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 363
Prisoners to get access to educational websites
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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qualifications
Selected prisoners in New Zealand will have access to educational websites via Secure Online Learning at Rimutaka Prison.
No sex, just Wi-Fi please
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
New research has found wireless internet access is ranked second on the things people can't live without, behind food and ahead of smartphones and sex.
Eat My Lunch looking for $200,000 with crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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eat my lunch
Eat My Lunch launches crowdfunding campaign to combat child poverty in New Zealand, aiming to raise over $200,000.
VoIP and gaming go hand-in-hand
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
New research has found gamers have a more positive game experience when using voice communication and would prefer using a standardised service.
Another Kiwi selling site set to take on Trade Me
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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trade me
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feedback
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kiwi
New Kiwi-owned site, onoffer.co.nz, aims to challenge Trade Me with its buy, sell, and exchange platform. No auctions, just making offers.
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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uc
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n4l
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rural broadband initiative
Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.
Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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government
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chartered accountants
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stem
New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.
Kiwi business owners hampered by overtime
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
Many small business owners in New Zealand are working longer hours, hindering their ability to grow, according to a new survey from accounting firm MYOB.
Vodafone completes 4G upgrade, offers customers money-back guarantee
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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uc
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4g technology
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data streaming
Vodafone says it is 'so confident' in its mobile network, it will provide a money-back guarantee to new customers.
Social media platforms causing VoIP revival
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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uc
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facebook
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voip
In the age of hyper connectivity, VoIP is enjoying a very mainstream renaissance across business and consumer usage.
2degrees says Kiwis paying too much for mobile, yet won't make the switch
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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uc
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chorus
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vodafone
Kiwis overpaying for mobile plans; 2degrees reveals millions in potential savings, yet customer loyalty prevails.
Google's restructure to Alphabet - what it means
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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google
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ovum
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alphabet
Google morphs into Alphabet, sharpens focus on key markets with Sundar Pichai helming core internet and Android businesses.
Don't lose your data when upgrading to Windows 10
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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dr
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windows
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cloud services
Upgrade to Windows 10 safely; Acronis advises a backup strategy to prevent data loss amid the swift adoption of Microsoft's latest OS.
Business leaders need to understand the implications of disruptive technlogy
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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dimension data
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bpi network
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modernisation
The majority of business decision makers are dedicating more time and attention to understanding the strategic implications of disruptive technologies.
Big demand for Government's R&D grants
Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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fleet management
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software development
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callaghan innovation
Up to $1.5 million will be made available to enable 126 businesses to employ students for work experience in New Zealand's hi-tech sector.
Schools need to be ready for the tsunami of 'digital change'
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Pakuranga College in Auckland will be exploring the key issues facing schools when implementing eLearning/BYOD programmes with an ELearning summit.
Verizon rolls out Wireless Connected VoIP
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Verizon introduces Wireless Connected VoIP, a new feature that eliminates long-distance charges for enterprise VoIP customers.
University of Auckland selects new learning management platform
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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saas
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edutech
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auckland university
The Univ. of Auckland has modernised its digital learning by adopting Instructure's Canvas platform, enhancing the experience for 40k students.
Data centres number one target of cyber criminals
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Because data centres store an organisation's most valuable and most visible assets, they are vulnerable to attack.