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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 294

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Inland Revenue commencing digital makeover

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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ird
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modernisation
Inland Revenue seeks digital change head to meet customer expectations and government priorities on the road to digital transformation.
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New managing director for Amadeus, looks to strengthen NZ focus

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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partner programmes
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open source
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red hat
Gay will be responsible for growing Amadeus' distribution business and supporting key industry partnerships in the region.
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New Singapore innovation centre a 'pathway into Asia' for Aussie businesses

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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gemstar
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partners
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managing director
Gemstar will open its Innovation Centre of Excellence as part of an ongoing drive to use South East Asia as a launch pad for Australian businesses.
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Identity and access management strategy crucial, says expert

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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iam
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cybersecurity
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empired
Identity and access management is crucial for organisational security and compliance, says information from Empired.
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Why staff leave within first 12 months

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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recruitment
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reffind
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hires
High staff turnover can burden organisations, especially when employees leave within their first year, says REFFIND.
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Spark launches nationwide Spark Lab tour

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
Spark Lab events will be held across New Zealand, with events in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch.
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PC market not looking great, experts warn

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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notebook
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pc shipments
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analyst report
Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.
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Leadership tool released for Kiwi decision makers

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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cloud services
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education, learning & training
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leadership
New app, The Leader's Digest, offers business leaders answers, tools and trends to develop their leadership skills.
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Xero updates NZ Payroll feature

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero has announced several changes to its Payroll feature to help businesses process leave requests from their employees.
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New top dog for CA Technologies ANZ

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Paul Falkenstein appointed as new MD for CA Technologies' Australia and New Zealand business, following departure of Hope Power.
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MPS in constant state of change in result of business transformation

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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printing
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managed print services
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y soft
Customer demands for more solution-oriented processes are putting pressure on managed print service providers, according to Y-Soft.
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Is the Internet of Things putting your business at risk?

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The rise of wireless network technology and the Internet of Things is increasing the risk of cyber attacks, warns Palo Alto Networks.
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BREAKING: Plantronics left in the dark over Atlas Gentech snub

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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atlas gentech
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plantronics
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partners
Atlas Gentech drops Plantronics for Sennheiser, leaving the latter's NZ team blindsided by a press release about the 21-year partnership's end.
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Is bimodal IT the answer to the digital revolution?

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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iaas
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centurylink
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bimodal it
Bimodal IT can help businesses adapt for the digital revolution, says CenturyLink. However, many struggle to implement and align it to the business.
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Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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board of trustees
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
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Key contractor pulls the plug on Chorus UFB contract

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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uc
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chorus
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downer
Downer withdraws from Chorus fibre rollout, exposing poor treatment of contractors and risking network sustainability.
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ComCom vs Harmoney: Peer-to-peer lender under fire over fees

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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commerce commission
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harmoney
The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court over the the fees it charges borrowers.
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IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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healthtech
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it budget
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3rd platform
Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.
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Atlas Gentech jumps ship, says farewell to Plantronics

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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atlas gentech
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plantronics
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sennheiser
Atlas Gentech has entered a formal distribution partnership with headset producer Sennheiser, ending its 21-year relationship with Plantronics.
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Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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government
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wfh
Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.