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 411
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
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modernisation
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.
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
How much time can automation save your auditing processes?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Concur reveals automation could vastly speed up expense audits, curbing manual errors and company overspending.
Is it time to review your legacy applications?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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crm
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martech
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erp
Legacy systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) are still heavily relied upon within organisations.
Winners of the MEF 2015 Excellence Awards
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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verizon
The GEN15 event brought together nearly 125 expert speakers to fuel discussions on the future of agile, assured and orchestrated services.
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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uc
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n4l
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spark
Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.
Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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iot
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451 research
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automotive
While the IoT has reached an all-time high of hype and hyperbole, more and more organisations plan to deploy IoT technologies in the coming year.
Refocusing IT resources on innovation crucial
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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colocation
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centurylink
Organisations should consider a hybrid IT approach in order to free up resources so they can spend more time on innovation.
New website to help parents of deaf children
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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new zealand federation for deaf children
NZ Federation for Deaf Children unveils a new site, a 'one-stop shop' for parents seeking deaf children's resources and support.
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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edutech
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officemax
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students
Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
CodeBlue rolls out nationwide CIO Services
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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cloud services
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codeblue
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virtual
New Zealand IT firm CodeBlue has launched an evolution of its CIO Services to help customers align their IT strategy with their business goals.
Police to record victim statements on iPhones
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The initiative builds on input from frontline officers who, through a series of workshops, provided ideas for improving policing into the future.
NetApp updates flash array to reduce costs in data centers
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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netapp
NetApp has released updates to its All Flash FAS array series, giving customers performance of flash for the cost of disk.
No confidence in detecting sophisticated cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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ey
88% of firms fear their cyber defenses fall short, EY global survey reveals urgent need for better cyber security.
SMBs to pay more for Xero
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero says the company has reached a point where its prices no longer reflect the strength of the platform and how much the company has transformed.