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 323
Xero and BizDojo launch business mentoring programme
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero and BizDojo have launched Step Up, a mentoring programme aimed at accelerating the growth of early-stage entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
Christchurch, Uber has landed
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uber
Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.
E-learning expert coming to NZ
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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e-learning
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intersec
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awards
E-learning in schools is on the rise in NZ. International e-learning expert, Prof. Curt Bonk, to speak at DEANZ2016.
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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computer forensics nz
Lawyers storing clients' confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.
Māori innovation category for Hi-Tech Awards proving a hit
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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callaghan innovation
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hi-tech awards
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awards
Māori ingenuity shines at the Hi-Tech Awards with a new category attracting double the expected entries, celebrating tech innovation.
EXCLUSIVE: What the Workplace of the Future means for the NZ channel
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
The New Zealand channel is well prepared to capitalise on what Polycom sees as being a significant opportunity for growth – Workplace of the Future.
Sex toys and cyber crims, oh my
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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tablets
At a news conference, security firm Trend Micro demonstrated how a smart sex toy could be easily hacked and controlled.
Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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recruitment
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halcyon knights
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candidates
Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.
Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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palmerston north city council
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online voting
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horizons regional council
Horizons Regional Council will support an online voting trial for Palmerston North and Whanganui Councils, but will not contribute to the cost.
Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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apple
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apple iphone
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consumer nz
Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.
Cyber attackers are bolder, smarter and more daring
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
In a stark warning, Trend Micro's report reveals cyber threats are surging, with 2015's attacks outsmarting traditional security.
MYOB names enterprise solutions partner of the year
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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software development
Enprise Group clinches the MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partner of Year award in NZ, marking back-to-back wins for the firm's service excellence.
Local film tech company tackles US
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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kiwa digital
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film production
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content creation
Kiwa Digital, a Kiwi tech gem, forges US inroads with Watkins College, bringing cutting-edge voice sync software to film students.
Education Minister praising Kiwi students
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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qualifications
Kiwi students are set to surpass educational targets ahead of schedule, with 84.4% achieving NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification last year.
Who is winning the war? Security experts hard to recruit
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
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resilience
Demand continues to rise for cyber security skills as an arms race develops between cyber criminals and those looking to secure systems and data.
Where does NZ sit on the digital transformation journey?
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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digital transformation
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mulesoft
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partners
We sat down with MuleSoft's Jonathan Stern and picked his brain about DX, its challenges to business, and NZ stacks up in the new digital world.
New peer-to-peer platform aimed at Kiwi contractors
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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peer-to-peer
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equipmentshare
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partners
New platform launched in Auckland allows construction contractors to share equipment, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
North Shore Hospital patients to get free Wi-Fi and mobile tablets
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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waitemata dhb
Ward 7 has begun rolling-out 28 bedside tablet devices provided by Vodafone, supported by back-end technology.
Mobile payments get easier with new Visa product
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Visa lauches digital swipe product enabling shoppers to complete online purchases by sliding a virtual image of their credit, debit or prepaid card.
ESET warns against wave of infected emails
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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g7
Cyber security firm ESET is warning people against a wave of infected emails after discovering an unusual high record of a malicious downloader.