About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 382
New ANZ channel head for Unit4
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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customer service
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new zealand post
Chris Tithof spearheads Unit4's push in ANZ, targeting 'people-centric' sectors as they aim for a bold 100% growth.
Cloud over on-premise when it comes to data safety, says new research
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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dc
A new survey shows the majority of IT professionals believe data is safer in the cloud than on premises, when facing malfunctions and disasters.
Kiwi company launches crowdfunding campaign to help post-cyclone Fiji
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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sunergise
Kiwi solar power company, Sunergise, launches a PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign to raise NZD $15,000 for portable solar kits to help cyclone-hit Fijian homes.
Public schools missing out in wake of Charter schools $60,000 bonus
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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technology in the classroom
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nzei te riu roa
Getting more digital devices, teacher aides and supporting costs of outdoor activities could have been paid for with the charter school bonuses.
Digital Transformation-as-a-Service? Avaya sets sites on APAC
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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avaya
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partners
Avaya plans to transition to a software and service company, offering cloud-based solutions for digital transformation.
DIY IT disaster recovery: the pitfalls
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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dr
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hyperscale
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cloud services
Acronis warns of the hidden risks in DIY disaster recovery for businesses, urging a re-think on self-managed solutions.
Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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healthtech
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asx
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australian government department of health
Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.
More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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labour party
Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.
South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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emergency services
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south westland dhb
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job moves
South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.
How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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dei
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qualtrics
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theboardlist
Study sheds light on tech CEOs' struggle to diversify boardrooms, despite recognising its value for company performance.
New Zealand sitting pretty on global broadband stage
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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oecd
New Zealand ranks highly in global broadband connectivity, with 4th place for mobile broadband and 14th for fixed broadband, according to the OECD.
What do all these IT predictions really mean?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
IT decision makers need to look at what predictions really mean after the hype has faded, according to UXC Consulting.
In pictures: Mobile World Congress 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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3d printing
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mobile world congress
Everything from virtual reality, new handsets and ingenious app ideas, to 3D printing, privacy protection and backend solutions were on display.
Porn Trojan rampant on Google Play store
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Porn clicker-type malicious apps disguised as legitimate apps are widespread on the Google Play store, researchers say.
Can your iPhone be hacked using just Play-Doh? Yep.
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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biometrics
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personal computing devices
Touch ID may not be as secure as you thought, with a mobile security company getting around the security with an unlikely partner in crime: Play-Doh.
NZ Govt: Cyber security belongs in the boardroom, not the IT department
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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nz government
Cybersecurity must be a boardroom priority, not just an IT issue, urges NZ Government, amid rising cybercrime and a stark PwC survey revealing vulnerabilities.
TEDx Auckland revamped for 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Auckland's TEDx event will feature 30 speakers and a multi-day experience for the first time, exploring the theme 'flipside'.
New Zealand IT workers staying put, survey finds
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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absolute it
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new zealand ict sector
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bso
The outflow of IT talent from New Zealand is slowing, with only 9% of professionals planning to work abroad in 2016.
What do Facebook's new Reactions mean for business pages?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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facebook pages
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facebook for business
Facebook Reactions launch has implications for businesses and publishers as they can now see how users respond to their content.
Auckland's ICT grad school opens
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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auckland university
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auckland ict graduate school
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information technology
Auckland University's new ICT Graduate School opens, promising to equip students with in-demand tech skills and industry connections.