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 446
The big guns: $895b spent on tech
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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it spending
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analyst report
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innovation
The world's largest companies spent $895b on technology in 2014, with 9 out of 10 increasing IT spending from the previous year, says IDC.
Watchguard’s playbook for security professionals
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies has released a new eBook to help IT professionals secure their networks and get their budgets from the C-suite.
Xero Payroll now available to Kiwi businesses
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Kiwi accounting software firm Xero has released its all-in-one cloud accounting and payroll solution to its New Zealand customers.
Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
IBM's new $3 billion Internet of Things unit
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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iot
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ibm
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partners
IBM is investing $3bn in a new IoT unit and building a cloud-based open platform to help clients build IoT solutions.
Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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htc one
Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.
Kiwi streaming companies VS the world
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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orcon
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slingshot
In response to what they believe is a breach of copyright, Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ intend to take action against ISPs promoting Global Mode.
Lightbox, SKY, TVNZ legal action won't stop piracy
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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tvnz
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sky
New Zealand internet companies face legal action over international geo-blocked TV and movie services, says InternetNZ.
A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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modernisation
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analyst report
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research director
Gartner says government CIOs must flip from ‘Legacy First’ to ‘Digital First’ by inserting a ‘Why not cloud?’ step into all planning.
Hybrid, public, private cloud... does your CIO know the difference?
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Lack of understanding about the cloud and its benefits among IT decision makers, finds Avanade study. Hybrid cloud adoption expected to increase.
Convert social data into social intelligence
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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social media
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teradata
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analyst report
Kiwi businesses are being urged to learn how use data insights gained from social media marketing to their advantage.
PC leaders enjoy growth despite decline in PC monitor market
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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samsung
Despite an overall decline in the worldwide PC monitor market for 4Q14, PC giants Dell, Samsung and Lenovo enjoyed some positive growth.
Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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noel leeming
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harvey norman
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smiths city
Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.
Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.
3CX announces partnership with New Zealand-based VoIP provider
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
3CX customers can use Kiwi company Ufone as their chosen VoIP provider following successful interoperability testing.
Aspect Software launches cloud-based CXP platform, looks for ANZ resellers
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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uc
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cx
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martech
Aspect Software partners with Premier Technologies to launch Aspect Customer Experience Platform (CXP) with Omni-Channel capabilities in the Cloud.
Afternoon Procrastination Time: Play Pac-Man in Google Maps
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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google
Google has today put smiles on users’ faces once again by enabling classic Atari game and fan favourite Pac-Man on Google Maps.
How Facebook helped the ban on cosmetics testing
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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government
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facebook
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social media
Facebook played a crucial role in New Zealand's ban on cosmetics animal testing, SAFE reveals, highlighting the power of social media in advocacy.
Exclusive: What the Turnstone acquisition means for Plan B
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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turnstone
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m&a
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analyst report
Plan B acquires Turnstone for business continuity services, will expand offering to customers. No layoffs, potential for more acquisitions.
Plan B broadens services with Turnstone buyout
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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turnstone
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m&a
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analyst report
Plan B has reached an agreement with voice, video and data network provider Turnstone to acquire the business and assets of the company.