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 435
Government releases broadband map
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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New Zealanders can now find the best broadband options in their area with the launch of a new online map tool by the Government.
Telstra achieves APAC first with Palo Alto Networks diamond status
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Telstra named highest-level partner with Palo Alto Networks, becoming the first in Asia Pacific to achieve the Diamond Partner Status.
D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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surveillance
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Enhance home security with D-Link's Wi-Fi cameras, offering homeowners peace of mind while travelling, says MD Graeme Reardon.
IT professionals want more support, according to new poll
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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Adequate IT support, resources and dealing with outdated or inefficient systems are the biggest challenges facing IT service management professionals.
100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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wearables
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.
Neighbourly gets down to business
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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neighbourly
NZ community platform Neighbourly.co.nz has launched its much anticipated business platform after a successful trial.
Low cost 3D printing set to transform industry
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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xyzprinting
Low cost 3D printing to transform manufacturing industry, according to Comworth Technologies. #3Dprinting #manufacturing.
University of Auckland drones compete for $50,000 prize
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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drones
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auckland university
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize involves a competition among drone design teams to come up with a prototype that meets one or more of the challenges set by film makers.
Ricoh: organisations must adapt to suit mobile workforce
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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personal computing devices
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The workplace is changing and employers need to adapt to stay connected. @RicohAustralia gives three steps to be ready for the workplace of the future.
Government looks for support agency following Harmful Communications passing
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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cyberbullying
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harmful digital communications act
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aras
Government begins search for agency to help victims of cyberbullying under new law, says Justice Minister Amy Adams.
Know your enemy - cyber threat intel crucial
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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mapp
Organisations face a significant challenge in managing cyber security as the internet was never made to be secure, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
The much-awaited Apple Watch will finally be available to purchase in New Zealand, with Noel Leeming set to sell them.
University of Waikato cyber security expert to be honoured
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
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Dr Ryan Ko of Univ. of Waikato gains international honour for his pioneering work and leadership in cyber security education.
Auckland Council drops WiFI gender question following backlash
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland Council is removing a pop-up on its free Tomizone Wi-Fi, which asks users to select if they are male or female.
Upper Hutt social media forum 'huge success'
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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social media
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upper hutt central library
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activation
Upper Hutt City Council's free social media training for community groups, sporting organizations, and businesses is a success.
Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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mvno
Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
What to consider before embarking on a hybrid IT journey
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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centurylink
Embarking on a hybrid IT venture? Deliberate current ops and seek the right balance, advises CenturyLink's David Rosengrave.
Cloud computing to reach $70 billion worldwide
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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analyst report
The number of new cloud-based solutions will triple in the next four to five years, according to new predictions from IDC.
Security hampering Aussie cloud contact centre market
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
Aussie cloud contact centres stymied by security fears, despite the market's growth, Frost and Sullivan reports.
The New Zealand PHP Conference taking place in Wellington this year
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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new zealand php conference
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development
The New Zealand PHP Conference is your chance to share ideas, collect valuable knowledge and collaborate with your peers.