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 378
The case for Apple in the classroom
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Apple believes technology can transform classrooms, offering solutions like iPad and Mac to engage students. #EdTech #ClassroomTransformation.
Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware
Wed, 20th May 2015
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microsoft
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Gartner is urging buyers to be cautious as many service providers are shifting their strategies after failing to gain enough market traction.
Are blind spots leaving your organisation exposed? Trend Micro says yes
Wed, 20th May 2015
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Simple blind spots are leaving individuals and organisations exposed to prominent threats, according to Trend Micro.
Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.
Kiwi online ticketing platform sings Azure praises
Wed, 20th May 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
NZ-based ticketing platform iTICKET is readying itself for a new phase of growth after migrateing to Microsoft's Azure datacentres in Australia.
State of the internet: DDoS attack activity soaring
Wed, 20th May 2015
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ddos
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akamai
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threat landscape
Akamai's latest data reveals a doubling of DDoS attacks in Q1 2015, with the focus shifting to less massive but longer attacks.
Dimension Data helps Deloitte get into the cloud
Wed, 20th May 2015
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deloitte
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dimension data
Deloitte teams up with Dimension Data, enhancing cloud services to drive global business transformation and enable tailored enterprise solutions.
BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader
Wed, 20th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
BNZ's upgraded PayClip now supports EFTPOS, Visa, and MasterCard, enhancing payment options for small and medium-sized businesses on the go.
Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Tue, 19th May 2015
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apple
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samsung
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patents
US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.
New brand and new plans for Auckland-based applications provider
Tue, 19th May 2015
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Auckland-based business software provider Javelin has rebranded as JAVLN and launched a new release of user interfaces for clients.
Vodafone selects CyberArk for privileged accounts
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The telco has selected CyberArk to ensure that its privileged accounts are highly secure while enabling full management of privileged credentials.
The security perimeter in organisations is dissolving
Mon, 18th May 2015
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dimension data
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global threat intelligence report
IT and security management can no longer count on well-defined network security perimeters to protect their organisations.
Trailer for new Steve Jobs film finally here
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The curtain rises on the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs in the new biopic's electrifying trailer, starring Michael Fassbender.
Pitch Perfect 2: worse than boiled vegetables
Mon, 18th May 2015
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film review
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reviews
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technology gifts
Pitch Perfect 2 strikes a sour note, leaving even its most optimistic critics bereft of humour with a 1/5 rating.
Fortinet: Old school security won't do
Mon, 18th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Nearly a third of IT pros may be exposing their firms to cyber threats, urging a new security approach, says Fortinet's latest survey.
Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system
Mon, 18th May 2015
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supply chain
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healthtech
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epharmacy
Waikato Hospital Pharmacy has joined the Midland Regional ePharmacy solution following five years of planning, the Waikato DHB announced.
Wynyard Group sees significant revenue growth
Mon, 18th May 2015
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wynyard group
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contracts
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financial crime
Wynyard currently expects revenue in the range of $40 to $45 million for FY15. Wynyard reported revenue of $26 million in FY14.
New Windows 10 editions include Education platform
Mon, 18th May 2015
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft announces suite of new products for Windows 10, including specialised Education platform. Upgrade available for qualifying devices.
Little change as storage market declines
Mon, 18th May 2015
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storage
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analyst report
Worldwide personal and entry-level storage shipments decline, due to competition from public cloud and media consumption preferences.
NZ ICT sector performance 'pleasing'
Fri, 15th May 2015
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ict sector report
New Zealand's ICT sector shows strong growth, contributing 1.7% to GDP and accounting for 25% of business R&D expenditure.