About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 285
Polaris inks BlueJeans video conferencing contract
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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analyst report
Cloud-based video communications firm BlueJeans has entered into a partnership with local video conferencing hardware reseller Polaris Communications.
Hyperconverged Integrated Systems: the myths
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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devops
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converged infrastructure
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apm
As with many new technology trends, certain assumptions and hype emerge that can influence buyer behaviour and lead to poor decisions.
ICT enterprise: What are Government priorities?
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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government
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ovum
Government CIOs prioritizing mobile apps and CRM tools, but face challenges in making the most of investments - Ovum survey.
Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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fitbit
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shares
Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.
ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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uc
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commerce commission
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fibre
Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.
The dawn of the DX Economy: Top IT predictions for 2017 and beyond
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Digital transformation will reshape the global economy over the next few years, according to IDC Asia Pacific. #DXEconomy.
Careers with Code launched in New Zealand
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
NZ launches Careers with Code mag to inspire diverse futures in tech, smashing 'nerdy' clichés, backed by Google.
Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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google
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facebook
While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.
Late quarter drive from Apple sees significant growth in smart watch market
Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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wearables
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apple
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fitbit
Apple Watch shipments drive significant growth in global smart watch market, with 2.8 million units shipped in Q3 2016.
Internet of Things or Internet of Trouble?
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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malware
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ddos
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iot
The recent cyber-attack in the US has raised concerns about the potential threat to New Zealand from the Internet of Things.
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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uc
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ultrafast fibre
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internetnz
InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.
Alibaba Cloud exploding as cloud adoption accelerates
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Demand for cloud services grows as worldwide expenditure reaches $10bn in Q3 2016, with AWS leading the market.
New Zealand and Australia VS cyber security
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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government
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partners
New Zealand and Australia join forces to strengthen cyber security initiatives and tackle cyber threats in the region.
ComCom proposes continuation of number portability
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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commerce commission
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technology gifts
It enhances competition in the market as it removes a disincentive for consumers to leave their current provider if they see a better deal elsewhere.
IN PICS: Canalys Channel Forum APAC 2016
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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analyst report
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partners
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awards
The Canalys Channel Forum APAC 2016 proved a success with channel partners, as the industry got together to prepare for a changing industry.
Adaptability key to surviving increasingly competitive IT channel
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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comptia
There have been a number of major shifts in the channel in the past decade. Adaptability and flexibility is critical for channel players to survive.
Big changes over at Xero
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero reshuffles for growth, aiming for $1bn revenue as key execs step down and new talents step in to streamline operations.
NZ Police extend Dimension Data partnership
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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dimension data
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telephony
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communication
The extended partnership builds on the work Dimension Data is already doing with NZ Police across networking and other key programmes of work.
New crowdfunding platform to help Kiwi SMEs catch the eyes of Chinese investors
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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crowdfunding
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renaissance wealth management
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crowdsphere
Crowdsphere launches, offers NZ SMEs a gateway to Chinese investment, enhancing capital raising with a focus on quality and compliance.
Acquisitions, portfolio expansion and data center investments drive Cloud-as-a-Service revenue
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Cloud-as-a-Service revenue is increasing thanks to acquisitions, portfolio expansion, and data center investments, says TBR report.