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 452
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Upgrading out-of-date infrastructure and making better use of online media are top priorities for NZ not-for-profits in their efforts to keep up in th.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.
Australia’s smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Australia’s smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.
WhatsApp’s voice service a wake-up call for operators
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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whatsapp
The sheer size of WhatsApp's network could disrupt the market and some operators are already adopting a defensive stance.
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apps
In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
More than a million lost to online scams during March
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The national cybersafety organisation has recorded more than $1m lost to online scams during March and is seeing smartphones and tablets increasingly.
Facebook: Lots to say about the Cricket World Cup last night
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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facebook
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social networking
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cricket world cup
Facebook buzzes as 3.7m users engage in Cricket World Cup finale, with Clarke and McCullum most discussed stars.
Oracle leading as vendor revenue grows in integrated systems market
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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hp
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cisco
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ibm
IDC:The industry saw competitive dynamics shift with major vendors forming new partnerships. This is sure to set a new competitive landscape for 2015.
Fitbit answers your cycling prayers
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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fitbit
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fitbit surge
Fitbit's Surge now tracks cycling, fulfilling a top user request with GPS, heart rate, and calories data for avid bikers.
Intermedia makes it easier for partners to sell VoIP services
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Intermedia has launched its VoIP Scout network testing solution for its partners at the Channel Partners Conference in Las Vegas.
Durex releases app to help people turn their phones off
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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apps
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apple
The Durex Connect app masks users' home screens, effectively putting the handsets to sleep and removing all distractions.
Inquiry into GCSB spying claims confirmed
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gcsb
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inspector general of intelligence and security
Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence & Security will investigate allegations of GCSB interception of communications in the South Pacific.
Samsung ups its TV-streaming game with new deals
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung Smart TVs in NZ enhance streaming with exclusive Netflix and PGA Tour apps, offering unrivalled on-demand content.
Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.
ANZ FastPay to include EFTPOS transactions
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
FastPay enables SMBs to take Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card payments using their smartphones. It will now include EFTPOS payments as well.
N4L double hitter at HiTech Awards
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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n4l
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awards
Managed Network was named a finalist for Best Public Sector Technology Solution, and N4L Pond has been named as a finalist for Innovative Initiative.