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 381
InternetNZ announces new funding for internet research
Tue, 5th May 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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iot
InternetNZ has announced the recipients of its latest Community Grants funding round, with projects focused on internet research.
Privacy Awareness Week: Tips from Facebook
Tue, 5th May 2015
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data privacy
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facebook
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privacy awareness week
To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.
Cognizant digital investments 'clearly paying off'
Tue, 5th May 2015
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cognizant
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ceo
Cognizant Technology Solutions has today announced its first quarter revenue is up 20.2% to US$2.91b, from $2.42b in the first quarter of 2014.
TomTom aims to shake up camera market
Tue, 5th May 2015
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photography
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creative technologies
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tomtom
The TomTom Bandit comes with a built-in media server, eliminating the need to download footage before being able to edit it.
New crowdfunding campaign to support study habits
Tue, 5th May 2015
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
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awards
Study Smarter encompasses memory skills, learning strategies, how to set up an effective study environment, exam strategies, and motivation.
New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Tue, 5th May 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers 'lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.
New rugged tablet now on Kiwi shelves
Mon, 4th May 2015
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samsung
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samsung galaxy tab
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partners
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab Active, which is more suited to Kiwi enterprise and which is capable of working in tough outdoor environments.
Careers NZ acquires new motivational website to help young Kiwis
Mon, 4th May 2015
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oompher
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careers new zealand
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partners
Careers NZ boosts support for youth by acquiring OOMPHER, featuring interviews with high-flying Kiwis for inspiration.
Hyperconverged systems revenues to pass $800m in 2015
Mon, 4th May 2015
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converged infrastructure
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hci
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analyst report
IDC says market awareness reached new heights due to a flurry of product announcements, new market entrants, and venture capital funding.
Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network
Mon, 4th May 2015
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edutech
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government
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schools
The government is investing more than $200m in this project, so that all state, state-integrated and partnership schools can have uncapped internet.
Annual growth in online spending nudges back into double digits
Fri, 1st May 2015
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bnz
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retail
A new report from Bank of New Zealand says total online retail spending in March increased by 11% compared to March 2014.
Age of Adaline.. more like ages of boredom
Fri, 1st May 2015
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film review
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reviews
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technology gifts
Even thinking about the story of Age of Adaline makes my eyelids heavy, my brain switch off and my will to live disappear.
New features and global strategy for Xero
Fri, 1st May 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero previewed a raft of new features designed to make life easier for small businesses at the Xerocon accounting technology conference.
.kiwi domain name celebrates successful first year
Fri, 1st May 2015
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martech
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software development
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domain names
New Zealand businesses have embraced new domain offerings, with over 12,000 .kiwi domain names sold in the past year.
Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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edutech
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.
Polycom offers new services to help IT departments
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Polycom has announced a raft of new services designed to help IT departments drive adoption and protect their unified communications investments.
Disruptive tech a double-edged sword
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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cx
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martech
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productivity
Organisations are turning to disruptive technologies to gain a competitive edge, says business IT solutions provider UXC.
Price hikes for PCs?
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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pc hardware
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner expects prices of PCs to rise by up to 10% in 2015, and through 2016, 3% of PC consumers will buy down the price curve.
Are smartphones a vital education tool?
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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edutech
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technology gifts
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cameras
Smartphones in classrooms? New study by University of Canterbury reveals their growing role in enhancing engineering education.
New eCommerce platform a 'game changer' for Kiwi retailers
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
APAC eCommerce payments provider eWAY has launched its service in NZ, allowing Kiwi retailers to set up online payments 'without needing to talk to their bank'.