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 318
Hamilton's $85 million UFB build comes to an end
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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broadband
Hamilton's major £85m UFB project concludes, weaving cutting-edge broadband across 63,000 premises, expediting local digital connectivity.
Further changes to speed up apartment UFB connections
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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ufb
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broadband
Government announces reforms to speed up UFB connections for apartment dwellers. Changes aim to make it easier for residents to access UFB.
Data breaches remain a concern amongst ANZ consumers
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A new SAS study highlights that 66% of Aussies and Kiwis are still worried about data breaches, with privacy concerns notably high.
IT spending a casualty of economic uncertainty, says Gartner
Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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iaas
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it budget
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analyst report
Worldwide IT spending to drop this year, according to Gartner, due to economic uncertainty and currency fluctuations.
Vic Uni and Weta Digital launches computer graphics programme
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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victoria university
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weta digital
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computer graphics
Victoria University introduces new Computer Graphics programme to meet increasing demand for professionals in the industry.
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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edutech
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government
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education, learning & training
Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.
IoT is now mainstream, remains revenue driver
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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iot
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supply chain
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verizon
The IoT will drive revenue for organisations worldwide, with the technology becoming mainstream, says Verizon.
Blue Coat dominates network security forensics market
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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analyst report
Blue Coat has been acknowledged for its dominance in the global network security forensics market, winning Frost & Sullivan's Leadership Award.
The first hour of a security intrusion prudent, says experts
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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The first sixty minutes are crucial in responding to a cyber security intrusion, says Ixia, as it can make or break the impact of the attack.
Ciena names new chief for Australia, NZ
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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ciena
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partners
Telecoms equipment firm Ciena has appointed Matt Vesperman as managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
Facebook launches alternative text function for the blind
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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facebook
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social media
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outdoors
Facebook introduces 'automatic alternative text' to help blind people experience and understand photos on the platform.
Business strategy first, digital strategy second, says expert
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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fronde
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digital strategy
Organisations must prioritise business strategy before digital strategy to succeed in rapidly evolving industries, says Fronde.
Thinxtra Kordia partnership moves IoT from talk to action
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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iot
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kordia
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thinxtra
Kordia and Thinxtra partner to bring widespread Internet of Things solutions to New Zealand enterprises and government.
Orion Health scores large Queensland health service contract
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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healthtech
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orion health
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mental health
NZ's Orion Health clinches a deal with Queensland's Metro North to boost referral management for a healthcare network of 900,000.
Infrastructure and applications software vendors need to evolve fast
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Shift to cloud creates massive opportunity for infrastructure and applications software vendors but requires transformed go-to-market strategies.
Kaiten malware returns, more powerful says ESET
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Kaiten malware strikes again, targeting routers and IoT devices, with ESET revealing enhanced spreading capabilities.
Spark Lab kicks off Start-up Month for Kiwi SMEs
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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spark labs
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sme
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returns
Spark Lab returns to Auckland's Seafarers building this month, offering collaboration and learning for New Zealand business owners.
New local VP as Epicor chases ANZ cloud growth
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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epicor
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best practice
Epicor boosts ANZ presence with new VP Vince Randall, powering cloud growth and enterprise software expansion in the region.
Cyber attacks and data loss top of mind in Aus and NZ
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Almost half of Australian and New Zealand users fear losing photos and videos the most on their devices. Cyber threats are a growing concern.
Online maths and literacy platform extends to all Kiwi schools
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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e-learning
E-Ako is an interactive online resource currently used in primary schools. From today it will be available to all state and state-integrated schools.