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 451
CallPlus to bring UFB to Wanaka businesses this April
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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uc
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chorus
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gigatown
CallPlus is getting ready to hook up Wanaka businesses to UFB, the final step in a long campaign to bring fibre to the area.
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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apple
Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.
Kiwi teachers to learn about Japan’s cutting-edge technology
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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edutech
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asia new zealand foundation
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education
Eight New Zealand science and digital technology teachers are set to bring newfound knowledge of Japan’s technology into New Zealand classrooms.
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.
Can the Apple Watch help you sell?
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.
Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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imation
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nexsan
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ironkey
Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.
Only time will tell if the Apple Watch proves a game changer
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
What apps it will have? How many models will there be, what are their price points? How long will the battery last? Is it really as ugly as sin?.
Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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government
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green party
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gcsb
The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.
Police warn Kiwis over latest text scam
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The New Zealand Police are warning Kiwis against responding to a text message about a vital transaction from a bank in London.
Intergen shoot for ERP hat trick at Microsoft Partner Awards
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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intergen
Having been named NZ Microsoft ERP Partner of the Year for the last two years, IT services firm Intergen says it is this year going for the hat trick.
Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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dei
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esg
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bias
New Zealand businesswomen need to be more assertive if they want to arrest the ‘alarming drop’ in their numbers in senior management roles.
Worldwide server market revenues increase
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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servers
Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.
CORE leads global ‘sustainable educational solutions’ for Christchurch schools
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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edutech
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collaboration
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ministry of education
CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.
Xero says hello to iPad
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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uc
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero now on iPad; expanding its 'Xero Everywhere' reach, the accountancy app is redesigned for on-the-go business financials.
VoIP playing a big role in office transformation
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Polycom says cloud-based VoIP will have a big involvement with how technologies are changing the way offices and companies operate in New Zealand.
InternetNZ boss slams mass collection of Pacific data
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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personal computing devices
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gcsb
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spying
New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.
Has the future of sex arrived?
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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durex
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technology gifts
Durex has revealed it is diversifying into digital technology ahead of a major product launch that is said to help users...
Rapid changes in digital universe exposing young Kiwis to cyber threats
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
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safer internet day
Rapid digital advancements in New Zealand are exposing young Kiwis to increasing online threats, says NetSafe's latest report.
IT career opportunities galore in New Zealand
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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software development
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absolute it
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employment
New Zealand's tech industry is thriving with high job satisfaction, flexible working conditions, and competitive salaries, attracting global talent.
Cricket World Cup buzzing on Facebook
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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facebook
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cricket world cup
Millions flock to Facebook to revel in Cricket World Cup fever, with 36 million engaging in 341 million interactions globally.