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 341
Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.
Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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shareholders
The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.
Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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clean technologies
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
PledgeMe dips toes into P2P pond
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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peer-to-peer lending
PledgeMe branches into P2P lending, allowing Kiwis to crowdfund significant ventures, bypassing traditional banks.
App Store rakes in more than a billion over holiday season
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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apps
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apple
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app store
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
12 days of Christmas: Day 1, scams
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.
It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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google
As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
Drone users reminded to keep off Santa's naughty list
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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drones
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safety
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retail
Drone users are being urged to 'fly responsibility' heading into the Christmas period, following a fourfold increase in drone-related incidents.
The three trends set to disrupt software in enterprise
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
While legacy market participants feel they have the digital assets they need, many lack imagination to spot where the next disruption is coming from.
Smartwatches to push wearables market
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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wearables
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analyst report
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smartphones
Worldwide smartwatch shipments are expected to reach over 200 million in 2019, driving growth in the wearables market, according to IDC.
Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
Better security for banking and payment transactions
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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layered security
ESET is upping its banking and payment protections, with a new solution that automatically detects when users are performing financial transactions.
The SDN Ecosystem: forecasts and opportunities
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
As service providers seek to reduce costs and virtualise their network, SDN and NFV investments will account for over $20 billion in revenue.
Inside Facebook's offices - what they really look like
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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facebook
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social media
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creative technologies
Take an exclusive tour behind Facebook's closed doors and discover the eclectic workspaces powering the global tech giant.
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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edutech
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tes global
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edtech
Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.
National strategies needed to maximise IoT potential
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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iot
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supply chain
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government
Govt strategies key to unlocking IoT benefits, says Data Innovation chief, calling for policies to maximise tech for economy and life quality.
Largest salon brand deploys Aerohive Wi-Fi networking solutions
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Great Clips has partnered with Aerohive to deliver secure, scalable Wi-Fi across its 3800 salons in the US and Canada.
$1.125 million for new education research projects
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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teaching and learning research initiative
Funding for six new research projects will benefit teachers and students for years to come, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Spark commits to better customer service, launches online outage map
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
As part of the campaign is Spark's new Outage Map, which gives a real-time view of any problems on Spark's mobile broadband or landline networks.
Minimising risk of new technologies crucial, says Concur
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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education, learning & training
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concur
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culture
Businesses run the risk of implementing the wrong technologies, and even the right systems can disrupt operations if not managed effectively, says Concur.