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 396
Vodafone wants to help Kiwi start ups go global
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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uc
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telco
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callaghan innovation
Vodafone NZ launches accelerator programme to help Kiwi start-ups go global. 10 companies to be chosen for first round.
Cloud backup savior for the data center
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
Cloud computing hailed as the new lifeline for enterprises, reshaping data backup and disaster recovery with unparalleled flexibility and speed.
Education sector embracing cloud and mobile
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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saas
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technologyone
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partners
The education sector is swiftly moving towards cloud and mobile solutions, says TechnologyOne, which has gained numerous major clients globally this year.
Uh oh: Wi-Fi Barbie ideal attack target
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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iot
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Security concerns have been raised over a Wi-Fi capable Barbie doll that could be hacked, according to Bluebox Labs and security researcher Andrew Hay.
Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.
Cyber security: do CEOs need to step up?
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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kpmg
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partners
Less than half of CEOs worldwide are fully prepared for a future cyber event, according to a new study from KPMG International.
NZ in danger of becoming a 'cyber dinosaur'
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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institute of directors
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partners
New Zealand businesses face cyber dinosaur fate if information sharing hubs not established, warns Institute of Directors.
Education Legislation Bill: the details
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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early childhood education
The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.
Fitbit improves exercise tracking
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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fitbit
The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit’s PurePulse heart rate tracking.
NSW charity undergoes network transformation
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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saas
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hyperscale
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dc
Australian charity Cancer Council NSW has partnered with Riverbed Technology, deploying Riverbed SteelHead appliances across multiple sites.
$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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smartphones
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email security
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cybersecurity
According to NetSafe, New Zealanders are questioning if advertisements offering the latest iPhone for a buck are too good to be true.
Xero zeroes in on security
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
Xero ramps up its online defence, launching a two-step verification process to safeguard customer data on its accounting platform.
UFB build complete in Masterton
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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uc
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chorus
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telco
Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.
EMC on top in worldwide enterprise storage systems market
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Hyperscale infrastructure and server-based storage continue to dive spending in enterprise storage, according to IDC.
Technology hindering kids' writing skills
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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technology in schools
A new study by BIC New Zealand reveals 65% of Kiwi parents fear handwriting will be lost within 20 years, with technology seen as a key hindrance.
More SmartGates at Auckland Airport
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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auckland airport
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smartgate
Nine new SmartGates have been installed at Auckland Airport, with 29 more to come over the next 12-18 months. #travel #technology.
Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
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open standards
AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.
Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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n4l
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technology in schools
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managed network
To participate successfully in the future, young people today need to be learning a range of 21st Century digital skills.
Four arrested in email phishing scam
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.
Principals obligated to protect student data
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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data protection
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dr
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wireless networks
Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.