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 350
Victoria University revamps website
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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martech
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victoria university
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fronde
Victoria University has teamed up with technology firm Fronde to meet the demands of the university's online audience.
Online tax services saving businesses money
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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government
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tax
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ird
Increasing numbers of businesses and individual taxpayers turning to online service to pay tax means big savings, according to the Government.
Machines to take half of Kiwi jobs
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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it automation
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chartered accountants
New research warns that half of all jobs in New Zealand could be automated in the next 20 years, with the rural sector at greatest risk.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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uc
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gigatown
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ufb
Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city's Gigatown win.
Labour slams Govt. rural broadband scheme
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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uc
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government
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rural broadband initiative
Labour criticizes the Govt's flawed rural broadband scheme, as regions struggle with dismal internet access, stifling growth.
EIT computing school gets top honours
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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eastern institute of technology
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citrenz
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nato
Eastern Institute of Technology's School of Computing out-performed all other institutes of technology at CITRENZ's award ceremony .
Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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schools
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netsafe
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online safety
With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.
Faster speeds for Vodafone customers as telco implements new tech
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone ramps up 4G speeds in New Zealand, introducing Carrier Aggregation tech for up to 56% faster downloads.
New guidelines for telecommunications wiring
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has issued new guidelines to enhance in-home telecom wiring, adapting to the surge in digital services and data usage.
New tool to protect retailers from online fraud
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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risk & compliance
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callaghan innovation
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estar
Australian eCommerce solutions company eStar has launched a SaaS-based tool to protect retailers from online fraud.
Neglect of Northland's internet speed disgraceful, says Winston
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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uc
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government
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chorus
New Zealand First calls out Government over Northland internet speeds; Chorus has no funds to upgrade, says Winston Peters.
New ICT grad school set to pump NZ tech industry
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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software development
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ict
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wellington ict graduate school
New Wellington ICT grad school set up to benefit region and fuel growth across New Zealand. Expected to open in 2016.
Hidden insights within Internet of Things data
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Teradata launches Teradata Listener and Aster Analytics on Hadoop to help businesses tap into the hidden insights of IoT data, transforming operations.
Kiwi startup heads to New York for Next Web Conference
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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planit
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next web conference
Auckland-based software company Planit has been selected to exhibit at the Next Web Conference in New York next month.
What does the wireless future look like?
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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auckland university
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wireless devices
As wireless technology demand soars, Prof. Kevin Sowerby of the University of Auckland examines the strained radio spectrum and future tech innovations.
Students head to Silicon Valley for innovation inspiration
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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callaghan innovation
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stem
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qualifications
Māori students fly to Silicon Valley to spark tech and innovation dreams, eyeing a future of cutting-edge careers.
NZ needs more tech investment, or else
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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grant thornton international
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r&d
New Zealand's lack of investment in Research & Development is hampering its business growth, says Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index.
Government names names for Data Future Group
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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government
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data futures partnership
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partners
The Government has revealed the Data Futures Partnership led by Dame Diana Robertson to enhance data use and ethical guidelines in New Zealand.
Voting open for favourite Rugby World Cup moments
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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facebook
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rugby world cup
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partners
Rugby World Cup fans are going to be able to vote on a new category at the World Rugby Awards, via a hash tag on Facebook.
1 in 20 NZ broadband connections through fibre
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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uc
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fibre
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statistics nz
Fibre broadband is doubling in popularity among Kiwis, now making up 1 in 20 connections, with over 100,000 fibre-optic setups nationwide.