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 473
BlackBerry and Samsung strategic partnership to boost enterprise security
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
BlackBerry and Samsung ally to elevate Android’s enterprise security, melding Samsung Knox with BlackBerry's BES12 for a robust solution.
OneNet expands intern programme to include Massey University
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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onenet
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massey university
The team has been working closely with OneNet’s in-house engineers on a new software product for managing the inventory and configuration of their datacentres.
Slingshot's website better than the rest
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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slingshot
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interactive media awards
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volution
The IMA says the Slingshot website represented the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.
Gartner says 4.9 billion connected 'things' will be in use in 2015
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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iot
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analyst report
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automotive
Gartner predicts a surge in IoT, with 4.9 billion connected devices in 2015, rising to 25 billion by 2020, revolutionising industries and services.
Embrace digitalisation or risk governing a fractured society, says Gartner
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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government
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uber
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digitalisation
Digitalisation will place huge pressure on governments and leaders in the public sector to change faster than at any other time in modern history.
New Maori language app to help Dunedin families speak te reo
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Dunedin's new Aki app, a game-changing tool derived from University of Otago research, aims to boost te reo among young families.
Kiwi cancer screening tech firm finding success on NZAX
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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nzax
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truscreen
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partners
TruScreen's innovative cervical screening technology makes a promising debut on NZAX, aiming to revolutionize cancer detection globally.
Move over Spotify, YouTube’s here
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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google
New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.
Facebook explains how it gets and uses information with privacy policy update
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apple
Facebook updates privacy policy, introduces Privacy Basics & proposes changes to policies, including clearer explanation of ads.
Bitdefender launches free tool to help rid users of adware
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
As malvertising takes the cyber-crime spotlight, the tool provides complete protection against malicious programs that can hijack computers.
Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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spotify
NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
Kiwi management software provider Greentree delivers fully integrated ERP software platform
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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erp
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personal computing devices
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greentree international
New capabilities are focused around a pre-configured environment that delivers ERP software capability into the sales arena and connects the revenue e.
Huge educational spinoffs if Timaru wins Gigatown competition
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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edutech
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chorus
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gigatown
Timaru's bid to win Gigatown could revolutionise education with the country's fastest internet, enhancing Aoraki Polytechnic's tech delivery.
University of Canterbury student to produce health and safety app
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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healthtech
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university of canterbury
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partners
Tablet based systems are at the forefront of the construction industry with regards to health and safety as well as pricing and work scoping.
Navman plugs hole in market with two-way emergency communication device
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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navman wireless
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safety
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volution
Navman introduces a groundbreaking device in NZ and AU for safeguarding lone workers in remote areas, offering vital two-way emergency comms.
Facebook's gonna let you control more of the crap you see on your News Feed
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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facebook
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feedback
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users
Changes will enable users to give more feedback to Facebook about whether they want to see certain posts on their feeds.
CodeBlue pilots free data resiliency audit service
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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risk & compliance
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vector
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codeblue
CodeBlue offers no-cost data resilience audits to assist Auckland companies and organizations affected by recent power outages.
Kiwi CodeBlue signs big deal with Apple
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
CodeBlue has signed a reseller agreement with Apple as part of a range of moves designed to provide Apple business users with a full managed services solution.
Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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facebook
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messenger
Facebook's Messenger app now boasts over 500 million monthly users, but many were coerced into downloading the app, sparking user discontent.
Westpac launches new app featuring augmented reality
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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westpac
Westpac New Zealand unveils an innovative app with augmented reality to transform money management, making it more interactive and user-friendly.