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Shannon Williams
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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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Grad

Auckland's ICT grad school opens

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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auckland university
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auckland ict graduate school
Auckland University's new ICT Graduate School opens, promising to equip students with in-demand tech skills and industry connections.
Fredom

Google: shielding the world's news from digital attacks

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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ddos
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google
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gsa
Google expands Project Shield to protect online news outlets from cyber criminals and DDoS attacks, says company blog post.
Cybe

What are the cyber security commandments?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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wireless networks
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devices
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cybersecurity
Despite growing cyber threats, CompTIA finds many businesses and consumers lack adequate cyber security knowledge, making human error a leading risk.
Rel

New Facebook reactions arrive – but where’s the dislike button?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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facebook
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wow
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social network
Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.
Robot

Robotics spending in APAC set to double

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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robots
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supply chain
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healthtech
Asia-Pacific leads robotics revolution, with spending to soar as the technology underpins key industry transformations.
Meta

Should Aussie organisations be collecting metadata?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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uxc consulting
UXC Consulting calls on Australian organisations to examine metadata position following Telecommunications Act amendment.
Top 10

Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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higher education
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analyst report
Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.
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Biggest tech trends to impact NZ in 2016

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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risk & compliance
IDC says IoT, cognitive computing, robotics, 3D printing, augmented/virtual reality and next gen security will accelerate DX in New Zealand.
Mobile

Mobile proximity payment users to surpass 1 billion

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The analyst firm says the while they are the smallest, mobile proximity payments are the fastest growing segment in the market.
Hat

How is NZ's tertiary sector stacking up?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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edutech
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tertiary education
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new zealand productivity commission
NZ's Productivity Commission calls for views on modernising the £5bn tertiary education sector for future challenges.
Dimension

Collaboration the way forward, according to study

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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dimension data
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sales
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cloud
Collaboration tech can improve teamwork & decision-making, but not all firms are utilising it effectively, says new research.
Keys

Technology's latest victim: car keys

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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cartech
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devices
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apps
Volvo ushers in the keyless era with smartphone app replacing traditional car keys, set to transform access and car sharing.
Win

Xero + Google: The ideal SMB package?

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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google
Xero integrates with Google's Apps for Work and Gmail, allowing small businesses to manage their relationships and workflows more easily.
Hybdrid

Is hybrid IT really the answer?

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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colocation
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centurylink
Hybrid IT as the new norm? CenturyLink touts its benefits for agile, cost-effective business infrastructure needs.
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Cognitive systems: the next wave

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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cognitive systems
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analyst report
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research director
Cognitive systems are the next wave of technology, transforming how consumers and enterprises work, according to researchers at IDC.
Iot

Top 10 Internet of Things technologies for 2017-2018

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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semiconductors
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iot
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risk & compliance
The Internet of Things will pose significant challenges for organisations due to the immaturity of technologies and lack of skills, says Gartner.
Ed

NCEA results show rising achievement rates

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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ncea
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qualifications
Student achievement rates in New Zealand have risen, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. #education #achievements.
Pig

Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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construction
Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.
Byod

What are the downsides to BYOD in the enterprise?

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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devices
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byod
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mobility
BYOD policies can boost productivity, but businesses must be aware of the downsides, including employee lawsuits and technical issues.
Ransom

Ransomware on the rise in Aus and NZ, ESET says

Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware on Joomla domains is a growing security threat, warns ESET, as the firm reports a rise in attacks in Australia and New Zealand.