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 470
Smartphone growth declining as consumer models get cheaper
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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ios
Smartphone market growth slows as cheaper models thrive, with IDC forecasting a shift towards value amid plunging prices and maturing markets.
Kiwi developed wildlife tracker to help endangered kea
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Boost New Media innovates with a free app to aid the visibility and protection of New Zealand's endangered kea and other species.
Commerce Commission releases draft Chorus FPP prices
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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chorus
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commerce commission
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copper network
Chorus may face an $80m annual EBITDA reduction as the Commerce Commission proposes new copper line and broadband service prices.
Whanganui 'already a Gigatown', but congrats, Dunedin
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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gigatown
Whanganui says it could have triumphed in the Gigatown competition if it had been eligible, as it already offers gigabit speeds.
University uses robots to get Kiwi pupils thinking about IT
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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robots
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lincoln university
Lincoln University encourages students to consider careers in IT with ‘Include IT Day’ event, highlighting the potential of the industry.
Faster internet and cost savings with Auckland Peering Exchange
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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hyperscale
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wireless networks
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cloud services
CloudFlare teams up with Auckland Peering Exchange, promising faster internet and reduced costs for New Zealanders.
NZ police ramp up phone, video and mobile resources
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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cisco
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police
NZ Police enhance communication with a nationwide tech overhaul, boosting efficiency with video calls and mobile tech for frontline service.
Ricoh invests in sustainable workplace to drive efficiencies
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Ricoh opens sustainable Auckland headquarters with 5 Star Green rating, aiming to provide a healthy work environment for staff.
InterCity buses offer free onboard Wi-Fi with Spark
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
From this summer travellers and tourists will benefit from seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi across New Zealand’s largest passenger transport network.
Skinny Mobile switches on 4G and finally releases app
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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apps
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4g technology
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skinny
4G connections are now available in 30 locations across New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua and Queenstown.
Leveraging Nimble's partner ecosystem to reduce project risk
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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storage
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virtualisation
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daas
Customers leverage Nimble’s converged infrastructure solution, SmartStack, built on Cisco UCS and pre-validated through ecosystem partners including C.
Breaking...Graeme Muller appointed NZTech CEO
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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nztech
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productivity
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analyst report
Graeme Muller appointed as new CEO of New Zealand Technology Industry Association, aims to advance industry and stimulate economic growth.
Former Green Party leader invests in Kiwi clean-tech
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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cleantech
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crowdfunding
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green party
Former Green Party leader invests in New Zealand clean-tech company CarbonScape to help combat greenhouse gas emissions.
Aggressive expansion plans for Kiwi iPad software
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
While there is a special push to sell the product in New Zealand and Australia, the internet allows cost-effective selling into the United State and Europe.
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.
Surgical robots technologist Dr Catherine Mohr named 2014 Flying Kiwi
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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robots
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hi-tech awards
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flying kiwi
Dr Catherine Mohr, a leader in surgical robotics, honoured as 2014's Flying Kiwi for her global impact in technology and medicine.
Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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social networking
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tinder
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online dating
It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more ‘relevant signals’.
Orcon reveals Gigatown launch plans ahead of tonight's Gigatown announcement
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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chorus
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gigatown
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orcon
Ahead of tonight's announcement, Orcon unveils its Gigatown plans, promising top-notch services and a free Roku 3 for ultra-fast internet users.
Sydney CRM vendor launches Australia-New Zealand partner program
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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crm
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martech
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tall emu
Tall Emu has launched a two-tier partner program to recruit resellers and affiliates across Australia and New Zealand to provide its customer sales an.
New Zealand retains rankings in key ITU ICT development index
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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uc
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ict
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international telecommunication union
The report pointed to market competition and best-practice ICT regulation as the key drivers of affordable ICT services.