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 450
Adapt your customer service strategies, or die.
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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crm
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uc
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martech
The digital customer engagement revolution is here, and is forcing organisations to adapt their customer service strategies, or die.
Chorus completes UFB rollout in Ashburton
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
The completion of the project in Ashburton means about 8,700 houses, businesses, schools and health facilities are now able to access fibre.
New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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pitchmetrics
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iconz
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consultancy
After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.
Tech boot camps grow young entrepreneurs
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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edutech
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online education limited
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partners
Young technology entrepreneurs in the Waikato region will benefit from $60,000 of funding for Online Education Limited.
Durex's big announcement is a big turn off
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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durex
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technology gifts
Durex's tech breakthrough for better sex? It's just the off button on your phone—a cheeky marketing ruse that's gone viral.
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.
Microsoft confirms Skype for Business takeover date
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Skype for Business will replace Lync as its business communications suite, with a formal announced scheduled for March 18.
Is Skype really the best choice for your business?
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Skype's utility for firms is in question—can it overcome sync issues and outages to become the ultimate business tool?.
Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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kickstarter
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usb
Kiwi start up ryo fully funds USB adapter Kickstarter campaign in less than 24 hours, raising 106% of funding goal.
Schneider Electric new GM's big channel plans for APAC
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric appoints Muralee Kanagaratnam as General Manager, Channel - Alliances for its IT Business in the Pacific.
D-Link teams up with Globalgig to offer 4G LTE VoIP router
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
D-Link partners with Globalgig to offer a 4G VoIP router and WiFi modem, providing instant wireless access in 84 countries.
Why VoIP is essential for business
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
VoIP revolutionises business comms, cutting costs and adding features traditional phone lines can't match, making global outreach affordable.
Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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samsung
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htc
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social media
The Mobile World Congress dominated social media this week, with HTC, Samsung and Huawei receiving the most mentions.
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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uc
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sony xperia
Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
Dimension Data chosen in Top Five global employers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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dimension data
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top employers institute
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employment
Dimension Data certified as top-5 employer in world by Top Employers Institute. IT provider has a direct presence in 58 countries.
Demystifying the Internet of Things for IT business decision makers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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iot
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microsoft
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readify
Australian tech company Readify, with Microsoft, are hosting road shows to demystify the Internet of Things for business leaders.
Dimension Data chosen in Top 5 global employers
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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dimension data
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top employers institute
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employment
IT solutions provider Dimension Data has been certified as one of the top five employers in the world by the Top Employers Institute.
Epson targets photogs with new SC-P600 photo printer
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The new SureColor SC-P600, is a ‘fast, flexible and easy-to-use’ printer that produces professional, high-quality photo prints in sizes up to A3+.
Nokia Networks helps Vodafone New Zealand to achieve another country-first landmark
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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uc
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nsn
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volte
Vodafone New Zealand has selected Nokia Networks and its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) solution to conduct the first VoLTE call on a cloud-based IMS network.
Will Reckon's cloud solution kill Xero?
Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Reckon showcases its Reckon One cloud solution at the Reckon One Road Show in Auckland. Modular design allows businesses to customize their accounting software.