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 382
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mbie
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catalyst fund
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biosecurity
New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.
Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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westpac
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massey university
Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
World's largest region for mobility: APAC
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mobility
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analyst report
Asia Pacific (ex Japan) is set to become the largest region in the world in terms of mobility related spend, according to new forecasts from IDC.
Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ird
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canstar blue
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mytax.co.nz
Nelson tech firm mytax.co.nz has been named the winner of the Canstar Blue Consumer Satisfaction Award for Personal Tax Agent 2016.
Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Study finds data storage reliability eclipses cost as top priority for businesses seeking to harness data for a competitive edge.
Govt gives update on ChCh school network
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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resilience
UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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bp
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retail
BP praises plate recognition technology as an ‘excellent deterrent' to petrol theft, saying it has seen a significant reduction in fuel theft as a result.
Spark to credit Fiji calls and texts in wake cyclone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark to credit customers for calls and texts to Fiji after cyclone hit. Credits will be applied to February or March bills.
New cyber insurance website launched for Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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smb
Frank Risk Management pioneers NZ's first online cyber insurance hub for SMEs, offering a digital shield against growing cyber threats.
Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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fibre
Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.
Xero releases multitasking on iPad
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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personal computing devices
Xero introduces split-screen feature for iPad, increasing productivity for small businesses using Xero software.
Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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labour party
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taxpayers union
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mbie
Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.
Govt signs off another UFB completion
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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ufb
New Plymouth has joined the growing list of New Zealand towns with access to the Government's Ultra Fast Broadband.
Lenovo + Nutanix hyperconvergence deal: ANZ distribution revealed
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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converged infrastructure
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lenovo
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dicker data
Details for the ANZ distribution of the Lenovo and Nutanix joint hyper-converged infrastructure appliances deal have been unveiled.
Cyber security: more engagement vital
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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ibm security
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banking
IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.
New carpool app launches, will Kiwis use it?
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uber
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chariot
The launch of the ride sharing app is convenient in the wake of the Auckland bus strike, as commuters are encouraged to find alternative transport.
Collaboration key to competitiveness across ANZ, new research finds
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
Around 97% of businesses across New Zealand and Australia believe collaboration is key to remaining competitive, according to a survey by Polycom.
Asia Pacific spending closes in on security enhancements
Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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worldxchange
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analyst report
The opportunity to drive new business growth with DX technologies will fundamentally alter APAC enterprise IT sourcing strategies in the next 3 years.