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 313
PM Education Excellence Awards finalists revealed
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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pm education excellence awards
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awards
Finalists for Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards announced with 14 making the cut, says Education Minister.
Crazy things small business owners tried to write-off on their taxes last year
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Mixing personal and business expenses is the most common mistake small business owners make that result in audits.
Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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green party
Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.
ANZ Bank reports 11% profit drop
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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anz bank
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banking
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ceo
ANZ Bank reports 11% drop in half year profits for 2016, due to lending competition and customer preference for fixed rate mortgages.
New chief for Dimension Data APAC
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dimension data
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sap
Dimension Data has appointed former SAP exec John Lombard as CEO of its Asia Pacific business, replacing Bill Padfield.
Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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dick smith
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colliers
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landlords
Former Dick Smith stores in New Zealand are being snapped up by other retailers, including Bed Bath - Beyond, as the company closes its doors.
The perimeter is everywhere - so where is your data really?
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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malware
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data protection
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cybersecurity
In an era of ubiquitous data migration, safeguarding your data's whereabouts is crucial yet increasingly complex, says ESET researcher Cameron Camp.
Spark NZ data centre reaping energy savings
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
A new cooling system implemented in a Spark data centre in Auckland is saving a street's worth of energy every year.
New invention turns miaows into speech
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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drones
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3d printing
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parrot
Revolutionary 'Catterbox' device to translate your cat's miaows into speech, enhancing human-feline communication.
APAC focus with new hire for Unisys
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Belinda Hilberts appointed director of field marketing for Unisys Asia Pacific, tasked with driving growth in the region.
Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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schools
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cyclone computers
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mobility
Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
New weapon in fight against nipple censorship: Man boobs?
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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facebook
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social media
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censorship
A cancer support group out of Argentina is making waves with its new video, taking shots at social media networks who censor showing women's breasts.
What to consider before going all in with one vendor?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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api
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comptia
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partners
Businesses should consider the tools, flexibility, and vendor relationship before choosing an all-in-one platform, according to CompTIA.
Lessons on digital citizenship in the classroom vital
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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technology in the classroom
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edtech
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dte
Lessons in digital citizenship are crucial for students navigating the digital world, according to a new whitepaper from NetRef.
NZ's first Cyber Security Summit drawing near
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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government
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cybersecurity summit
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partners
New Zealand's first Cyber Security Summit to see over 200 business people gather next week, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Global smartphone growth flat
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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lenovo
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apple
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samsung
Minimal growth this quarter is primarily attributed to strong smartphone saturation in developed markets, as well as a decline from Apple and Samsung.
Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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edutech
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schools
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ministry of education
Nikki Kaye announces an additional £6.5m for Wireless School Network Upgrade, enabling 350 more NZ schools to go wireless.
Does automation trump professionals when it comes to hacking?
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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ixia
Automated software should be considered for security testing internal systems, according to Ixia. Hiring hackers can be expensive.
Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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council
The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.
Rapid growth for LPWA Internet of Things, APAC to dominate connections
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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iot
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pyramid research
New research reveals Low Powered Wide Area (LPWA) Internet of Things (IoT) connections will make up more than half of all IoT connections by 2020.