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 360
Bids open for Government's UFB expansion
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
The New Zealand government has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to extend broadband coverage to at least 80% of the population.
Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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online dating
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police
Waikato Police warn users of adult internet sites of potential extortion as fraudsters prey on New Zealanders, demanding cash for explicit footage.
Council develops new animal control app
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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software development
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apps
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wairoa district council
Wairoa District Council has launched a new smartphone app aimed to help people report animal control issues directly to the council.
NZ Post launches courier app aimed at SMBs
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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apps
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smb
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new zealand post
At Pace is specifically targeted at tradespeople who often need supplies delivered at short notice, NZ Post says.
payWave finally comes to the supermarket
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Supermarket chain Countdown will now offer Visa payWave on Debit as an option for its customers, it was announced today.
Technology training company comes to Sydney
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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education, learning & training
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pluralsight
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acquisition
Pluralsight opens new headquarters in Sydney to support aggressive global expansion as demand for technology professionals grows.
Interactive Intelligence named leading multichannel cloud contact centre vendor
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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uc
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ovum
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contact centre
Interactive Intelligence has managed to gain market share and sees more than half of its new customers choosing to deploy its solutions in the cloud.
IBM becoming Internet of Things powerhouse
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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iot
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software development
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ibm
IBM solidifies position as a leading player in IoT adoption with $3bn investment and 2,000 new hires, says analyst firm.
Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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edutech
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coding
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programming
Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
Why you should choose Educators over Interface
Sun, 30th Aug 2015
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edutech
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martech
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google
Educators is a dedicated news website that brings the most up-to-date technology-focused news to ICT teachers, deputy principals & principals in NZ.
Kiwi SMBs: You're invited to the Google Partners Digital Bites seminar
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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google
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smb
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zeald
Kiwi website firm Zeald is reaching out to small and medium business owners wanting to learn how to utilise Google Adwords to promote their business.
What to consider before stepping onto the managed hybrid IT path
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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hybrid cloud
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centurylink
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managed it
Businesses are outsourcing elements of their tech infrastructure, according to CenturyLink, making managed hybrid IT the architecture of choice.
New tool to ease shift to cloud-delivered communications via Microsoft Office 365
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
IR unveils a tool to streamline the migration to cloud-based comms with Office 365, aiming for seamless implementation and management.
APAC, wise up before you miss out on cloud advantages
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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paas
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iaas
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cloud services
APAC businesses recognise the benefits of agility, however technologies such as Platform-as-a-service are not being fully utilised.
Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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wearables
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apple
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fitbit
Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.
Blue Coat Systems to use artificial intel to combat malware
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm Cylance has teamed up with Blue Coat Systems in an effort to combat malware and advanced threats.
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Surge
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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fitbit
For athletes and fitness fans, all the features the Surge offers will provide a complete overview of one's fitness activities.
Online voting a step closer, as council puts hand up for trial
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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government
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elections
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porirua city council
The Porirua Council last night voted to be involved in a pilot for electronic voting for next year's local government elections.
Kiwi-based marketing firm looking for partners to help SMBs online
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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smb
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online marketing
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amplifier
Cloud-based marketing firm Amplifier is reaching out to marketing agency partners to help SMBs maximise the benefits the online environment.
Massey University staff to dissect sports management in the digital age
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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social media
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massey university
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digital age
Lecturer Ashleigh Thompson and associate professor Andy Martin will present research at the European Association of Sport Management conference.