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 344
Video streaming issues high on consumer dissatisfaction list, mobility report finds
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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digital entertainment
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ericsson
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video
Ericsson reveals how evolving apps and video streaming are impacting network performance and customer loyalty in New Zealand.
Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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intel
Intel has made its move into the virtual reality market, launching an untethered all-in-one handset and announcing a partnership with Microsoft.
Service providers struggling in declining Asia Pacific IT services market
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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it services
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analyst report
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acquisition
Top IT firms in APeJ grapple with market shrinkage and stiffer competition, as sector faces 2.1% slump amid economic shifts.
Whānau Tahi strengthens IT play with health IT acquisition
Thu, 25th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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simplhealth
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whānau tahi
Whānau Tahi is strengthening its IT play, confirming its acquisition of health IT specialist firm SimplHealth.
Kiwi crime fighting startup takes out international competition
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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saas
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saastr
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auror
Crime fighting software firm Auror has been recognised on the international stage and represent NZ at the 2017 SaaStr conference in San Francisco.
CIOs and the IT department back in front with data projects
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CIOs and IT teams now hold responsibility for data projects in Australia and New Zealand businesses, finds Teradata.
New $2 million fund to help prepare NZ for digital age
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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government
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new zealand law foundation
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partners
The New Zealand government has launched a $2m independent research fund to prepare the country for the information age.
BlackBerry momentum building in ANZ
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
BlackBerry is continuing to expand its presence in Australia & NZ, announcing the addition of several enterprise software customers to its portfolio.
Dicker Data NZ launches marketing portal for resellers
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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dicker data
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resellers
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distributors
Dicker Data launches Reseller Portal to provide first port of call for promotions and expand suite of capabilities.
Education Minister releases latest ERO indicators
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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education review office
Education Minister Hekia Parata believes new school evaluation indicators will help New Zealand children achieve educational success.
Equinox IT snares Spark Digital digital transformation expert
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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equinox it
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spark
Equinox IT bolsters its ranks, snaring Spark Digital's heavyweight, David Reiss, for a digital transformation lead role.
OneNet signs on as Microsoft CSP, looks to expand cloud sales
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
This opens up massive opportunities for partners to package their solutions with Microsoft cloud offerings and provides a custom roadmap to the cloud.
Spark to test high speed Gigabit connections in Christchurch
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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uc
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fibre
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telco
New Zealand telco Spark tests Gigabit connections in Christchurch, enabling more people to upgrade their internet speeds.
OFFSITE partners with Noction of WAN solution
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
OFFSITE, a data centre and cloud provider, has implemented a WAN Optimization solution from Noction to improve customer connectivity.
Video of Hillary making ISIS deal: It's not real, says security expert
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec warns of non-existent video of Hillary Clinton exchanging money with ISIS used as bait in spam emails.
Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Australian smartphone market continues to slide, with Q2 shipments dropping to 1.8 million, down 18% YoY, according to IDC.
New Zealand big winner in 2016 Top Smart City Projects
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smart cities
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analyst report
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volution
NZ is proving itself on the world stage winning 3 awards at the 2016 Smart City APAC Awards, which recognises the most outstanding smart city project.
Cloud components market set to soar as vendors bolster portfolios
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
Vendors are looking at new technologies to drive long-term growth, including hyperconverged platforms, SDN and hybrid cloud solutions.
New 1 Gigabit fibre offering good news for NZ
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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uc
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telco
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enable networks
NZ leaps in global internet race with new 1Gbps fibre option, boosting digital economy and innovation, says Minister Adams.
New investigative tool helps Kiwi businesses uncover cyber crime
Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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computer forensics nz
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aras
CheckIT tool by Computer Forensics offers a new line of defence for NZ firms against rising cybercrime, quickly exposing digital wrongdoing.