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 390
Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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mobile wallet
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analyst report
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retail
More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.
American Super Bowl but no NZ sport? What's the deal, TVNZ?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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tvnz
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nz first
NZ First tackles TVNZ for live Super Bowl coverage whilst national sports remain sidelined for free-to-air viewers.
Aussie organisations: start planning for the NBN now
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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uxc eclipse
As the national broadband network ramps up its business-grade service provision, it’s important businesses start factoring it into their telco plans.
Vodafone joins Neighbourly partner network
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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neighbourly
Community website Neighbourly has welcomed Vodafone into its fold as the telco becomes the organisation’s seventh corporate partner.
Cloud sprawl: the multi vendor dilemma
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Adoption of hybrid cloud is increasing as enterprise investments drive growth in the market, says Technology Business Research.
Dell claims most secure PCs with new BOIS verification
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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malware
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Dell has released a new security suite to combat malware threats in the enterprise, integrating Cylance technology using AI and machine learning.
Driving value from IT investments
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Teradata warns firms that misaligned IT investments can drain resources without a clear strategy to harness their business value.
Spam goes mobile
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Spam shifts to smartphones as email junk declines, with cybercrooks crafting mobile malware, Kaspersky warns of rising threat.
Is there any hope for the smart glasses market?
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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google
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google glass
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smart glasses
While an appealing consumer smart glasses product has yet to be launched, the benefits are now being realised with vendors focusing on enterprise.
Fitbit's latest: the Alta
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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wearables
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Fitbit has released its latest fitness tracker, the Fitbit Alta, featuring a slim design and interchangeable bands.
Does marriage equality increase online bullying?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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dei
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twitter
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marriage equality
An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
NZ businesses set to spend $90 million on BI and analytics
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
NZ businesses set to make NZ$92.3m from BI and analytics in 2016 as market value increases 8.1%, says Gartner.
BYOD in schools: the backpack a potential treasure trove for thieves
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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personal computing devices
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technology in the classroom
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ami
A recent Facebook poll from IAG and AMI Insurance reveals high value technology are increasingly being carried around by students.
What is the solution to the Australia's IT skills gap?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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centurylink
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qualifications
Australia's IT skills crisis may find relief in outsourcing, as firms navigate a growing talent shortfall, reveals CenturyLink.
Kiwi CIOs and Govt to strategise at tech summit
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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nztech
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cio
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innovation
NZTech is bringing together the leaders and CIOs across government to collaborate and share innovative ways they have partnered with the tech sector.
Slowing smartphone market affecting all players
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Global smartphone market slowdown affects Apple, with slowest Q4 market growth since 2008, according to Juniper Research.
Elaborate widow scam sees Kiwi suffer 'significant' financial loss
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The victim received a letter that appeared to be from the Minister of Internal Affairs and the DIA threatening extradition if payment wasn't received.
Is the TPPA a threat to our public education system?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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tppa
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nzei te riu roa
New Zealand's public education system is under threat from the TPPA, says National secretary of NZ Educational Institute.
Veritas looks ahead following Symantec split
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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symantec
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veritas
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partners
The split from security vendor Symantec is officially complete as Veritas Technologies this week begins life as a newly independent company.
So how good are Google's offices actually?
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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google
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innovation
Step inside the quirky world of Google's offices, uncovering comforts and innovation at the tech titan's hubs.