About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 353
Facebook to share more of your internet habits with advertisers
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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martech
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facebook
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adtech
Facebook says it will now begin including information from pages that use Facebook's Like button and similar social features for better targeted ads.
Mobile networks infected by Windows and PC devices
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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windows
Alcatel-Lucent malware report shows significant rise in mobile infections via PCs and adware in first six months of 2015.
Tasman district moves ahead with broadband funding application
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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uc
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government
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rural broadband initiative
The Tasman District Council has submitted its Digital Enablement Planas part of its application for Government broadband funding.
A third of IT leaders would hack for $2000 or less
Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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centrify
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hacking
IT managers could be swayed to turn to hacking for as little as a couple thousand dollars, according new research from Centrify.
The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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ios
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apple
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technology gifts
Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.
Fujitsu aids NSW Police Force with video solution
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
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fujitsu
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notebook
The New South Wales Police Force has partnered with Fujitsu to develop a Body Worn Video solution for officers in the field.
Is cloud driving the age of everything as a service?
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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healthtech
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cloud services
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analyst report
Hybrid IT becoming the norm in Asia Pacific; helping businesses drive digital disruption and deliver better customer experience - Frost-Sullivan.
Spark confirms new iPhone plans
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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uc
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apple
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apple iphone
Spark has confirmed when consumers will be able to purchase the recently announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
D-Link tackles weak Wi-Fi signals with AutoZone technology
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
AutoZone Wi-Fi technology automatically connects a device to the access point with the strongest signal, so users always get the best possible Wi-Fi.
Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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uc
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slingshot
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vodafone
Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.
Salesforce IoT Cloud - what does it mean for businesses?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Companies have realised the importance of frequent innovation and are able to increase the quality and speed of development with ALM and cloud.
Hawke's Bay Local Authority Shared Service launches new website
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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government
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hawke's bay regional council
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shared services
Hawke's Bay Councils boost transparency with a new site, showcasing joint efforts to economize and innovate for locals.
Get your employees to do more with cloud communications
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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cloud services
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mobility
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nexon
Cloud communications solutions can significantly increase employee productivity by allowing businesses to give their staff more mobile opportunities.
Wellington City Council to participate in online voting trial
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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wellington city council
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online voting
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candidates
Wellington to innovate with online voting in 2016, aiming to hike participation and ease access for disabled voters.
Labour calls out Govt's tertiary data requirement plan
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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government
Moves by govt for institutes to reveal where graduates end up working and what they earn is a step in the right direction, but comes with fish hooks.
Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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wearables
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apple
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451 research
The Apple Watch receives positive reactions from owners, threatening traditional watches and health monitors. -Research.
AVG releases new privacy policy, challenges industry to follow
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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data privacy
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avg technologies
AVG challenges industry with new one-page privacy policy, affirming commitment to users' right to control their information.
Finally: Facebook is bringing you a dislike button
Wed, 16th Sep 2015
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facebook
In what is surely the biggest news of the day, Mark Zuckerberg has given in to Facebook users and says the company is working on a dislike button.
Verizon and Cognizant join forces to digitally transform business models
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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healthtech
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verizon
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cognizant
The partnership hopes to accelerate the delivery of leading-edge, technology-based solutions to their enterprise clients.
Veridian Solutions expands Verint workforce optimisation and speech analytics in the cloud
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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uc
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software development
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contact centre
Australian business solutions firm Veridian Solutions has today announced it is offering Verint Systems solutions to its Australian customers.