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 357
Vodafone confirms dates for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus availability
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Vodafone confirms iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be available from Friday, September 25 starting at $0 on a 24-month term.
Massey University students in South Pacific coding finals
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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The three students will compete in the South Pacific regionals of the Association of Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest.
Microsoft NZ offers tech scholarships to Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Microsoft NZ has partnered with The Icehouse that will give SMBs the chance to have Icehouse Business Growth Workshops 50% funded by Microsoft.
Northland Regional Council upgrades website for cool $35,000
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The Northland Regional Council has launched a refreshed version of its website, costing $35,000, to make it easier to access information and services.
Pacific Islands to access more NZ TV and Sport, for free
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The Government has launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see several Pacific Islands have access to more NZ TV content and sports coverage.
Is SIAM the white knight for IT service management?
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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Businesses may have been unknowingly setting up their IT Service Management (ITSM) initiatives for failure, but SIAM could be the solution.
Kiwi SMEs expect economy to decline
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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New Zealand SMEs predict economic slowdown, but remain confident about their own growth, according to a survey by MYOB.
Mobile security threats and trends, according to Gartner
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The threats to mobile security have not changed, but the consequences have, warns Dionisio Zumerle, research director at Gartner.
Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The NZ Police is concerned at a rising number of people being caught while distracted by their phone, despite legislation being in place since 2009.
NZ First calls out government on rural broadband in Southland
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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While the government claims its Rural Broadband Initiative is a success in Southland, their two local MPs say it's a failure, according to NZ First.
Bitdefender to release new product line in 2016
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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The new product line uses machine learning algorithms to enable the system to fight off new and unknown threats.
Your business continuity plan may be costing you
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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An effective business continuity strategy can be challenging due to various factors that can disrupt operations, according to CenturyLink.
New Apple products to put a strain on Wi-Fi and data
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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The new wave of Apple products released today will put increasing demands on data, with smart Wi-Fi Networks key to unlocking their full potential.
iOS 9 just days away
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Apple confirms iOS 9 release date of 16 September, promising improved Siri features and powerful search capabilities.
New OS and heaps of colours for Apple Watch
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Apple has introduced the first major software update for the Apple Watch, with new features as well as a new range of Apple Watch cases and bands.
New Apple TV finally revealed
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Apple has unveiled the long-awaited revamp of Apple TV, bringing with it Siri, a touch screen remote and its very own App Store.
Surprise, Facebook is making people feel bad about themselves
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Facebook making mid-30s to mid-40s women feel the worst about their appearance, says new University of Auckland study.
Polycom advances voice, video and content with new release
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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RealPresence Group Series 5.0 will feature direct interoperability with both Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync, for enhanced collaboration.
Zomato funding reaches US$225m
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Restaurant app Zomato has raised $60m in funding led by Temasek, and plans to use the investment to expand its new business verticals.
Rapid adoption of 5G from 2025, according to new research
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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Rapid adoption of 5G will occur from 2025, according to Juniper Research, which says active connections will represent a threefold increase from 2024.