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 322
Progility wins double at Motorola channel partner awards
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Australian firm Progility Technologies has taken out two partner awards at Motorola Solutions' annual channel partner conference.
Twitter celebrates its 10th birthday
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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social media
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communication
Twitter celebrates its 10th anniversary, thanking users worldwide and reflecting on pivotal events that shaped the platform.
Vodafone to lead 'major' digital transformation at The Trusts
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The transformation will include improved mobile voice and data capability, unified comms, improved security, and improved Wi-Fi services.
DDoS attacks creating opportunity for vendors
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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aras
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analyst report
Demand for advanced DDoS mitigation solution is booming as online businesses are hacked. Solutions needed to defend against attacks.
Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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uc
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.
Commvault inks deal with ViFX
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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commvault
Data protection firm Commvault has signed a deal with ViFX to manage the New Zealand-based company's strategic information assets.
The Warehouse ups its prepaid mobile game
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The Warehouse is building on its entry into the mobile world, launching new combo packs to reel in new customers.
Ingram Micro to boost UC NetXUSA acquisition
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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uc
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supply chain
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voip
ngram Micro has acquired US-based NETXUSA, a unified communications value-added distributor focused on VOIP and IP phones for telco resellers.
Employee engagement more important than ever
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Employee engagement programmes are crucial to improve productivity, says REFFIND, and must be implemented correctly from the start.
Trademark scam underway in NZ
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New scam targets trademark applicants in New Zealand, warns AJ Park. Businesses asked for misleading payments of over $1600.
Original big data solutions vital, says Teradata
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Teradata underscores the need for bespoke big data solutions, advising firms to forge unique analytic strategies for competitive edge.
Driverless pizza delivery? It's a thing.
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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government
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domino's
NZ could lead the way in trialling Domino's driverless pizza delivery unit, the Transport Minister announces, as the nation embraces innovative tech.
Wearable devices to surpass 200 million
Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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wearables
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apple
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analyst report
Driven by a growing vendor line-up and consumer awareness, IDC forecasts global shipments of wearable devices to hit 237.1 million by 2020.
'Automate your invoicing to ease financial burden, says Concur
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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financial systems
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financing
Automating invoicing could ease financial burdens, according to Concur, which claims many organisations waste time and expenses on invoice management.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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digital media
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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flexera
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enterprise security
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cve
The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
CIOs urged to lead digital transformation
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
A new Harvard Business Review study highlights the critical need for CIOs to spearhead digital transformation or risk organisational disruption.
Warehouse, Noel Leeming online sales soar
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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noel leeming
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online shopping
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse Group is reports online sales ahead of domestic levels, with Noel Leeming growing online sales faster than the rest of NZ market.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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skinny mobile
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Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People's Choice Award 2016.
Amazon teases new education platform
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Amazon aims to enter the education market with a new platform for schools and classrooms, according to reports. #AmazonEducation.