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 379
Who are WatchGuard's top ANZ resellers?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
After a year of fast growth and momentum across ANZ, Watchguard is recognising top revenue achievements by channel partners and resellers.
Taupo gets head start as Chorus completes UFB network
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
Taupo blazes a trail in digital connectivity, being the North Island's first to complete Chorus' high-speed UFB fibre network.
VoIP trends to keep an eye on
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
VoIP revolutionising communication for SMEs with secure, cost-effective tech, says MyBusinessVoice amid the copper to IP shift.
CIOs must consider activity-based working
Thu, 14th May 2015
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samsung
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telsyte
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managing director
One third of organisations are currently supporting activity-based working, with a further third looking to implement it soon, says survey.
Kiwi nutrition app comes to Android
Thu, 14th May 2015
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apps
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foodeye
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technology gifts
New Zealand's Foodeye app, a nutrition navigator, now on Android to help users make informed food choices at supermarkets.
Impact Systems secures ANZ distie deal for NCS Tech
Thu, 14th May 2015
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healthtech
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impact technologies
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ncs technologies
Aussie PC manufacturer Impact Systems Technology has secured the distribution deal for NCS Technologies' Cirrus LT zero client laptop.
New tool to help Kiwi SMBs prepare for disruption
Thu, 14th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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disruption
New Zealand SMEs ill-prepared for disasters & the loss of key staff, but a new tool could change that. http://bit.ly/1RJVoAp.
New regional VP a 'real coup' for Aruba Network
Thu, 14th May 2015
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hpe aruba networking
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tennis
Based in Melbourne, Wood will responsible for driving the company's sales and growing Aruba's business across the APAC region.
Managed cloud backup solutions vital to profitability
Thu, 14th May 2015
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partner programmes
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resellers
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managed services
Escalating demand for cloud backup has led CloudBerry Lab to survey over 400 IT resellers and MSPs to determine the impact of cloud backup solutions.
NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools
Thu, 14th May 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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nzqa
NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.
Why businesses should combine NPS with analytics
Wed, 13th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Businesses that rely on the Net Promoter Score on its own may be missing opportunities to improve customer service and increase customer retention.
Facebook adds after-death feature
Wed, 13th May 2015
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facebook
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social media
Facebook introduces 'legacy' contact feature, allowing users to choose someone to manage their account after death.
Rapid mobilisation of business apps taking place
Wed, 13th May 2015
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good technology
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mobility
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retail
Organisations are mobilising applications and content at a rapid and accelerating pace, according to Good Technology's Mobility Index Report.
NZ IT sector looking good for recruitment
Wed, 13th May 2015
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edutech
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uc
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recruitment
New Zealand IT sector. which has historically struggled to recruit top talent, is in good shape to recruit new employees.
Xero welcome cloud-based Israeli firm into its marketplace
Wed, 13th May 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
The joint solution integrates Xero's core accounting software with Pepperi's cloud-based sales suite to increase sales and productivity.
Microsoft details new browser's security
Wed, 13th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft edge
Microsoft has announced that its new browser, Microsoft Edge, will offer improved security features to protect users from cyber attacks.
IBM to take Ministry of Health on cloud journey
Wed, 13th May 2015
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iaas
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ibm
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ministry of health
The IBM cloud service is to meet the Ministry's all-of-government requirements to operate an onshore Infrastructure as a Service model.
Cyberattack domino effect could cause widespread disruption
Tue, 12th May 2015
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healthtech
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redseal
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cyber attacks
A new report reveals top execs fear not only serious disruption of their own operations, but the impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure.
New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research
Tue, 12th May 2015
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edutech
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uc
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collaboration
The board of the country's national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.
UFB expo to teach kids programming
Tue, 12th May 2015
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edutech
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uc
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coding
Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.