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 389
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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surveillance
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microsoft
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
New strategic alliance for Mindfull and WhereScape
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The potential for better business performance has encouraged Mindfull and WhereScape to form a new strategic alliance for the New Zealand market.
Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.
Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.
Riverbed appoints Terrie Anderson as regional sales director ANZ
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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cisco
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riverbed
Ian Raper, regional vice president, says the position was a new role, which reflected Riverbed's ongoing success throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Samsung: what the IoT means for enterprise
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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healthtech
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samsung business
Samsung unveils Samsung Business, a brand that unifies its end-to-end business solutions, including IoT offerings. #CeBIT2015.
Samsung offers education solutions for schools
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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healthtech
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education, learning & training
Samsung Electronic has announced it is creating an innovative IoT ecosystem at this week's CeBIT conference. #Samsung #IoT #CeBIT2015.
Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.
CIOs must act now to ensure smart machines behave ethically
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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smart machines
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ethics
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analyst report
CIOs are urged by Gartner to foster ethical AI, building public trust in smart technology through responsible programming.
Cyber security & risk management - what your enterprise needs to consider
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre: Cyber Security & Risk Management – Issues for consideration at Board Level.
Will users still bypass restrictions to get full access to Netflix shows?
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Netflix Australia and New Zealand will have an estimated 1600 titles whereas the entire Netflix catalogue totals over 15,200 titles worldwide.
Kiwi Yahoo users' passwords safe...for now
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
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yahoo xtra
While the new option may make it easier for users to login, it potentially makes it much easier for hackers to break into Yahoo accounts.
Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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edutech
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auckland university
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ministry of education
More than 1600 teachers from over 800 schools are taking part in CensusAtSchool March 16-May 29. The data will then be released for classroom analysis.
Cyber bullying bill to be debated at Parliament today
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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government
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cyberbullying
The bill is to mitigate harm caused by digital communications and to provide victims of harmful digital communications with a means of redress.
Palmerston North City Council offers online payment service
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Palmerston North City Council launches new online payment service, allowing residents to pay parking fines and invoices online. More services to follow.
Social media really can get you fired
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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social media
New Zealand X Factor judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon were sacked after social media backlash over their harsh comments towards a contestant.
Cisco remains top dog in enterprise videoconferencing equipment
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Enterprise videoconferencing equipment showed positive results in 4Q14 with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 15.8%.
Spark doing 'everything it can' to restore comms following cyclone
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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spark
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partners
Spark is doing 'everything possible' to help restore vital communications services to Vanuatu following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam.
Consumer NZ campaign targets telco unfair contract terms
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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consumer nz
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telcos
The ban will apply to unfair terms in standard-form consumer contracts used by electricity retailers, telcos, finance providers, pay-TV operators.
Northland Inc welcomes announcements on ultra-fast broadband rollout
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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government
These announcements combined with the proposed Hawaiki cable landing in Whangarei provide Northland with a fantastic opportunity to create employment.