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 435
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.
Why IT managers should go with a managed service provider
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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empired
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managed services
Organisations that choose to partner with a MSP may have an edge over those who manage their ICT infrastructure internally, says Empired.
Technology: Just one part of the security problem
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Companies face security risks beyond just technology, says industry association CompTIA. Lack of security policies and human error are key vulnerabilities.
Big Data plans held back by poor infrastructure
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian organisations planning to adopt Big Data strategies are being hampered by insufficient existing infrastructure, according to new research.
NetComm Wireless enters Cloud of Things partnership
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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m2m
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netcomm wireless
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deutsche telekom
NetComm Wireless teams up with Deutsche Telekom to drive Industry 4.0 revolution with its M2M hardware integration into the 'Cloud of Things'.
Xero and Dropbox - the new power couple
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero and Dropbox announce a new partnership to streamline collaboration and accounting for small businesses, promising enhanced productivity and innovation.
Act now as digital disruption approaches
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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cisco
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disruption
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retail
Only 25% of businesses are taking a proactive approach to address forthcoming digital disruption, says research.
We need more female tech role models
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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edutech
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candidates
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women in tech
New Zealand needs to step up its game if it wants to compete with future industry demands, according the new principal of a leading private school.
Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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sony
Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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cyberbullying
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harmful digital communications act
Minister of Communications Amy Adams calls on Speaker of the House to prioritize Harmful Digital Communications Bill.
Wireless charging speeding up
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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microsoft
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wpc
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wireless power consortium
Wireless charging revolution: WPC's latest Qi spec delivers 15W fast charging, promising 60% battery in 30 minutes.
Have a product that needs reviewing? We can help with that
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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email
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techday
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consumer tech
Here at TechDay we have a team of reviewers who love playing with consumer technology, and we can help give your product some exposure.
CX solutions key to digital transformation
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
New research by reveals link between investment in customer experience and increase in profitability, revenue growth and customer retention.
Claw back that email with Gmail Undo Send
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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gmail
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email
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personal email
Gmail users rejoice: the Undo Send function is now a permanent feature of the popular email communication tool.
Central District Police launch Facebook page
Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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police
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facebook pages
Central District Police have launched their own Facebook page in an effort to engage and connect with communities.
Touch ID for BNZ mobile banking app on its way
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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biometrics
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apps
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bnz
BNZ to offer Touch ID on its mobile banking app, giving customers easier access to their accounts. iOS update available in July.
Kids vs mobile phones - who gets more attention?
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
One in three Kiwi kids say their parents spend as much or less time with them as on mobile devices, according to new AVG Technologies research.
Kiwis have little faith in NZ businesses when it comes to cyber attacks
Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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smb
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sme
Three out of four people think New Zealand businesses are not well prepared to manage computer hacking and keep data secure and confidential.
Xero Payroll: How it's tracking
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero shares details of the launch of its New Zealand Payroll software, including new features and upcoming updates.