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 351
Don't let poor design cost you; Zeald is here to help
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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martech
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smb
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zeald
Many NZ businesses have outdated and ineffective websites, says online marketing company Zeald. Offers free audit service to improve performance.
Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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sony
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sony xperia
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technology gifts
Sony's cutting-edge Xperia Z5 hits NZ shelves next week, offering a top-tier camera and two-day battery life, says Sony Mobile's Featherstone.
Kiwis go nuts over streaming - data usage higher than ever
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The increase in data usage coincides with a large increase in the proportion of broadband connections that have no data cap.
Is YouTube allowed in the classroom?
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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youtube
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netsafe
What are the rules around this content shared on YouTube? Are schools and teachers allowed to freely show videos loaded on YouTube in the classroom?.
Digital citizens need more vigilance about online safety
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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online security
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nfp
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nca
Digital citizens, from consumers and SMBs to multinationals, are being encouraged to increase their awareness about safe internet use.
Truly wireless headphones making their case on Kickstarter
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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digital entertainment
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kickstarter
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wireless headphones
Alpha Audiotronics in the U.S. have launched a Kickstarter campaign with the goal of launching truly wireless ear buds – Skybuds.
Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories
Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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clean technologies
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apple
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apple imac
Apple goes wireless, reinventing the iMac with Magic accessories and stunning Retina displays for a sleeker, more powerful desktop experience.
FireEye extends threat intelligence for enterprise
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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threat intelligence
The release enables enterprises to adapt endpoint protection utilising new visibility into their endpoint and insight from cloud and real-time feeds.
Free professional learning with Connected Educator initiative
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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netsafe
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core education
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online learning
NetSafe joins the Connected Educator initiative to promote online safety resources for teachers. Open until 16 October.
New social media tool to 'revolutionise' event engagement
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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social media
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staging connections
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event
Staging Connections rebrands its social media engagement tool, naming it Event Feed, to reflect its enhanced functionality.
New project from NetSafe to help educators teach online privacy
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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data privacy
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netsafe
OWLS is a resource to support teachers as they teach the concepts of privacy online to primary and intermediate school students.
Council ups it game on its Government UFB bid
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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south taranaki council
South Taranaki District Council is seeking feedback on an initiative to establish a Digital Development Fund of up to $1 million.
Innovation cells top priority for APAC business
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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hybrid cloud
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centurylink
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analyst report
APAC businesses prioritise innovation cells for agility amid CEO concerns over financial pressures and evolving business models.
Where is Auckland's free Wi-Fi?
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland offers free Wi-Fi in several locations since its 2011 Rugby World Cup expansion. Users can enjoy 1GB daily across 60+ zones.
Show me the money: NZ First calls out Government on education spending
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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edutech
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government
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novopay
The Government claims it's spending more money than ever on education, but where has that money gone as parents struggle to afford schooling?.
Improper use of big data analytics risky, says Gartner
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Gartner warns of increased risk of failure in big data projects, stressing the need for best practices to secure business value.
Kiwi surveying firm using drone technology
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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drones
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aeronavics
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mapp
K-N Surveyors revolutionizes project data collection using innovative Aeronavics drone technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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facebook
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facebook for business
The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.
Mobile application demands affecting IT departments
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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cloud services
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451 research
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devs
New research suggests enterprises are increasingly expecting IT departments to carry the bulk of the workload developing bespoke mobile applications.
NZQA to provide exam resources online
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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nzqa
A specific page containing study tips, timetables and examination rules will be available on the NZQA website late October.