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.
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Vote for your favourite website for the NetGuide Web Awards.
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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Cast your vote for the best website at the annual NetGuide Web Awards, hosted by Urzila Carlson on 2nd Dec at the Hilton Hotel.
New Zealand councils can now share knowledge with each other
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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promapp
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auckland council
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council
New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.
Kiwi web design company takes out Favorite Website Awards
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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resn
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favorite website awards
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fwa
Wellington's Resn dazzles, clinching a spot in the FWA Hall of Fame for their pioneering web design, scaling global creativity from NZ to the world.
Foreigners denied Facebook and Twitter as North Korea orders blanket ban
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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facebook
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twitter
The blanket ban ends access to services previously available to diplomatic missions and international humanitarian organisations.
Spotify finally brings dark theme to iPad
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
The new look brings Spotify’s dark theme, refreshed typography and rounded iconography that can be seen on the mobile and desktop platforms.
Uber has impact on transit price index
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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uber
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public transport
As Auckland comes in at #28 in the World Ubran Transit Price Index, it seems Uber is having a real influence on transport costs across the world.
The Apple CEO is gay... so what?
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly acknowledges his sexual orientation as gay, a major step forward for the LGBT movement.
Lower South Island fibre internet cut by farmer
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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uc
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fibre
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spark
Access to fibre internet was cut for some parts of the lower South Island after a farmer dug through a cable.
Get your head out of the sand - software and development the way forward
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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devops
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apm
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software development
New global study from CA Technologies reveals companies focused on software and development outperform companies who aren’t.
Looking back at this year's Ingram Micro Showcase
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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it automation
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personal computing devices
Ingram Micro's NZ Technology Showcase dazzles with over 2000 attendees, making tech breakthroughs and industry networking the highlight of the year.
Social media key to new growth for NZ exporters and start ups
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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facebook
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social media
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dhl
Social media is becoming an increasingly crucial tool for NZ exporters, and exporters are using this channel in more creative and innovative ways.
IDC report shows back to school promos and US appetite boost worldwide tablet market
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
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apple
Boost from US hunger and school promos propels global tablet market up 11.5%, with 53.8 million units shipped in Q3, says IDC.
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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storage
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uc
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iaas
Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
Google's Lollipop biggest redesign of Android in years
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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google
The latest version of Google’s Android mobile operating system is being touted as the biggest redesign of Android in years.
Cloud is where the magic happens says Gartner
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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private cloud
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iaas
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cloud services
Cloud computing is uniquely susceptible to the perils of myths due to the nature, confusion and hype surrounding it.
Digital tech having positive impact in Kiwi schools
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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edutech
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schools
Over 75% of schools are noticing an impact on student achievement as a result of using digital technologies in the classroom.
New anti-bullying computer game to promote cultural change in schools
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cyberbullying
Cyberbullying and the links between violent computer games and real-life violence are all too frequent headline topics.
Microsoft tempts buyers with slim, cheap smartphone model
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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smartphones
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uc
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microsoft
The Lumia 830 is the thinnest and lightest Lumia in the flagship range and comes pre-loaded with Windows Phone 8.1.
New Aussie laws do more to protect cyber bullying victims
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Online bullying was for a long time merely frowned upon, but governments around the world are putting laws in place to protect people from online attacks.
Virtual SIM - the disruptor or catalyst for a better customer experience
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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uc
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cx
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martech
To remain relevant in a very competitive landscape, the operators will need to be more creative and deploy services beyond connectivity.