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 380
Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds
Tue, 12th May 2015
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Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.
Kordia launches new streaming platform, scores Parliament contract
Mon, 11th May 2015
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digital entertainment
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kordia
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video
The new streaming platform provides an end-to-end solution to remove all the complexity of delivering video feeds to the internet.
Skype extends free calls following Nepal earthquake
Mon, 11th May 2015
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Skype offers free calls from Nepal to help locals communicate following earthquake. Discounted rates for calls into Nepal.
Can a hip workplace get you the right people?
Mon, 11th May 2015
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google
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facebook
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hays
Do you really need bean bags, a rooftop bar, nap pods or chill zones to engage your organisation's 'big kids' into better, more productive work?.
Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch
Mon, 11th May 2015
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wearables
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google
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apple
Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.
Is Chinese social media hindering NZ companies?
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wechat
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social media
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weibo
NZ firms face cultural hurdles on Chinese social media, says Auckland expert. Understanding local platforms like Weibo vital for success.
KeepItSafe targets trans-Tasman reseller base
Fri, 8th May 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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keepit
With 250 partners in New Zealand alone, he company has no plans on slowing down, with an expansion into the Australian market its next step.
Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch
Fri, 8th May 2015
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wearables
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apple
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serko
Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.
New research scheme launched for SMB research
Fri, 8th May 2015
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institute of technologies
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polytechnics
Stronger links between small and medium enterprises and several of New Zealand's Institutes of Technologies and Polytechnics are in the works.
Apple leads the way in declining PC market
Fri, 8th May 2015
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The global PC market, including tablets, experienced an annual decline of 7% in the first quarter of 2015, reaching 115.7 million units worldwide.
'Pay or your network gets it' threat to Kiwi organisations
Thu, 7th May 2015
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ddos
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new zealand internet task force
An unknown international group has begun threatening several NZ organisations with DDoS attacks, according to the New Zealand Internet Task Force.
Disaster recovery: version 2.0 of online back up?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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byod
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mobility
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keepit
Data is becoming more and more vital for businesses, and it is becoming even more difficult to protect that data.
What your CFO needs to know about big data
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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planning
CFOs must hone big data tactics for insightful finance, says Concur's Goss, highlighting strategy, analysis, and data care as key.
New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders
Wed, 6th May 2015
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emergency services
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southland civil defence
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emergency management
Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.
Lightbox ups the ante in streaming wars, boosts device offering
Wed, 6th May 2015
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lightbox
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tablets
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smart
Apple and Android smartphones and additional Android tablets join Lightbox line-up, Chromecast and more Smart TVs to follow.
WooHoo tax refunds gets the tick on data security
Wed, 6th May 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The achievement marks WhooHoo's commitment to best practice relating to the collection, storage and use of personal data.
How to prevent data breaches
Wed, 6th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses are failing to protect themselves adequately from increasingly-sophisticated techniques used by cyber criminals, says Palo Alto Networks.
Blurred lines putting enterprise security at risk
Wed, 6th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
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payment technologies
Dell says with BYOD, social media and a 'booming' hackers market, privacy in the workplace is more important than ever before.
Microsoft joins cybersecurity party
Wed, 6th May 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics helps businesses identify breaches and threats using behavioural analysis.
DDoS attacks being used as a smoke screen
Wed, 6th May 2015
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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sentrix
Cybercriminals use DDoS attacks as diversions, hints Sentrix VP, urging firms to unify defences for impending threats.