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 365
Five steps to an effective recovery plan
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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cloud services
It is critical to have a comprehensive disaster recover plan to prevent downtime and facilitate faster recovery from interruptions, says CenturyLink.
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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edutech
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biometrics
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schools
West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.
Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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acquity group
IoT adoption set to soar in next decade, with 30% of consumers planning to purchase an in-home device in next 2 years.
SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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saas
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unleashed software
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funding
Unleashed Software, a trans-Tasman SaaS developer, has secured USD $4.5 million in new capital, marking its most significant funding round to date.
Good start to the year for Aussie PC market
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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notebook
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pc shipments
Higher spending in the consumer segment has driven growth in the Australian PC market, with end users migrating back to notebooks, says IDC.
eStar appoints former Warehouse leader as COO
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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estar
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the warehouse group
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job moves
eStar bolsters leadership by naming retail veteran Kevin Rowland as its new COO to drive the firm's next growth phase.
OCG Systems enters partnership agreement with Sumo Logic
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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ocg
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resellers
The strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Australia and will enable OCG Systems to support organisations trying to make sense of big data.
Are drones the new weapon of choice for Kiwi burglars?
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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drones
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surveillance
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vivint
Kiwi burglars could start using drones to target homes due to lack of regulations, warns home security expert.
Fieldays a hotspot for mobile data
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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uc
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spark
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google search
Mobile data usage at Fieldays surged to over 400GB in the first two days, doubling last year's figures, according to Spark.
Finally - iOS 9 will let you block ads
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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ios
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apple
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technology gifts
Ad blocking has been available to use for sometime, but the extensions have not been available on the iPad or iPhone. iOS 9 looks to change that.
SDN market spells opportunity for vendors
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The data centre and enterprise SDN market is set to grow more than 15-fold by 2019, according to recent research from IHS.
D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Networking specialists D-Link have created the ultimate wireless router, ideal for large homes with multiple users.
Struggling tablet, 2-in-1 market: hope for Aussie?
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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mobility
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tablets
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shipments
Tthe Australian market took a 'massive hit' in the first quarter of 2015, but IDC says says signs of life can still be found.
Smartphone addiction a big risk
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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technology gifts
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tcs
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smartphones
With BYOD policies making their way into business offices and onto school stationery lists, smartphone addiction is potentially worldwide problem.
Schneider Electric broadens partnership portfolio
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Schneider Electric has announced it has joined the HP Composable Infrastructure Partner Program in a move to further broaden its partnership portfolio.
Telstra director jumps ship
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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dimension data
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telstra
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job moves
Dimension Data has appointed former Telstra director Michael Luchich to the company's South Australian business.
Mobiles: do they really affect learning?
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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schools
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edtech
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technology gifts
As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students' attention.
Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Funded by T>Stream, Taupo towncentre will have access to free a WiFi service, in a move to keep residents and tourists in the town for longer.
Xirrus launches partner programme for channel partners
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Xirrus launches Xcellerate Partner Program to support channel partners in Asia Pacific, says CMO Jillian Mansolf.
Retailers: the four waves of disruption
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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e-commerce
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dpa
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retail
UK retailers must navigate complex disruptions, from mobile impact to social media influence, per PwC's 'Total Retail 2015' report.