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 378
Tinder matchmaker? Yes please
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Tinder's latest twist: play Cupid for your friends with a new matchmaking feature, letting you share profiles and spread the love.
Vodafone brings Telecommunications-as-a-Service to Govt
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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uc
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government
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telco
Careers New Zealand has entered into a partnership agreement with Vodafone, becoming one of the first government agencies to adopt TaaS.
Kiwi company launches safety app for businesses
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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apps
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get home safe
Queenstown-based app company, GetHomeSafe, has released a second safety app after receiving demand from businesses in need of a workforce tracking tool.
Hybrid cloud giving leading firms competitive edge, says IBM
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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hybrid cloud
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ibm
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predictive intelligence
Hybrid cloud strategies are benefiting businesses, giving them a competitive advantage and allowing them to monetise data, according to IBM.
Converged infrastructure spend on the rise, Cisco benefiting
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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converged infrastructure
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cisco
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ibm
Spending on converged infrastructure set to increase in 2016, with 79% of enterprises planning to spend more. #ITinvestments.
Govt's data breach bill will unleash confusion, says expert
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government’s mandatory data breach notification proposals.
PledgeMe targets social enterprise with Ākina partnership
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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pledgeme
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social enterprise
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akina
PledgeMe and charity Ākina Foundation join forces to support New Zealand social enterprises in fundraising efforts.
Digital not just a buzzword for Kiwi IT leaders
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Cyber security, big data, mobile platforms, cloud computing and social technology are some of the digital issues that are important to IT leaders.
NZ impresses at international education summit
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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edutech
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international summit on the teaching profession
NZ's Communities of Learning caught the eye of several international education experts at the annual International Summit on the Teaching Profession.
Kiwi game developer students hit commercial success
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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media design school
Students from New Zealand’s Media Design School are celebrating the official commercial release of their game Split.
Govt's online patient portal going strong
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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healthtech
Over 100,000 Kiwis now manage their health online as Govt's patient portal thrives, reveals Health Minister Coleman.
New Spotify feature helps users 'discover' undiscovered music
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Spotify unveils 'Fresh Finds', a new weekly feature curated to spotlight emerging talents before they hit the big time.
You know you need these cat apps
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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app store
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technology gifts
Do a quick 'cat' search on the App Store and you will lose most of life browsing through pages and pages of beautiful cat-dedicated apps.
The 21st century ICT race is on, says Labour
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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ict
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labour party
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volution
New Zealand urged to capitalize on global tech opportunities amid growing competition, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.
Adelaide on the smart road thanks to university NEC partnership
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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smart cities
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
The University of Adelaide and NEC Australia team up to help accelerate Adelaide's development into a smart city.
Is managed security the answer to cyber crime?
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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centurylink
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mssp
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threat landscape
Businesses need to stay on top of emerging cyber threats, as hackers are becoming more resourceful, says CenturyLink.
Spend management the key to digital transformation
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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digital transformation
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concur
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spend management
Organisations should focus on spend management to support digital transformation, says Concur MD. Poor platforms can make processes inefficient.
Young Kiwis leading the way online
Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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nielsen
NZ's youth pioneer digital trends, with research showing Gen Y favours online streaming and engages more with digital ads.
New app lets Kiwis check their carbon footprint
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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apps
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flick electric
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debunk
We think this is really disruptive for the conscious consumption movement; to be able to say you can do well financially by doing good for the planet.
Still a far way to go when it comes to disaster recovery
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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cloudendure
When it comes to service availability, there's a clear gap between how organisations perceive their track record & the reality of their capabilities.