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 288
New Zealand's fibre connections double, Statistics NZ reports
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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statistics nz
Number of fibre-optic broadband connections in New Zealand has more than doubled since June 2015, according to Statistics NZ.
Is Fitbit's Charge 2 its best tracker to date?
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fitbit
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smartphones
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travel
I highly recommend it for those looking to get more out of their fitness trackers, but don't to step into the world of a smart watch just yet.
Kiwis love streaming: Almost half of all broadband connections have unlimited data
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
Almost half of all broadband connections in New Zealand have unlimited data plans, according to Statistics NZ.
APAC channel community gears up for exclusive industry event
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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partner programmes
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analyst report
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partners
Countdown begins for Canalys Channels Forum APAC 2016 as innovation disrupts traditional product propositions. #CanalysChannelsForum.
Consumer-facing intelligent agents have promise – but beware the hype
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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ai
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agentic ai
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ovum
Consumer-facing AI agents such as digital assistants and chat bots have great potential but face challenges, warns analyst Eden Zoller at Ovum.
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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edutech
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government
Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.
Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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vodafone
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spark
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samsung note
Spark is offering a $100 gift voucher to customers who return their Note7 devices, as a gesture of appreciation for their patience and cooperation.
Adobe releases enhancements for Acrobat
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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martech
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adobe
Adobe releases new features for Acrobat, promising to change the way people collaborate and make work more efficient.
Office workers have 'no confidence' in their employer's ability to protect them from ransomware
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Over 60% of office workers are in the dark about ransomware threats, eroding trust in employer's cyber defence strategies.
PC vendors vying for position in declining market
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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notebook
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pc market
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analyst report
PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
A KPMG report reveals that nearly one in ten New Zealand employees are susceptible to phishing scams, highlighting the need for better cybersecurity awareness.
Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.
Microsoft exec jumps ship to AWS
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
Former Microsoft exec Lee Hickin has left the company to join AWS, where he will lead the IoT business in the Asia Pacific region.
Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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government
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dia
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passports
Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.
Data center security market taking off, set to reach $15 billion
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Amid rising cyber threats, the data center security market is poised to hit a robust $15 billion by 2024, Heka Reports says.
Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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facebook
Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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callaghan innovation
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startups
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founders
Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.
Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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mobility
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analyst report
Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.
Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Improving business efficiencies has come on top as the paramount goal for Kiwi small businesses according to a Xero report.
Mass adoption of cloud and rise of digital business blurring traditional cyber security
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Kiwi businesses' cyber security risk profile is being affected by their reliance on basic penetration tests, says a new report.