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 317
$26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar School begins
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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e-learning
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modernisation
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acoustic
Takapuna Grammar School is set to start a major redevelopment worth $26 million that will vast improvement to the school's digital learning spaces.
IT transformation fuels enterprise network revenue growth
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Enterprise network revenue reached $30.9bn in 2H15 due to customers modernising networks and boosting business agility.
Fibre unbundling will unlock full potential of UFB, says Vodafone
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Vodafone is welcoming confirmation from the Government that the promise to open fibre networks to increased competition will remain.
CloudSense inks Fairfax NZ deal
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Fairfax NZ partners with CloudSense to revolutionise its ad sales, embracing a digital shift for enhanced customer-centric service.
More Kiwi tech start ups to receive Govt grants
Thu, 14th Apr 2016
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callaghan innovation
A further 11 Kiwi tech start ups will receive repayable grants worth $450,000 to help them commercialise their technology.
Expense management needs to go mobile, says Concur
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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concur
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mobility
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expense management
Concur argues that outdated expense systems dismay staff, urging firms to adopt mobile solutions for faster, happier workflow.
Ecosystem-based strategies lowers fraud levels
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Equinix research unveils ecosystem strategies slashing fraud in digital advertising, as industry seeks secure, low-latency environments.
Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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school network upgrade project
The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.
ANZ pushes for fewer paper statements
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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fintech
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anz bank
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banking
ANZ customers can now turn off paper statements for their accounts and credit cards using the goMoney app, says the bank.
Wearables a security risk, says Centrify
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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centrify
New research warns of security risks in the enterprise with the increasing use of wearables, as two thirds of owners use no login protection.
As-a-service models causing problems in IT services market
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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itaas
Increased adoption of as-a-service models contributes to decline in IT services market, says Technology Business Research.
Kiwi start-up delivers major app for Dubai courier
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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aramex
Kiwi start-up designs app for Aramex, the Middle East's largest logistics company, using Microsoft's Xamarin framework.
Apple introduces Anzac Day education resources
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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apple
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itunes
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technology gifts
Anzac Day is drawing near and is often a popular topic explored in Kiwi schools to educate new generations about the First World War.
Vendors: Don't miss your slice of the virtual reality pie
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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tbr
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ar
VR will be a transformational, disruptive force in the devices market and reach $20 billion by 2020. Vendors who hesitate risk missing out, says TBR.
HPE and NEC team up, target mobile-first networking
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NEC form alliance to accelerate global adoption of mobile-first networking solutions.
NETSCOUT launches global enterprise channel partner programme
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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netscout
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ingram micro
NETSCOUT unveils CONNECT360, a comprehensive programme to bolster global partner sales of their enterprise solutions.
Menlo Security teams up with Check Point to target email malware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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menlo security
Menlo Security partners with Check Point to integrate Isolation Platform with vSEC Virtual Edition Gateways, aiming to eliminate web and email malware.
Businesses are rushing cloud migration
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
In order to overcome the risk of failure, organisations need to take a strong change management approach to cloud.
EY and Adobe to help accelerate digital transformation
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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martech
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adobe
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ey
EY and Adobe have joined forces in a move designed to expand digital experience web content service to clients, in order to assist with DX.
Introducing Canterbury Tech... Kiwi industry group rebrands
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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canterbury software summit
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canterbury tech
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exporting
Canterbury Tech rebrands to broaden community beyond software companies, aims to include all tech companies in the industry group.