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 371
Are smartphones a vital education tool?
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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technology gifts
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cameras
Smartphones in classrooms? New study by University of Canterbury reveals their growing role in enhancing engineering education.
New eCommerce platform a 'game changer' for Kiwi retailers
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
APAC eCommerce payments provider eWAY has launched its service in NZ, allowing Kiwi retailers to set up online payments 'without needing to talk to their bank'.
New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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resellers
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acer
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notebook
Acer has announced a new portal designed specifically for Australia's small and medium businesses and the channel partners who support them.
Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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netflix
Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
Apple earnings soar
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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apple
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app store
Apple has set new second quarter records posting quarterly revenue of $58 billion and quarterly net profit of 13.6 billion.
NZ telcos rally to help Nepal following earthquake
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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vodafone
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spark
Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.
Digitisations means educators need to adapt teaching styles
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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edutech
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martech
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adobe
The rise of mobile technology is changing learning in the classroom, according to education leaders at a recent forum.
Ovum: What the cyber security industry really needs
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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ovum
Vendors, providers, and investors are seeing growth in the energy around security, driving high demand for skilled professionals and collaboration.
The IoT explosion to drive tech investments
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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hyperscale
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iot
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dc
Installed service provider datacenter capacity consumed by IoT workloads will increase nearly 750% between 2014 and 2019, says IDC.
NetSuite buys cloud-based commerce company for a cool $200m
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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open source
NetSuite acquires Bronto Software to create cloud-based omnichannel commerce solutions. Valued at $200m. Transaction expected to close in Q2 2015.
Kiwis want to know what the government is up to
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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government
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horizon research
A new survey by Horizon Research has revealed Kiwis want their personal information protected from interception by the government.
Sage Business Solutions expands partner network
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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sage
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datec
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accsys consulting
Sage Business Solutions has appointed three new channel partners to increase the scope of distribution for its business management software.
No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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services
Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
How enterprises can deliver an agile I&O culture
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
By 2018, 90% of Infrastructure and Operations organisations attempting to use DevOps without addressing their cultural foundations will fail.
New partnership to ward off cyber attacks
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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kaspersky
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allied telesys
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partners
Allied Telesis selects Kaspersky Lab to provide anti-malware and anti-virus engines for its new series of Next-Generation Firewalls.
Will Apple Pay be top dog in mobile payments space?
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Planned use of Apple Pay has been on an upward trajectory, with the service helping to spark consumer demand for mobile payment technologies.f.
Businesses need to educate themselves on cyber security
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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cybersecurity
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techsert
Australian firm Techsert launches OurCyberSecurity.com, an online platform to promote cyber security awareness in Asia Pacific businesses.
WhatsApp finally shares VoIP love with iOS users
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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uc
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voip
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whatsapp
iOS users can today jump on the WhatsApp bandwagon with the popular app finally announcing the voice calling capability is now available on iOS.
Retailers need to use technology to foster loyalty
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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open source
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payment technologies
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analyst report
Traditional loyalty cards are increasingly being replaced by more sophisticated digital alternatives that can deliver greater insight for the retailer.
Checkpoint and FireEye team up to battle cyber threats
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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breach prevention
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fireeye
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cyber attacks
Check Point Software Technologies and FireEye partner to share threat intelligence and protect customers from advanced attacks.