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 315
How to get a slice of the millennial money pie
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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qualtrics
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tablets
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millennials
Industry experts predict millennial consumers will spend $200 billion a year by 2017. Here are five key strategies for marketing to this group.
WatchGuard launches global technology partner program
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard launches Technology Partner Program to support tech companies integrating their products with WatchGuard's security solutions.
Uber prices drop in Auckland and Wellington
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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uber
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partners
Uber this week announced it will be dropping its prices in Auckland and Wellington, while at the same time upping cancellation fees in the capital.
Cloud as a Service revenue from carrier providers to hit $10 billion
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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private cloud
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public cloud
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iaas
Telecom giants to net £10bn from cloud services, with private solutions outpacing public amid stiff competition, reveals TBR report.
App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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apps
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ovum
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retail
Mobile app revenues on track to soar to US$79bn by 2020, eclipsing the growth in app downloads, with China driving the surge, Ovum reports.
Scammers targeting Government call centres
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
The warning comes after several Government contact centre operators received calls from overseas callers pestering them for information about staff.
New chief to lead transformation at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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customers
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise appoints new CEO as it shifts towards becoming a cloud-based network and communications company.
Cyber threats coming from the inside
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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solar power
IT security awareness among business leaders, especially in government, is increasing due to company data leaks, says SolarWinds.
Health IT services market is holding pattern, research finds
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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healthtech
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cognizant
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tbr
Healthcare IT services experiencing lull as organisations reset before next phase of IT investments - Technology Business Research.
SMEs tightening belts, according to Westpac study
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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westpac
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sme
Kiwi SMBs tightening belts as they plan for future, says survey by Westpac. Confidence dropping for medium-sized businesses.
Trans-Tasman IoT network launched
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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iot
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thinxtra
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partners
Thinxtra launches IoT network in Aus-NZ to link businesses, institutes, public facilities & consumers across the region.
Kiwis transfer their millionth mobile number
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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uc
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tcf
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ufb
Over 1 million mobile phone numbers have been transferred between operators since NZ introduced number porting in 2007.
Clienteling software vital to drive lasting relationships
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
While most Australian retailers don't have the online market share some global brands enjoy, many have comparatively large physical retail footprints.
$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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modernisation
Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand will receive a $4.2 million upgrade to accommodate roll growth and support innovative learning.
Big names on show at this year's Canalys Channels Forum
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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analyst report
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partners
Big names such as Cisco, Dell and HP will be presenting at this year's Canalys Channels Forum in Barcelona and Mexico.
Tintri expands Global Partner Program in ANZ
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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tintri
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partners
Tintri expands Global Partner Program in Australia and New Zealand as it hopes to boost VM-aware storage sales.
Governments vulnerable to attack, says Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Government departments are an attractive target for malicious hackers and criminals, making them vulnerable to attack.
The internet: One stop drug shop?
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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social media
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massey university
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retail
Drug control has a new enemy as more people turn to the internet to buy and sell drugs, according to a recent study from Massey University.
Scrapping of online voting trial a 'blow to democracy'
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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government
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online voting
Online voting trials for local body elections have been cancelled, disappointing councils who see it as a lost opportunity.
Hybrid IT adoption driving growth for cloud vendors
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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paas
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
As customers increasingly hybridise their IT environments the need for integration PaaS solutions rises, as does pull-through growth for public cloud.