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 472
Nexsan by Imation targets Kiwi resellers with 'disruptive' solutions
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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storage
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iot
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healthtech
Nexsan by Imation aims to shake up the Kiwi market with its unique storage solutions, courting local resellers to drive growth.
Will business travellers adopt wearables?
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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bluetooth
True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can’t imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.
Data savings app Opera Max comes to New Zealand
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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storage
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smartphones
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vpns
Opera Max starts rerouting data traffic on the mobile device to the Opera data-savings cloud, using a virtual private network.
Snapchat jumps in to the peer-to-peer payment ring
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Snapchat has partnered with Square to launch Snapcash, a feature that allows uses to quickly message money to each other.
Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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edutech
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schools
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startups
Hawke’s Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.
Christchurch theatre selects Priava cloud technology for restored venue
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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storage
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cloud services
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cloud storage
Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch embraces Priava's cloud technology for its grand reopening, ensuring top-notch management for its revamped, historic venue.
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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market
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free
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expansion
This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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westpac
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nfc
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optelio
The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.
Apple releases developer kit for Apple Watch developers
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple unveils WatchKit for developers, paving the way for bespoke Apple Watch experiences before the device's launch.
Could Facebook Groups be the next Messenger?
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Facebook launches a standalone app for Groups, aiming for more organised and efficient community interactions without forcing download.
New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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e-learning
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open polytechnic
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languages
USP's strategic leap: thanks to NZ's e-learning cert, it's set to fulfill its goal of enhanced online education across the Pacific by 2018.
New information sharing system introduced for Kiwis on the West Coast
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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district health board
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healthcare
West Coast introduces HealthOne, a new electronic system ensuring safer, faster healthcare by sharing patient records among authorised professionals.
End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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uber
Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.
Soon you'll actually be allowed to Facebook at work
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Facebook prepares to blend professional and social worlds with its new Facebook at Work platform, challenging tech giants in enterprise tools.
Find the right word with Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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edutech
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personal computing devices
Paragon Software Group launches Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus app for iPhone and iPad, boosting vocabulary skills with 17,000+ synonyms and detailed usage notes.
NEXTDC offers pay-by-the-month colocation services
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
NEXTDC launches FastStart, offering flexible monthly colocation services, catering to SMEs and firms seeking quick, reliable data centre access.
Emirates increases mobile presence with iPhone app
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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hcm
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personal computing devices
iPhone represents the majority of the mobile traffic to the Emirates websites, which is why the company has launched on iOS first.
MYOB users can manage accounts straight from their smartphones
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
The release of OnTheGo for AccountRight and Essentials clients is part of the ongoing process of MYOB’s commitment to making business life easier.
Social media tracks down thief who stole from youth charity
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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facebook
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youthline
Footage clearly captures the man grabbing the bench from the charity’s Ponsonby office and taking it to his truck, which is also clearly seen in the video.
Are flip phones making a comeback?
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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samsung
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chip
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lg
The new Samsung Master Dual flip phone will sport two displays instead of one, one inside and another on the outer part of the phone.