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 374
Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.
WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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whatsapp
The sheer size of WhatsApp's network could disrupt the market and some operators are already adopting a defensive stance.
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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martech
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apps
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apple
In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
More than a million lost to online scams during March
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The national cybersafety organisation has recorded more than $1m lost to online scams during March and is seeing smartphones and tablets increasingly.
Fitbit answers your cycling prayers
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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fitbit
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fitbit surge
Fitbit's Surge now tracks cycling, fulfilling a top user request with GPS, heart rate, and calories data for avid bikers.
Intermedia makes it easier for partners to sell VoIP services
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Intermedia has launched its VoIP Scout network testing solution for its partners at the Channel Partners Conference in Las Vegas.
Inquiry into GCSB spying claims confirmed
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gcsb
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inspector general of intelligence and security
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travel
Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence & Security will investigate allegations of GCSB interception of communications in the South Pacific.
Security vendors' tough battle in SMB market
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Small businesses worldwide increased content security spend by 9.6% in 2014, representing 28% of total enterprise content security market.
ANZ FastPay to include EFTPOS transactions
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
FastPay enables SMBs to take Visa and MasterCard credit and debit card payments using their smartphones. It will now include EFTPOS payments as well.
Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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uc
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email security
With many WhatsApp users looking to get the new VoIP feature, it is likely many will fall for the scam as WhatsApp slowly releases the functionality.
ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.
Widespread malware threat on Android devices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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gaming
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firewalls
Half of Android users at risk as a new malware threat lets attackers swap safe apps for malicious ones, claims Palo Alto Networks.
Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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facebook
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facebook for business
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partners
Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.
Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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customers
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cto
Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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surveillance
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microsoft
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.
Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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uc
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digital transformation
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government
Shah will focus on executing the business' growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.
Riverbed appoints Terrie Anderson as regional sales director ANZ
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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cisco
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riverbed
Ian Raper, regional vice president, says the position was a new role, which reflected Riverbed's ongoing success throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Samsung: what the IoT means for enterprise
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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healthtech
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samsung business
Samsung unveils Samsung Business, a brand that unifies its end-to-end business solutions, including IoT offerings. #CeBIT2015.