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 420
Have they finally fixed StudyLink?
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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studylink
Massive improvements to StudyLink following three years of collaboration between the government organisation and the national student council.
Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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uc
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
The Ruapehu Council has begun the second stage of its broadband investment bid, hoping to gain part of the national broadband investment programme.
New alliance to assist IT security teams
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The partnership provides an integrated offering that automates and accelerates threat detection and incident response.
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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uc
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telco
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rural broadband initiative
The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.
Windows 10 upgrade causing UFB congestion
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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ddos
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windows
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digital island
The Windows 10 upgrade is having a severe impact of local UFB, with network traffic increasing by up to 100% in New Zealand.
Leadership shakeup at Distribution Central
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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distribution central
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distributors
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partners
Distribution Central has made a flurry of changes at senior management level in the wake of a successful year that saw revenues exceed A$313m.
New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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samsung
A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.
Internet Service Providers early winners in IoT gateway
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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iot
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smart home
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analyst report
With the surge in smart home adoption, internet service providers are poised to dominate the rapidly expanding Internet of Things Home Gateway market.
WhatsApp for iOS updated
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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uc
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telco
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wireless nation
Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.
Personal cloud growing in importance
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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personal cloud
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analyst report
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intersec
Digital workplace managers responsible for building the digital workplace will be increasingly challenged as the personal cloud continues to evolve.
Woolies upgrades its Teradata enterprise data warehouse
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Woolies bolsters customer insight with enhanced Teradata data warehouse, promising scalable, on-demand analytics for strategic decisions.
REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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reannz
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living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
Dropbox and iStock team up
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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dropbox
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istock
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stock imagery
Dropbox has entered into a partnership agreement with iStock by Getty Images to offer iStock customers workflow enhancements.
Workforce scheduling vital for productivity
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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productivity
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transparency
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wfs australia
Nearly half of Australian employees are disengaged from their employer and their job, according to new research from WFS Australia.
Understanding the pros and cons of VoIP
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Switching to digital telephony brings pros and cons, so businesses must consider the implications says VoIP solutions firm.
Teradata recognised as leader in Real-Time Interaction Management
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Teradata Marketing Applications has been named a leader in Real-Time Interaction Management by research firm Forrester.
Caltex launches initiative to improve STEM in schools
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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technology in schools
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caltex
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stem
Caltex has launched a fundraising campaign through its Fuel Your School initiative which will see schools receive funding towards STEM activities.
BYOD data usage costing enterprises
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
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good technology
BYOD policies are straining company resources with uncontrolled data usage. Good Technology's new solutions aim to cut costs and simplify mobile rollouts.
Teachers to undergo tech overhaul at Unitec
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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edutech
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unitec
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education
Unitec says its teachers will spend the next 18 months developing the skills needed to implement a ‘new and innovative’ style of learning.