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 337
Kiwi tech pros have it made, industry looking bright
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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it industry
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absolute it
IT professionals starting out their careers can look forward to sharp increases in the first six years of their careers.
UNICEF launches Innovation Fund
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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3d printing
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unicef
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startups
UNICEF has announced the launch of an Innovation Fund that will enable Kiwi tech start-ups to help improve the lives of vulnerable children.
Govt completes its school broadband plan
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
All schools in New Zealand can now connect to Government-funded broadband network. Huge step toward world-class education.
Huge revenues as Apple reports $18.4 billion profit, the largest in its history
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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apple
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technology gifts
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smartphones
Apple reports record quarterly results with $18.4bn profit on $75.9bn revenue in Q1 2016, beating last year's figures.
Innovation required to survive changing workforce
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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mobility
UK firms urged to innovate for future-ready workplaces, prioritising employee engagement to combat economic strains and bolster competition.
Do you take selfies at funerals?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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facebook
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social media
A recent study reveals a third of mourners have snapped selfies at funerals, spotlighting social media's grip on modern mourning rituals.
Holiday quarter bolsters smartphone sales, Huawei making waves
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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apple
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samsung
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huawei
The worldwide smartphone market finished 2015 on a high, with a strong holiday quarter boosting volumes to record levels.
Can wearable tech predict patient decline?
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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university of otago
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mental health
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smartphones
Otago students' research uncovers potential for wearables to flag patient health risks, bridging sports tech with medical care.
Christchurch on the road to becoming a Smart City
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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smart technologies
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christchurch city council
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partners
Christchurch City Council invests $330,000 in new sensing technologies to make the city smarter and more sustainable. #SmartCity #Technology.
Advanced analytics to shake things up majorly
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Analytics revolution looms as Gartner predicts a major shift in large organisations, with advanced algorithms driving competition.
NZ's most remote schools now have fast internet access
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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broadband
New Zealand's Rural Broadband Initiative has connected the last remote school to faster broadband, according to Communications Minister Amy Adams.
ANZ Bank POS and ATMs to accept UnionPay cards
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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eftpos
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tap and go
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unionpay
ANZ becomes first bank in New Zealand to accept UnionPay's QuickPass payment solution across its EFTPOS network.
Private cloud a $44 billion opportunity
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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iaas
Enterprise shift to hybrid IT boosts private cloud market, forecast to hit $44bn by 2020, amid rising security-focused adoption.
English: Govt. infrastructure programme creating jobs for Kiwis
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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uc
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government
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rural broadband initiative
New Zealand's government infrastructure programme is boosting employment, with projects like the UFB initiative and roading creating thousands of Kiwi jobs.
Spending needed on education infrastructure, says ACT Party
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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edutech
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government
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spending
ACT Party calls on Govt to prioritize education infrastructure alongside funding for City Rail Link. Schools already bursting at seams, says Epsom MP.
Kiwi-owned AML360 getting noticed in global AML market
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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risk & compliance
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aml360
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technavio
New Zealand-owned vendor AML360 has been named a leader in the global anti-money laundering software marketplace alongside IBM and Oracle.
Innovative Kiwi post-production software making global headway
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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kiwa digital
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voiceq
New Kiwa Digital software is revolutionizing the TV and film post-production industry, halving the time spent in the studio.
Is Christchurch NZ's latest IT hotspot?
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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software development
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seek
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recruitment
Christchurch's tech scene booms, with SEEK revealing a surge in IT jobs as the city's rebuild diversifies job opportunities.
DX spending to surpass $2.1 billion
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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analyst report
IDC forecasts worldwide spending on DX technologies to reach $2.1bn in 2019, with enterprises as the biggest investors.
New Zealand DHB implements Australian software
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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software development
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dhb
The Taranaki DHB is the first of the five Midland DHBs to deploy the Datix safety learning system, built by Aussie company PowerHealth Solutions.