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 368
Did Apple accidentally leak the iPhone 6c?
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Apple fans in a frenzy over a possible iPhone 6c leak after an enigmatic photo appears on the company's website.
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Mon, 25th May 2015
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Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.
Will Windows 10 save PC sales?
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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With a global PC market slump of 7% in Q1 2015, analysts remain sceptical that the launch of Windows 10 will revive PC sales despite Microsoft's efforts.
Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government's Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.
Do you have Type 1 or Type 2 IT?
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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IT Masters at Charles Sturt University explores the clash of Traditional IT with Agile IT, urging companies to consider bimodal strategies.
Education pushing APAC Chromebook sales
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Education has driven worldwide Chromebook sales to end users to reach 7.3 million units in 2015, up 27% from the year before.
Budget 2015 sees boost for NZ broadband initiatives
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Budget 2015 sets aside funding to deliver on the Government's commitment to roll out world-class internet connectivity for New Zealanders.
The case for Apple in the classroom
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Apple believes technology can transform classrooms, offering solutions like iPad and Mac to engage students. #EdTech #ClassroomTransformation.
Cloud IaaS market in a state of upheaval, buyers beware
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Gartner is urging buyers to be cautious as many service providers are shifting their strategies after failing to gain enough market traction.
Equinix deploys Azure ExpressRoute into Melbourne data centre
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Global interconnection company Equinix has today announced it has deployed Azure ExpressRoute into its Melbourne data centre, ME1.
Are blind spots leaving your organisation exposed? Trend Micro says yes
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Simple blind spots are leaving individuals and organisations exposed to prominent threats, according to Trend Micro.
Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.
State of the internet: DDoS attack activity soaring
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Akamai's latest data reveals a doubling of DDoS attacks in Q1 2015, with the focus shifting to less massive but longer attacks.
Dimension Data helps Deloitte get into the cloud
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Deloitte teams up with Dimension Data, enhancing cloud services to drive global business transformation and enable tailored enterprise solutions.
BNZ's upgrades its portable card reader
Wed, 20th May 2015
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
BNZ's upgraded PayClip now supports EFTPOS, Visa, and MasterCard, enhancing payment options for small and medium-sized businesses on the go.
Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Tue, 19th May 2015
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US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.
Vodafone selects CyberArk for privileged accounts
Tue, 19th May 2015
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The telco has selected CyberArk to ensure that its privileged accounts are highly secure while enabling full management of privileged credentials.
The security perimeter in organisations is dissolving
Mon, 18th May 2015
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global threat intelligence report
IT and security management can no longer count on well-defined network security perimeters to protect their organisations.
Trailer for new Steve Jobs film finally here
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The curtain rises on the enigmatic life of Steve Jobs in the new biopic's electrifying trailer, starring Michael Fassbender.
Pitch Perfect 2: worse than boiled vegetables
Mon, 18th May 2015
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film review
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Pitch Perfect 2 strikes a sour note, leaving even its most optimistic critics bereft of humour with a 1/5 rating.