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 462
Cabinet finalises funding arrangement for payroll as Novopay complaints decrease
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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edutech
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hcm
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government
Minister Joyce announces funding arrangements for Novopay, bringing total settlement to between $29m and $32m.
Facebook to issue AMBER Alerts to help find missing kids
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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facebook
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social media
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partners
Facebook partners with US agency to distribute AMBER Alerts on users' News Feeds, aiming to rapidly locate missing children.
Auckland man fined 12k for abusive spam emails
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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email
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spam
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dia
The man was found to have sent 2,230 commercial electronic messages following an online argument. The emails were mainly abusive in nature.
Australian video streaming solutions distributor looking for NZ resellers
Wed, 14th Jan 2015
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saas
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digital entertainment
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government
Australian wearable video streaming solutions distributor m-View plans to enter the New Zealand market, targeting government and emergency services.
Greens call for opposition involvement in hiring of new GCSB director
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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green party
Greens demand cross-party say in new GCSB chief's hiring to ensure political neutrality, amid criticisms of the current system.
Facebook still ruling the social media kingdom
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Facebook remains the most popular social media platform, while other contenders have enjoyed an increase in usership.
Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Massey University has announced it is launching New Zealand’s first business-focused analytics degree next month to address the skills shortage in ana.
Storing and managing data hindering Kiwi businesses’ ability to innovate
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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storage
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nimble storage
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it managers
Kiwi and Aussie businesses struggle to innovate due to data storage complexities, says Nimble Storage survey, calling for automated solutions.
Zuora appoints first ever ANZ marketing manager, eyes up NZ's hot market
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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saas
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relationship business management
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zuora
Zuora has hired Carla Glavonjic as its first marketing manager for Australia and New Zealand, to increase brand awareness and generate sales leads.
Say goodbye to Urbanspoon
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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zomato
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yelp
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urbanspoon
Zomato acquires Urbanspoon, marking a major US entry and global expansion, doubling its traffic to 80 million visits per month.
Skinny Mobile takes on 2Degrees with rollover data
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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uc
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skinny mobile
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mobile data
Skinny Mobile challenges 2Degrees with innovative Rollover Data from 20 Jan, promising more value and savings for New Zealanders.
Local Kiwi councils turn to Panasonic Toughpads
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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windows
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panasonic
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toughpad
NZ councils embrace Panasonic's rugged tech for outdoor work, finding Toughpads ideal for demanding environments and enhancing efficiency.
Trade Me acquires stake in peer-to-peer lender Harmoney
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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trade me
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peer-to-peer lending
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harmoney
Trade Me has acquired a 15% stake in lending platform Harmoney, New Zealand’s first peer-to-peer lending company, for $7.7m.
Kiwi teacher's blog named in Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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edutech
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social media
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twitter
New Zealand teacher Richard Wells's educational blog has been celebrated in CMRubinWorld’s prestigious Global Top 12 Teacher Blogs list.
2015 Linux Conference kicks off in Auckland
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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open source
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personal computing devices
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apple
Many open source geeks from across the globe are gathering in Auckland to meet their fellow technologists to share the latest ideas and innovations.
Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack
Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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ddos
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anonymous
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hackers
In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
Sony vs North Korea - everything you need to know
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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sony
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cyber attacks
The Sony cyber attack, involving Seth Rogen, North Korea, and President Obama, was one of the biggest scandals of last year.
Move over Tinder, the beards have arrived
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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tinder
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online dating
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bristlr
Beard lovers rejoice as Bristlr, the UK's latest dating app, connects those fond of facial fuzz with proud beard owners.
New app makes exploring Eastland easier
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Exploring Eastland just got easier with a new app for iPhones and iPads, featuring offline access to the region's best spots.
Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.