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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 366

Broadband map

Government releases broadband map

Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.
Dlink

D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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surveillance
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Enhance home security with D-Link's Wi-Fi cameras, offering homeowners peace of mind while travelling, says MD Graeme Reardon.
It pro

IT professionals want more support, according to new poll

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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it professionals
Adequate IT support, resources and dealing with outdated or inefficient systems are the biggest challenges facing IT service management professionals.
Smartwatch security

100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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wearables
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.
Neighbur

Neighbourly gets down to business

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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neighbourly
NZ community platform Neighbourly.co.nz has launched its much anticipated business platform after a successful trial.
Printer

Low cost 3D printing set to transform industry

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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Low cost 3D printing to transform manufacturing industry, according to Comworth Technologies. #3Dprinting #manufacturing.
Money

University of Auckland drones compete for $50,000 prize

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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drones
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auckland university
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize involves a competition among drone design teams to come up with a prototype that meets one or more of the challenges set by film makers.
Mobility

Ricoh: organisations must adapt to suit mobile workforce

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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The workplace is changing and employers need to adapt to stay connected. @RicohAustralia gives three steps to be ready for the workplace of the future.
Cyber

Government looks for support agency following Harmful Communications passing

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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cyberbullying
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harmful digital communications act
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aras
Government begins search for agency to help victims of cyberbullying under new law, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.
Danger

Know your enemy - cyber threat intel crucial

Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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bae systems
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mapp
Organisations face a significant challenge in managing cyber security as the internet was never made to be secure, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
Apple wtach nz

Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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wearables
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apple
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noel leeming
The much-awaited Apple Watch will finally be available to purchase in New Zealand, with Noel Leeming set to sell them.
Ryan ko

University of Waikato cyber security expert to be honoured

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Dr Ryan Ko of Univ. of Waikato gains international honour for his pioneering work and leadership in cyber security education.
Gender

Auckland Council drops WiFI gender question following backlash

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland Council is removing a pop-up on its free Tomizone Wi-Fi, which asks users to select if they are male or female.
Social media

Upper Hutt social media forum 'huge success'

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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social media
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upper hutt central library
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activation
Upper Hutt City Council's free social media training for community groups, sporting organizations, and businesses is a success.
Bluesky

Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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bluesky
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mvno
Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
Hybrid it

What to consider before embarking on a hybrid IT journey

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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centurylink
Embarking on a hybrid IT venture? Deliberate current ops and seek the right balance, advises CenturyLink's David Rosengrave.
Cloud money

Cloud computing to reach $70 billion worldwide

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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analyst report
The number of new cloud-based solutions will triple in the next four to five years, according to new predictions from IDC.
Wellingot

The New Zealand PHP Conference taking place in Wellington this year

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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new zealand php conference
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devs
The New Zealand PHP Conference is your chance to share ideas, collect valuable knowledge and collaborate with your peers.
Geoop

GeoOp graduates to NZX main board from NZAX

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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geoop
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workforce technology
Workforce management app GeoOp will migrate from NZAX to NZX main board after flagging the possibility of further capital raising to fund its growth.
Mobile apps expenses

Transforming employee expenses with mobile applications

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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concur
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mobile apps
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smartphones
Mobile devices are changing the workplace, says Concur, as more employees expect to interact with their company on their smartphone.