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 362
Text Neck: Is your smartphone wrecking your spine?
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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healthtech
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technology gifts
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smartphones
New research shows people hunching over their smartphones is wreaking havoc on their posture, causing significant stress in the cervical spine.
Lack of cloud knowledge holding Kiwi SMBs back
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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cloud services
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smb
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the alternative board
A third of NZ's small firms miss out on the cloud's perks, risking their profits, as a new study highlights a critical digital skills gap.
New partnership to help businesses with social media engagement
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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social media
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meltwater
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sprout social
Sprout Social has teamed up with Meltwater with the aim of helping businesses engage more intelligently with their audiences.
IT-as-a-service - what are the benefits?
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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empired
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itaas
Empired highlights IT-as-a-service's potential for aligning IT with business goals, cost reduction, boosted agility, and enhanced security.
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.
Australia 'clear leader' in digital marketing performance
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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martech
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marketing
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adobe
Not only are marketers in Australia leading the digital marketing charge, but they are also beginning to pull away from other regions.
Business integrity at risk with cloud-hosted VoIP
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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uc
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edge computing
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voip
Claranet warns of the perils of cloud-hosted VoIP without proper network integration, risking business reputations.
Deadline issued for council digital enablement plans
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
Local authorities will have a month to outline how they will take advantage of new investment from the government's broadband extension.
OpenText delivers government's cloud-first mandate
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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opentext
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datacom
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ministry for the environment
Enterprise information management firm OpenText has been chosen by the Ministry for the Environment to aid their knowledge management transition.
Skype gets more personal on Android
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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google
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voip
Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.
Software-centric IT environments are challenging IT organisations
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Changing business pressures, growing security threats and an increasingly software-centric approach to IT is changing the role of network engineers.
Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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google
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university of waikato
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languages
Waikato University computer science student lands fully-paid internship at Google's Sydney office to enhance coding capabilities.
Google launches its own Wi-Fi router
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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google
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cloud services
Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.
Fujitsu brings hybrid cloud solution to NZ via Azure
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
Fujitsu teams up with Microsoft Azure to launch new Hybrid Cloud Services in New Zealand, allowing customers to choose public and private cloud options.
Malware and malicious apps increasing in NZ
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Malware detections and the number of malicious app downloads by mobile device users in New Zealand increased in the second quarter of 2015.
Serko expands corporate travelling options with Expedia partnership
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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serko
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expedia
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bt
Serko enters partnership with Expedia to offer customers the ability to search and book Expedia and Wotif content through Serko Online.
Asia Pacific to lead the world in mobile payments
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are poised for explosive growth in Asia Pacific, driven by a high number of initiatives and diverse mCommerce maturity levels.
Manage noise disruptions with audio communication tools
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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plantronics
Together with Microsoft, Plantronics provides organisations communication tools that enable employees to work effectively, no matter the environment.
Xero targets Aussie customers with OzForex Group partnership
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
The partnership is in line with the OzForex's Accelerate Strategy to focus on wholesale opportunities that leverage the company's payments engine.
Trade Me gets into the online insurance biz
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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trade me
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insurance
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tower insurance
Trade Me partners with TOWER to shake up NZ insurance, launching a user-focused, all-digital platform for home, car, and contents cover.