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 344
More SmartGates at Auckland Airport
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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auckland airport
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smartgate
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modernisation
Nine new SmartGates have been installed at Auckland Airport, with 29 more to come over the next 12-18 months. #travel #technology.
Technologies to change how we connect with the digital world
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
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open standards
AVG Technologies predicts that artificial intelligence and encryption will be major factors in online security in 2016.
Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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edutech
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n4l
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managed network
To participate successfully in the future, young people today need to be learning a range of 21st Century digital skills.
Four arrested in email phishing scam
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.
Principals obligated to protect student data
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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data protection
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dr
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wireless networks
Schools in New Zealand are being urged to switch from installed servers to cloud solutions to protect student data from hackers.
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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wearables
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cyber attacks
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check point software
Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
How much time can automation save your auditing processes?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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concur
Concur reveals automation could vastly speed up expense audits, curbing manual errors and company overspending.
Is it time to review your legacy applications?
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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crm
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martech
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erp
Legacy systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) are still heavily relied upon within organisations.
Winners of the MEF 2015 Excellence Awards
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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verizon
The GEN15 event brought together nearly 125 expert speakers to fuel discussions on the future of agile, assured and orchestrated services.
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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uc
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n4l
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spark
Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.
Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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iot
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451 research
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automotive
While the IoT has reached an all-time high of hype and hyperbole, more and more organisations plan to deploy IoT technologies in the coming year.
Refocusing IT resources on innovation crucial
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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colocation
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centurylink
Organisations should consider a hybrid IT approach in order to free up resources so they can spend more time on innovation.
New website to help parents of deaf children
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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new zealand federation for deaf children
NZ Federation for Deaf Children unveils a new site, a 'one-stop shop' for parents seeking deaf children's resources and support.
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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officemax
Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
CodeBlue rolls out nationwide CIO Services
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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cloud services
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codeblue
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virtual
New Zealand IT firm CodeBlue has launched an evolution of its CIO Services to help customers align their IT strategy with their business goals.
Police to record victim statements on iPhones
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
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technology gifts
The initiative builds on input from frontline officers who, through a series of workshops, provided ideas for improving policing into the future.
No confidence in detecting sophisticated cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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cybersecurity
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ey
88% of firms fear their cyber defenses fall short, EY global survey reveals urgent need for better cyber security.
SMBs to pay more for Xero
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero says the company has reached a point where its prices no longer reflect the strength of the platform and how much the company has transformed.
Overseas vs local cloud vendors, according to ICONZ
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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storage
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migration
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microsoft
Remote cloud options are now closer than ever, but New Zealand's ICONZ advises firms to weigh 10 key factors when choosing between local and overseas vendors.
Digital strategies market $97 billion goldmine
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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analyst report
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research director
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digital services
Agility, technology and data are impacting demand for digital strategic services, which is set to become $97 billion worldwide opportunity by 2019.