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 412
Dimension Data named MVP for Genesys
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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contact centre
Dimension Data has been named the Most Valuable Partner 2015 for Asia Pacific byGenesys at the G-Force 2015 awards.
Another 2 years for CGI's Hydro Tasmania deal
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cgi
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hydro tasmania
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partners
Hydro Tasmania has extended its partnership with CGI for an additional two years, in a deal the will see CGI continue to provide IT services.
Xero launches on Apple Watch
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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wearables
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.
Zendesk adds customer service add-in to Outlook
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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crm
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martech
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microsoft
Zendesk pioneers with first customer service add-in for Microsoft Outlook, streamlining ticket creation for users.
Cloud, analytics and mobility to shake up processes
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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cloud services
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concur
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banking
Businesses to enhance accounts payable in 2016 with cloud tech, analytics, and mobile solutions, says Concur's MD Matthew Goss.
Kiwis overconfident when it comes to online security
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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symantec
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online security
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banking
Symantec says that despite the concern and awareness of cybercrime, consumers are overconfident in their online security behaviours.
New speedy internet option unveiled
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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inventionshare
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5by5wireless
5by5 Wireless promises swift internet for remote holiday spots, buoying travellers with expansive 25-mile hotspots.
'Alarming' malware activity up 75%
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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cyber criminal
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infoblox
Soaring exploit kit use sees malware surge by 75%, as cybercriminals target users with automated attacks, Infoblox's DNS Threat Index reveals.
Durex calling for... a condom emoji?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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durex
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emoji
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unicode
Durex has launched an international campaign calling for the creation of an official safe sex emoji ahead of world AIDS Day on December 1st.
Prospa named Australia’s fastest growing tech company
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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partners
Prospa clinches top spot as Australia’s quickest growing tech firm, boasting a 6971% surge in revenue, revolutionising small business lending.
Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.
Kiwis expecting pay rises as IT pros look to change jobs
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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supply chain
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recruitment
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it careers
New Zealand professionals expect pay rises and bonuses in 2016, with IT professionals being the most likely to change jobs.
Real-time look at digital strategy vital, says Ovum
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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martech
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digital marketing
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ovum
Ovum highlights the integration of digital strategy in core business functions, where real-time adaptation is crucial for success.
Ericsson and Inmarsat sign new connectivity deal
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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supply chain
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ericsson
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inmarsat
Together, Inmarsat and Ericsson will drive industry standards for satellite connectivity and application integration.
'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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iot
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disruption
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analyst report
Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
RBI taking off in the regions, according to Govt
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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broadband
More than 270,000 rural addresses can now connect to the Rural Broadband Initiative, with 255,000 addresses able to connect to fixed wireless RBI.
Deal or no deal - depends on website speed
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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ecommerce
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ixia
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online shopping
Developments in eCommerce means retailers need to make sure their infrastructure is up to scratch or risk their customers going elsewhere.
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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facebook
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social network
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creative technologies
Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.
New funding for internet research made available
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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edutech
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internetnz
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research
InternetNZ launches new community grants round to support internet research in New Zealand, offering $100,000 in funding.
New security app from ESET to protect children online
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET launches new parental control app for Android devices in Asia Pacific, helping parents protect their children online.