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 352
SDN and SD-WAN on the rise
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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hyperscale
Software-Defined Networking adoption in the data centre is gaining interest, with SD Wide-Area Networking emerging as the next wave of innovation.
New 'match up' platform for bosses and temps
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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recruitment
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temp market
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candidates
An online platform is set to connect job seekers and employers looking for temporary or contract staff, cutting out recruiters and high fees.
Spark NZ trials virtual annual meeting in ANZ first
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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uc
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link market services
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virtual meeting
Spark New Zealand, a leading digital services company, is trialling a virtual meeting for its 40,000 shareholders.
Is email still relevant as a marketing tool?
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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email
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smb
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analyst report
In the face of competition, channel proliferation and spam, it is critical SMBs look at how they can improve their email marketing campaigns.
New GoPro camera boasts Wi-Fi functionality
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
GoPro's HERO+ WiFi hits shelves at $199.99, offering 1080p60 video, 8MP photos, and the newfound ease of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Submissions wanted for DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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uc
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callaghan innovation
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dick smith
A new competition is calling on New Zealand's top emerging entrepreneurs to submit their ideas for the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge.
Zendesk launches predictive analytics feature for enterprise
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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crm
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martech
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zendesk
Zendesk launches Satisfaction Prediction, its first machine learning and predictive analytics feature for customer service.
Government wants increase in innovation
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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government
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r&d
NZ to boost economy with innovation drive, as Gov outlines digital strategy for business growth and diversification.
Apple scores exclusive Harry Potter book deal
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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apple
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ebooks
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technology gifts
Big news for Harry Potter fans this morning as Apple announces new enhanced editions of all 7 books will be available exclusively on Apple's iBooks.
Quality over security for Kiwi online shoppers
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Quality is top concern for Asia Pacific consumers shopping online, says Visa survey. Payment security is less of a concern.
Mixed results for NZQA online maths exam
Fri, 9th Oct 2015
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nzqa
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digital assessment
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qualifications
Over 11,000 New Zealand students have completed a digital maths assessment, with mixed results, according to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Digital businesses affecting information security, says Gartner
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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tablets
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analyst report
Gartner warns of new cybersecurity frontiers as digital businesses evolve, with a push towards protecting the IoT's burgeoning 'edge'.
Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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apps
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skyscanner
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travel technologies
Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.
Drive-by downloads proving popular amongst hackers
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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f-secure
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drive-by dowloads
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hacking
Hackers are favouring drive-by downloads to bypass email attachment aversion, exploiting links to access personal data, F-Secure warns.
Explosion of SaaS applications in enterprise causing security concerns
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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saas
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The increase in SaaS adoption has the potential to introduce new security risks or allow unauthorised access to sensitive data.
Advantage teams up with Dell and Veeam
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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dr
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iaas
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cloud services
New Zealand businesses urged to follow 3-2-1 rule to ensure data center availability during disasters. #backup #datacenter.
Wintec using tech to support students and staff
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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absolute it
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wintec
Wintec harnesses innovative tech to enhance learning and workplace flexibility for students and staff in Hamilton's evolving IT landscape.
Xirrus solves security concerns on public Wi-Fi
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Xirrus is tackling security fears associated with public Wi-Fi by introducing EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi for safeguarding users.
The state of information security: Kiwi businesses not confident
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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partners
NZ organisations trust their suppliers and believe that they will simply do the right thing despite the absence of security obligations in contracts.
Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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healthtech
Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.