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 324
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
Set us up for the future: Education Act to be updated
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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edutech
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demica
Kiwis want their children to receive a well-rounded education that sets them up correctly for the modern world.
Warehouse Group profits up 22%
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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noel leeming
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The Warehouse Group is reporting boosted revenues following strong sales performance, with Noel Leeming and The Warehouse proving stand outs.
There's a secret Emoji keyboard hidden in your iPhone
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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iPhone users can unlock a hidden treasure trove of over 100 new emoticons by enabling the Japanese Kana keyboard. Here's how to access them.
APeJ 3D printing spending to reach $4 billion in 2019
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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analyst report
3D printing is set to hit new heights, with IDC forecasting spend in Asia Pacific excluding Japan to grow to more than $4 billion in 2019.
New local channel boss for Lenovo
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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lenovo
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hp
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Lenovo appoints Margrith Appleby as new director of channel sales for Australia and New Zealand, focusing on strengthening partner offering.
WINZ IT system has serious issues, says Labour
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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government
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labour party
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Labour Party calls for urgent fix to the WINZ IT system, saying it is preventing access to support for superannuitants and beneficiaries.
There's no men in feminism… oh wait
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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dei
Are Kiwi males oblivious to gender inequality in the workplace? Progress towards equality can be hindered, more often than not by men, survey finds.
DDoS attacks on the rise, Android more vulnerable than iOS
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Businesses are continuing to face distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and the size of these attacks targeting businesses are getting bigger.
IT market update: what's ahead?
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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retail
With digital transformation shifting into overdrive, the next 5 years will create a great divide among those who thrive and those who merely survive.
Cloud technologies: issues remain, says CenturyLink
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
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centurylink
Public cloud environments are becoming more trusted, but businesses still have concerns about running mission-critical apps, says CenturyLink.
Game of Bros? No, says Warner Brothers
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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maori television
Warner Bros sends a legal warning to Maori TV for their 'Game of Bros' show campaign, deeming it too close to their own trademarks.
Office 365 migration: avoiding the pitfalls
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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As Kiwi firms rapidly adopt Office 365, ICONZ's GM Jack Talbot cautions about potential migration pitfalls and stresses a bespoke approach for each business.
Asia Pacific a hotspot for robotics, says IDC
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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analyst report
Asia Pacific's robotics spending surges, set to hit USD $93 billion in 2019, driven by manufacturing innovations and widespread adoption in diverse sectors.
Govt enters 37.8 million health IT partnership
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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orion health
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partners
Government invests $14m in research partnership to promote precision-driven healthcare in New Zealand. #healthcare #research.
Lenovo, Juniper eye channel with datacenter partnership
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Lenovo teams up with Juniper, aiming to redefine datacenter solutions with a focus on simplicity, flexibility, and performance.
Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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malware
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.
Analytics services big opportunity for vendors
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
More than 70% of analytics software purchasers surveyed are using analytics services, says Technology Business Research.
New corporate hires for Xero
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Accounting software firm Xero has added new hires to its management ranks, in the form of a chief accounting officer and chief people officer.
Clinton smashes glass ceilings with Spotify playlist
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
The democratic presidential hopeful's playlist is a mixed bag, with tracks from Beyonce, Florence + The Machine, M.I.A and Madonna.