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 423
Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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uc
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telco
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bluesky
Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
What to consider before embarking on a hybrid IT journey
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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centurylink
Embarking on a hybrid IT venture? Deliberate current ops and seek the right balance, advises CenturyLink's David Rosengrave.
Cloud computing to reach $70 billion worldwide
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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analyst report
The number of new cloud-based solutions will triple in the next four to five years, according to new predictions from IDC.
Security hampering Aussie cloud contact centre market
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
Aussie cloud contact centres stymied by security fears, despite the market's growth, Frost and Sullivan reports.
The New Zealand PHP Conference taking place in Wellington this year
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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new zealand php conference
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development
The New Zealand PHP Conference is your chance to share ideas, collect valuable knowledge and collaborate with your peers.
GeoOp graduates to NZX main board from NZAX
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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geoop
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workforce management
Workforce management app GeoOp will migrate from NZAX to NZX main board after flagging the possibility of further capital raising to fund its growth.
Transforming employee expenses with mobile applications
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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concur
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mobile apps
Mobile devices are changing the workplace, says Concur, as more employees expect to interact with their company on their smartphone.
The facts behind digital signage
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Digital signage is becoming a crucial part of the marketing mix as it improves customer engagement, says SignStix research.
Cogent forms Skype for Business practice
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The Skype for Business practice will help Cogent meet the demand for Skype for Business solutions, while also complimenting its existing capabilities.
E-retailers outdoing bricks and mortar
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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ecommerce
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nielsen
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research director
40% of New Zealanders shop online for convenience, 40% for price and value, and 20% for the range, says Nielsen.
Bulletproof hosting: why cyber crims can't live without it
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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ddos
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edge computing
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martech
Bulletproof hosting services is a critical component of cybercrime that is often overlooked.Online criminals would not be able to operate without it.
How to pick a business VoIP solutions provider
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
When done correctly, a business VoIP, cloud PBX, IP-PBX, hosted VoIP solution is a marvellous example of how modern technology can cut business costs.
Datacom completes Australian Department of Health infrastructure handover
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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datacom
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australian government department of health
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airservices australia
Datacom finalises a £134m IT infrastructure deal with the Australian Dept of Health, adopting an innovative, outcome-based model.
More than $2.5m given back to NZ schools via OfficeMax programme
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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officemax
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rebate
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retail
OfficeMax's MySchool programme has returned more than NZD $2.5m to New Zealand schools since 2007, supporting vital resources through parent purchases.
Burnout: more Kiwis doing unpaid overtime
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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hays
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overtime
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employment
Over a quarter of New Zealand businesses increased over time in the last year, with over half of employees not being paid for overtime.
Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.
Interactive projectors changing classrooms
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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digital signage
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dlp
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displays & projectors
A requirement for upgraded AV capabilities saw Christchurch-based St Margaret's College select Epson's ultra-short throw projectors.
Dell server portfolio bridging technology gap
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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servers
Dell's PowerEdge 13th generation servers are being used in over 55 countries, helping the company's server business grow faster than the industry average.
Social media retail activities boosting online purchases
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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open source
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ecommerce
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facebook
Players such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram have an impact on global e-retail figures, says Juniper Research.
Card not needed: Westpac launches new payment method for online shopping
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Westpac and Payment Express have released a new service that allows Westpac customers to pay for online purchases directly from the bank account.