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 364
Media Design School to run short courses on emerging digital tech
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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martech
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social media
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media design school
The specialist workshops will feature an array of tools, tips, and transferable skills in the fields of new and emerging digital technologies.
Have they finally fixed StudyLink?
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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uc
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contact centre
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studylink
Massive improvements to StudyLink following three years of collaboration between the government organisation and the national student council.
Ruapehu begins second phase of broadband investment bid
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
The Ruapehu Council has begun the second stage of its broadband investment bid, hoping to gain part of the national broadband investment programme.
New alliance to assist IT security teams
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The partnership provides an integrated offering that automates and accelerates threat detection and incident response.
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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uc
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schools
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rural broadband initiative
The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.
Windows 10 upgrade causing UFB congestion
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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ddos
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windows
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digital island
The Windows 10 upgrade is having a severe impact of local UFB, with network traffic increasing by up to 100% in New Zealand.
Leadership shakeup at Distribution Central
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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distribution central
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distributors
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partners
Distribution Central has made a flurry of changes at senior management level in the wake of a successful year that saw revenues exceed A$313m.
New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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samsung
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technology gifts
A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.
Internet Service Providers early winners in IoT gateway
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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iot
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smart home
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analyst report
With the surge in smart home adoption, internet service providers are poised to dominate the rapidly expanding Internet of Things Home Gateway market.
WhatsApp for iOS updated
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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uc
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ios
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apple
WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
Wireless Nation to promote wellbeing for rural Kiwis
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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uc
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wireless nation
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rural broadband initiative
Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.
Personal cloud growing in importance
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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personal cloud
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analyst report
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intersec
Digital workplace managers responsible for building the digital workplace will be increasingly challenged as the personal cloud continues to evolve.
REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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reannz
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living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
Dropbox and iStock team up
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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dropbox
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istock
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stock imagery
Dropbox has entered into a partnership agreement with iStock by Getty Images to offer iStock customers workflow enhancements.
Understanding the pros and cons of VoIP
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Switching to digital telephony brings pros and cons, so businesses must consider the implications says VoIP solutions firm.
Caltex launches initiative to improve STEM in schools
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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edutech
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caltex
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stem
Caltex has launched a fundraising campaign through its Fuel Your School initiative which will see schools receive funding towards STEM activities.
BYOD data usage costing enterprises
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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byod
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good technology
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mobility
BYOD policies are straining company resources with uncontrolled data usage. Good Technology's new solutions aim to cut costs and simplify mobile rollouts.
Teachers to undergo tech overhaul at Unitec
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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unitec
Unitec says its teachers will spend the next 18 months developing the skills needed to implement a 'new and innovative' style of learning.
Xero updates its Android app
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has revamped its Xero Touch app for Android, embracing Google's material design standards to enhance user experience and support small businesses.
Kiwi students to learn on the job with Young Enterprise Scheme
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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edutech
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lions foundation
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ateed
More than 1,400 students from 52 Auckland schools are taking part in YES this year, forming more than 180 small enterprises.