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 469
Lower-end customers to be affected as Spark ups prices following ComCom decision
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark to increase price of selected homephone and broadband plans following Commerce Commission draft decision on charges.
Unisys to modernise New Zealand’s MBIE system
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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uc
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iaas
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unisys
Unisys set to digitalise NZ's MBIE tenancy bond system, promising easier transactions for landlords and tenants alike.
Theta acquires Auckland BI firm
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Theta completes acquisition of Auckland-based business intelligence firm Indigo, expanding its BI team and partnerships.
Stulz to develop NZ reseller channel with launch of data centre optimisation service
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Stulz will be developing its reseller channel in New Zealand during 2015 and providing the data centre optimisation service through these new partners.
Kiwi students and teachers join in global Hour of Code event
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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high tech youth network
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partners
Kiwi students and teachers gear up for the global Hour of Code event, aiming to boost coding skills in a fun, interactive manner.
NZ to benefit from Office 365 and CRM delivered from Australian datacentres
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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crm
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public cloud
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martech
NZ firms to gain from faster Office 365 and CRM access, hosted in Australian datacentres, enhancing performance and data security.
Tech leaders elected to Kiwi IT body
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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collaboration
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iitp
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institute of it professionals
Ian Taylor takes the helm as president of NZ's IITP, with Mike Dennehy as deputy, vowing to drive IT sector collaboration and diversity.
HP remains on top LFP market
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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hp
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printing
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ricoh
HP is the wide format market leader, and in the third quarter has gained share in both shipments and revenues on a worldwide basis.
IRD's Netguide Award shows government committed to make tax simple
Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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government
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netguide web awards
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tax
New Zealand’s tax system is up there with the best, but it will need to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the 21st century and an increasingly glo.
Brocade refocusing on NZ channel partners
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Brocade boosts NZ presence with partner programme revamp, aiming to transition channel partners from traditional sales to policy experts.
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
IT not just about maths and programming
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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datacom
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careers expos
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institute of it professionals
Addressing NZ's IT skills shortage, the Institute of IT Professionals joins Careers Expos to debunk myths and spotlight diverse career paths.
Spotify reveals most streamed music of 2014
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Spotify's Year in Music reveals Ed Sheeran as the most streamed artist of 2014, with over 860 million listens worldwide.
Kiwi managers must integrate IT into their management plans
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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amba
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mba
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victoria business school
Kiwi managers urged to blend IT seamlessly into strategy plans, meeting today's business needs for a competitive edge, says AMBA CEO.
Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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fitbit
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fitness tracker
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accessories
This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.
Spark wins big, pulls trifecta at NetGuide Web Awards
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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uc
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netguide web awards
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techday
Spark reigns at NetGuide Web Awards, winning Best ISP, Mobile Network and Online Fundraising with Givealittle.
National government hindering progress in television captioning, says Green Party
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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digital entertainment
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tv
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green party
Green Party calls for mandatory captioning of television in New Zealand, saying government isn't doing enough for disabled people.
Wellington needs to be better at attracting tech students
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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absolute it
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bso
Wellington City Council and Absolute IT discuss attracting and retaining IT talent in Wellington and building the tech sector.
Brocade returns to New Zealand with local appointment
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Andy Miller appointed as Brocade's New Zealand Manager, tasked with spearheading growth in software and IP networking in the region.
University of Otago providing anytime, anywhere access to virtual resources with Citrix
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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daas
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personal computing devices
University of Otago revolutionises learning with Citrix's virtual resources, enabling flexible education for over 21,000 students.