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 355
Wearables popularity creating jobs, according to new research
Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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The report suggest the wearable tech space is an emerging job market, with 81% of CIOs believing wearables will happen the workplace.
NZ employment market remains flat
Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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employment
New Zealand's job market remains flat, with jobs increasing only 0.1% in August, according to a report by SEEK.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches new Ethernet switch range to help SMBs
Tue, 22nd Sep 2015
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partners
A new series of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Gigabit Ethernet switches have been designed to help SMBs adapt to new communications and technology.
Skinny Mobile wins customer service award
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Skinny Mobile wins Technical Helpdesk Award at NZ CRM Awards, reflecting its commitment to excellent customer service.
Facebook to share more of your internet habits with advertisers
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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adtech
Facebook says it will now begin including information from pages that use Facebook's Like button and similar social features for better targeted ads.
Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Alcatel-Lucent malware report shows significant rise in mobile infections via PCs and adware in first six months of 2015.
Westpac launches ATM rewards platform
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Westpac's new ATM scheme, 'Rewarded', offers personalised local deals, aiming to boost customer loyalty and support businesses.
NetComm Wireless launches new 4G M2M router
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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NetComm Wireless unveils the NTC-140-02, a state-of-the-art 4G M2M router, primed to bolster diverse industries with superior connectivity.
Massey University scores big data sponsorship
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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Massey University's data analytics programme has attracted the attention of business analytics software firm SAS.
Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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government
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rural broadband initiative
The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.
BYOD demands putting more pressure on wireless infrastructure
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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cloud services
Surge in BYOD usage challenges corporate Wi-Fi networks to provide seamless, high-speed connectivity amidst growing device demand.
A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.
Seeking better seed capital terms for NZ startups
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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startups
Technology law firm Simmonds Stewart has published two new seed investment documents to help New Zealand startups.
The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.
Is cloud driving the age of everything as a service?
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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cloud services
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analyst report
Hybrid IT becoming the norm in Asia Pacific; helping businesses drive digital disruption and deliver better customer experience - Frost-Sullivan.
Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
Kiwi startup takes out IBM SmartCamp
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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startups
Wellington IT startup Eight Wire has been named the 2015 winner of the IBM SmartCamp in Auckland, winning US$120,000 in expert advice and technology.
Victoria University to address bullying in schools
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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schools
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victoria university
Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.
D-Link tackles weak Wi-Fi signals with AutoZone technology
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
AutoZone Wi-Fi technology automatically connects a device to the access point with the strongest signal, so users always get the best possible Wi-Fi.
Eat My Lunch smashes crowdfunding goal
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Eat My Lunch exceeds crowdfunding goal of $120,000 to combat child poverty in New Zealand. Stretch goals for cooking school now in sight.