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 441
Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter
Thu, 28th May 2015
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technology gifts
Mobile phones and Twitter can accurately estimate crowd sizes, according to researchers at Warwick Business School.
How iPad apps can help Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 28th May 2015
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UK SMBs can benefit from mobile technology. New Zealand businesses urged to adapt for success. #technews #SMBs #mobiletechnology.
Symantec still number one in changing security software market
Thu, 28th May 2015
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Gartner believes that 2014 is the last year that the market will exhibit such solid double-digit growth in its current form.
Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
Wed, 27th May 2015
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ministry of education
The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.
iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down
Wed, 27th May 2015
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apple
Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.
BYOD security policies vital
Wed, 27th May 2015
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personal computing devices
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byod
BYOD policies require commitment from all employees to follow security policies says Rick Bell, architect for UXC Connect.
Kiwi mum uses power of internet to help small businesses
Wed, 27th May 2015
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An Auckland mother of three and small business owner has launched a new website to help Kiwi small business grow using the power of the internet.
EMC acquires Virtustream for a cool $1.2 billion
Wed, 27th May 2015
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iaas
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emc
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virtustream
The acquisition represents a ‘transformational element’ of EMC’s strategy to help customers move all applications to cloud-based IT environments.
Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Wed, 27th May 2015
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uc
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spark
Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.
Poor online experience hampering NZ businesses
Tue, 26th May 2015
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ecommerce
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retail
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cio
Poor website performance is driving New Zealand shoppers to the competition and driving user spend back to bricks and mortar retailers.
New Zealand security services receives funding boost
Tue, 26th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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nzsis
New Zealand security services to receive $20m funding boost for essential services and recruitment, says government.
Chorus UFB programme into 'the next phase'
Tue, 26th May 2015
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uc
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ufb
As demand for fibre becomes mainstream, the Chorus UFB programme has moved into the next phase, according to an update from Chorus,.
Is the Windows 10 new music app a Spotify clone?
Tue, 26th May 2015
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has released a glimpse of what it is planning for its music app coming with Windows 10, and it looks an awful lot like Spotify.
New GM for Canon Consumer Imaging business
Tue, 26th May 2015
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photography
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creative technologies
Adam Maxwell takes the helm as GM for Canon Consumer Imaging, touted to elevate customer engagement in the digital age.
Ten-year passports on the way as gov pushes online
Mon, 25th May 2015
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extend
Kiwi passports to return to 10-year validity, costing $180, says Minister of Internal Affairs Peter Dunne. #NZ #passports.
HP South Pacific signs up as ShoreTel reseller partner
Mon, 25th May 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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shoretel
ShoreTel announces HP South Pacific has joined its Champion Partner Program to provide unified communications services.
Did Apple accidentally leak the iPhone 6c?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple fans in a frenzy over a possible iPhone 6c leak after an enigmatic photo appears on the company's website.
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Mon, 25th May 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
Serko's annual loss widens, targets profitability in 2017
Mon, 25th May 2015
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software development
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serko
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expense management
Auckland-based travel firm Serko reports annual loss of $6.4m, but expects to be profitable in H1 2017. Revenue up 55% to $10.4m.
No pay rises for educators in Budget 2015?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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budget
Educators might not see salary increases as Budget 2015 makes little provision for pay rises, says New Zealand Educational Institute.