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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 391

Workplace

Dimension Data chosen in Top 5 global employers

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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IT solutions provider Dimension Data has been certified as one of the top five employers in the world by the Top Employers Institute.
Epson

Epson targets photogs with new SC-P600 photo printer

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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document management
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The new SureColor SC-P600, is a 'fast, flexible and easy-to-use' printer that produces professional, high-quality photo prints in sizes up to A3+.
Vodafone

Nokia Networks helps Vodafone New Zealand to achieve another country-first landmark

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Vodafone New Zealand has selected Nokia Networks and its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution to conduct the first VoLTE call on a cloud-based IMS network.
Reckon one phone

Will Reckon's cloud solution kill Xero?

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Reckon showcases its Reckon One cloud solution at the Reckon One Road Show in Auckland. Modular design allows businesses to customize their accounting software.
Wanaka

CallPlus to bring UFB to Wanaka businesses this April

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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CallPlus is getting ready to hook up Wanaka businesses to UFB, the final step in a long campaign to bring fibre to the area.
Office for mac

Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
Japan

Kiwi teachers to learn about Japan's cutting-edge technology

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Eight New Zealand science and digital technology teachers are set to bring newfound knowledge of Japan's technology into New Zealand classrooms.
Airnz

Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
Sales

Can the Apple Watch help you sell?

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.
Files

Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.
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Only time will tell if the Apple Watch proves a game changer

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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What apps it will have? How many models will there be, what are their price points? How long will the battery last? Is it really as ugly as sin?.
John key eh

Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.
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Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.
Bullseye

Intergen shoot for ERP hat trick at Microsoft Partner Awards

Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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Having been named NZ Microsoft ERP Partner of the Year for the last two years, IT services firm Intergen says it is this year going for the hat trick.
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Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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New Zealand businesswomen need to be more assertive if they want to arrest the 'alarming drop' in their numbers in senior management roles.
Cloudserver

Worldwide server market revenues increase

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.
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CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.
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Xero says hello to iPad

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Xero now on iPad; expanding its 'Xero Everywhere' reach, the accountancy app is redesigned for on-the-go business financials.
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VoIP playing a big role in office transformation

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Polycom says cloud-based VoIP will have a big involvement with how technologies are changing the way offices and companies operate in New Zealand.
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InternetNZ boss slams mass collection of Pacific data

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.