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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.

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Cloud hybrid

Trend Micro helps enterprise with hybrid IT infrastructures

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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data protection
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cloud services
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trend micro
Enterprises are adopting a hybrid approach to IT infrastructure to leverage the benefits of combining cloud and existing infrastructure.
Data

How your school can manage student and teacher data

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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edutech
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schools
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ministry of education
Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.
Wifi smb

Ruckus Wireless launches new Wi-Fi system for SMBs

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Ruckus Wireless unveils new Wi-Fi architecture designed to slash costs and improve performance for small businesses.
Police shoulder

Second NZ university threatened

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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victoria university
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police
Victoria University is being evacuated following the discovery of a note threatening the detonation of a bomb in the Murphy Building.
Immature

Enterprises 'immature' around end-user mobile computing

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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dimension data
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mobility
Large organisations are failing to act strategically when it comes to planning end-user computing initiatives, according to a report by Dimension Data.
Apple

Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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cybersecurity
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apple
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bitdefender
Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.
5g

Huawei recognised for its 5G contributions

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Huawei triumphs at LTE Asia Awards, winning two categories for its contribution to 5G development and innovation in heterogeneous networks.
Deloitte

Hamilton's Ultrafast Fibre takes out Deloitte Fast 50 award

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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uc
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deloitte
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ufb
The Hamilton-based fibre company took out the Deloitte Fast 50 Regional Award for Fastest Growing Technology Business in the Central North Island.
Oecd

Schools not taking advantage of technology in the classroom

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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edutech
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the organisation for economic co-operation and development
There is a digital divide in the classroom and schools are not taking advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom according to the OECD.
Warning

Anonymous online threat made to University of Otago

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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online message boards
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police
The NZ Police are urging students and staff to take extra care on Wednesday following a threat via an anonymous online message board.
Satelite

Wi-Fi from space, courtesy of Facebook

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Facebook plans to bring internet access to remote regions via aircraft, satellites and a partnership with Eutelsat.
Social media1

How effective is social media for Kiwi SMBs?

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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social media
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smb
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omg solutions
New survey in NZ to determine effectiveness of social media for businesses. First of its kind, includes data from four independent companies.
Public

Domain Name Commission launches .nz WHOIS review

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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martech
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software development
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domain names
The commission is seeking comment on a number of matters, including why .nz data should or should not be collected and made public.
Copy

InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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copyright
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trans-pacific partnership
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internetnz
Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.
Wireless

In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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wireless nation
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tablets
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analyst report
An estimated 50 million vehicles will offer built-in wireless charging by 2020, up from only 4 million vehicles offering the technology this year.
Queestown

IT education experts descend on Queenstown

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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citrenz
More than 100 of the top NZ IT education experts are at this week's Computing and Information Technology Research and Education NZ conference.
Stem

More than 200 schools put hand up for Caltex Fuel Your School initiative

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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schools
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caltex
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stem
Over 200 New Zealand schools have applied for grants from the $100,000 raised by Caltex customers in the Fuel Your School initiative.
Samung

Finalists named in Samsung Springboard competition

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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samsung
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icehouse
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samsung springboard
Eight finalists have been named in the Samsung Springboard competition, drawn from more than 80 applications, Samsung and The Icehouse announced.
Mdical breach

Ministry of Health data breach 'inexcusable'

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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ministry of health
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data leak
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verne
Labour is slamming a recent privacy breach that has seen the unauthorised release of confidential birth and death details of over 24,000 people.
Should

Should you outsource your IT to a Managed Service Provider?

Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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lanrex
Businesses need to pay more attention to their IT systems if they want to stay competitive, says Jodie Korber from Lanrex.