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 445
Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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noel leeming
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harvey norman
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smiths city
Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.
Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.
3CX announces partnership with New Zealand-based VoIP provider
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
3CX customers can use Kiwi company Ufone as their chosen VoIP provider following successful interoperability testing.
Aspect Software launches cloud-based CXP platform, looks for ANZ resellers
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
Aspect Software partners with Premier Technologies to launch Aspect Customer Experience Platform (CXP) with Omni-Channel capabilities in the Cloud.
Afternoon Procrastination Time: Play Pac-Man in Google Maps
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google has today put smiles on users’ faces once again by enabling classic Atari game and fan favourite Pac-Man on Google Maps.
How Facebook helped the ban on cosmetics testing
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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government
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facebook
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social media
Facebook played a crucial role in New Zealand's ban on cosmetics animal testing, SAFE reveals, highlighting the power of social media in advocacy.
Exclusive: What the Turnstone acquisition means for Plan B
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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turnstone
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m&a
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analyst report
Plan B acquires Turnstone for business continuity services, will expand offering to customers. No layoffs, potential for more acquisitions.
Plan B broadens services with Turnstone buyout
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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turnstone
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m&a
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analyst report
Plan B has reached an agreement with voice, video and data network provider Turnstone to acquire the business and assets of the company.
Retailers: say no to Semble
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Wellington hair salon rejects new Semble contactless payment system, urges retailers to hold out for EFTPOS 2.0.
New Zealand's first mobile wallet is officially here
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
From today, close to 1million smartphone users around the country will be able to download Semble to make secure payments using only their smartphone.
Revera signals push to multi-cloud offering with Azure-enabled services platform
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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revera
Revera launches Apollo, bridging the gap with a hybrid, Azure-based cloud platform, supporting local data sovereignty needs.
rhipe Cloud Channel Summit 2015 heading to Auckland
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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rhipe
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distributors
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partners
rhipe is bringing the world of cloud computing to one place at this year’s Cloud Channel Summit – and you’re invited.
Kaseya enjoys rapid adoption of cloud offering, sees growth in channel business
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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it automation
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iam
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kaseya
Kaseya's global channel business grew nearly 40%, adding new channel partners in key regions and enhancing its global channel and alliance programme.
Trend Micro gives the low down on World Back Up Day
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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trend micro
World Backup Day promotes the importance of data backup and protection, with 30% of people never backing up their data.
Good news for Kiwi businesses: Microsoft brings Office 365 and CRM to Aussie data centres
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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crm
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Australasia’s most complete cloud: Office 365 and Dynamics CRM Online now available for New Zealand businesses through Australian data centres.
Forget your VPN password
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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malware
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vpns
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cybersecurity
ESET Secure Authentication integrates with all major VPNs to provide two-factor authentication ensuring strong security for sensitive company assets.
Kiwi ride sharing app seeks $200k crowdfunding
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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chariot
Chariot app users can set up rides with each other. These can be recurring, one-off short trips in the city, or long-haul intercity trips.
Technology more important than ever for Kiwi not-for-profits
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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connecting up
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techsoup new zealand
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nfp
Upgrading out-of-date infrastructure and making better use of online media are top priorities for NZ not-for-profits in their efforts to keep up in th.
Sage appoints new country manager for NZ, looks at partners
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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sage
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partners
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partnerships
Justin Robbins steps up as Sage's new NZ country manager, aiming to bolster partnerships and enhance customer experiences.
Freeview shakes it up with FreeviewPlus
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mediaworks
FreeviewPlus will marry broadcast television with on-demand content allowing viewers to watch catch-up and premiere shows on their TV.