjust their tech buying habits due to budget cons.
Former HP manager joins Mitel, targets NZ channel market
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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uc
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hp
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collaboration
James Bruty, ex-HP manager, now leads Mitel's charge to dominate NZ's unified communications market, leveraging 19 years of IT expertise.
Commvault endpoint data protection strengthens enterprise BYOD initiatives
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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data protection
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dr
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endpoint protection
Commvault launches new Simpana for Endpoint Data Protection, ensuring data safety for the mobile workforce amidst rising global breaches.
LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are exploiting a bogus LinkedIn security update to phish for credentials, warns Symantec. Users should enable two-step verification for protection.
Kiwi start up Xero makes waves in US market
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
New Zealand-based software start up Xero has today announced customers in the US have full access to the Xero payroll platform in three states.
Greens call for opposition involvement in hiring of new GCSB director
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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green party
Greens demand cross-party say in new GCSB chief's hiring to ensure political neutrality, amid criticisms of the current system.