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 346
Educators can create their own textbooks, thanks to Kindle
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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edutech
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kindle
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retail
The Textbook Creator helps teachers covert PDFs of textbooks and other education resources into Kindle books and interactive content.
D-Link ups home security game with industry-first Wi-Fi siren
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
D-Link ANZ launches industry first Wi-Fi siren for enhanced home security and alerts during the holiday season.
Communication key for business
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Advancements in technology is changing the business landscape, and organisations need to take advantage to ensure they don't get left behind.
Toshiba launches single-chip 15W wireless power receiver
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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toshiba
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wireless nation
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smartphones
Toshiba unveils industry's first wireless power receiver with 15W capacity, capable of charging devices faster than wired chargers.
Cisco announces $700 million acquisition
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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uc
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cisco
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acano
The acquisition will accelerate Cisco's collaboration strategy to deliver video everywhere, across every endpoint, every screen, to every user.
Windows 10 to be rolled out across Australian university
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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university of newcastle
Windows 10 will be rolled out to about 10,000 devices across the University of Newcastle campus by the end of 2016.
Business techniques used to combat cyberbullying
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cyberbullying
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computer forensics nz
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smartphones
Computer Forensics NZ has developed a new technique to combat cyberbullying by collecting offensive texts or messages, even when they have been deleted.
Xero launches on Apple Watch
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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wearables
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.
Zendesk adds customer service add-in to Outlook
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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crm
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martech
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microsoft
Zendesk pioneers with first customer service add-in for Microsoft Outlook, streamlining ticket creation for users.
Cloud, analytics and mobility to shake up processes
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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concur
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banking
Businesses to enhance accounts payable in 2016 with cloud tech, analytics, and mobile solutions, says Concur's MD Matthew Goss.
Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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symantec
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online security
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banking
Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.
New speedy internet option unveiled
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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inventionshare
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5by5wireless
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travel
5by5 Wireless promises swift internet for remote holiday spots, buoying travellers with expansive 25-mile hotspots.
'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cyber criminal
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infoblox
Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.
Durex calling for... a condom emoji?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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durex
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emoji
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unicode
Durex has launched an international campaign calling for the creation of an official safe sex emoji ahead of world AIDS Day on December 1st.
Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
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horizon research
The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.
Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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supply chain
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recruitment
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it careers
New Zealand professionals expect pay rises and bonuses in 2016, with IT professionals being the most likely to change jobs.
Real-time look at digital strategy vital, says Ovum
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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martech
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marketing
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ovum
Ovum highlights the integration of digital strategy in core business functions, where real-time adaptation is crucial for success.
Ericsson and Inmarsat sign new connectivity deal
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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supply chain
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ericsson
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inmarsat
Together, Inmarsat and Ericsson will drive industry standards for satellite connectivity and application integration.
'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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iot
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disruption
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analyst report
Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
RBI taking off in the regions, according to Govt
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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broadband
More than 270,000 rural addresses can now connect to the Rural Broadband Initiative, with 255,000 addresses able to connect to fixed wireless RBI.