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 444
Samsung Galaxy launches at Noel Leeming this weekend
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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noel leeming
The S6 phones will be available in-store only during the launch. The retailer says it will have both models available on a 2degrees post-paid plan.
Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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uc
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it training
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healthtech
Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
Cyberbullying in schools: the law
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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edutech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Education Law in NZ says schools are to provide a safe physical and emotional environment including addressing behaviours such as cyberbullying.
Has Novopay finally got its ducks in a row?
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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hcm
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novopay
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payroll systems
The government is congratulating school administrators and Novopay staff for better improvement in the education sector’s payroll.
National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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edutech
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national library of new zealand
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extend
National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.
First 'Netflix Recommended' TVs revealed
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Netflix reveals the first batch of TVs with the Netflix Recommended TV designation. Each will bear a Netflix Recommended TV logo in retail stores.
New weapon in anti-malware armoury launched
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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unitec
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extend
Unitec's Red Alert will provide another layer of defence against cyber criminals, potentially saving money and protecting client data.
Mobile VoIP vs. Static VoIP
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
The static VoIP market is responsible for more than 96% of global VoIP revenues and these are expected to grow steadily in the next five years.
The big guns: $895b spent on tech
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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it spending
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analyst report
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innovation
The world's largest companies spent $895b on technology in 2014, with 9 out of 10 increasing IT spending from the previous year, says IDC.
Watchguard’s playbook for security professionals
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has released a new eBook to help IT professionals secure their networks and get their budgets from the C-suite.
Xero Payroll now available to Kiwi businesses
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Kiwi accounting software firm Xero has released its all-in-one cloud accounting and payroll solution to its New Zealand customers.
Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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iot
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ibm
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partners
IBM is investing $3bn in a new IoT unit and building a cloud-based open platform to help clients build IoT solutions.
Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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telco
Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.
Kiwi streaming companies VS the world
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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orcon
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slingshot
In response to what they believe is a breach of copyright, Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ intend to take action against ISPs promoting Global Mode.
Lightbox, SKY, TVNZ legal action won't stop piracy
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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tvnz
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sky
New Zealand internet companies face legal action over international geo-blocked TV and movie services, says InternetNZ.
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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modernisation
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from ‘Legacy First’ to ‘Digital First’ by inserting a ‘Why not cloud?’ step into all planning.
Hybrid, public, private cloud... does your CIO know the difference?
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Lack of understanding about the cloud and its benefits among IT decision makers, finds Avanade study. Hybrid cloud adoption expected to increase.
Convert social data into social intelligence
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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social media
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teradata
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analyst report
Kiwi businesses are being urged to learn how use data insights gained from social media marketing to their advantage.
PC leaders enjoy growth despite decline in PC monitor market
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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samsung
Despite an overall decline in the worldwide PC monitor market for 4Q14, PC giants Dell, Samsung and Lenovo enjoyed some positive growth.