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 377
Vodafone scores Netflix contract
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.
Hands-on Review: Nokia Lumia 830
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
Overall, the Nokia Lumia 830 was a wonderful introduction to Windows phones for me. However, is it enough to pull me away from my iPhone?.
New partner programme for Panasonic system integrators
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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panasonic
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system integrators
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partners
Panasonic Australia introduces new partner programme for security systems integrators, offering benefits and support.
Galaxy S6 launch signals wireless power going mainstream
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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samsung
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wireless nation
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samsung galaxy
In one of the strongest signals yet that wireless power has entered mainstream adoption, Samsung has built wireless charging into its new smartphones.
Vodafone scores Fullers free wifi on the water contract
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Vodafone sets sail with Fullers, bringing free 3G/4G Wi-Fi to Auckland's ferry passengers, enhancing travel with on-water connectivity.
Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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google
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gps
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serko
Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.
Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark's new upgrades
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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uc
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spark
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mobile plan
Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.
Robot cat helps dementia patients
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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robots
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healthtech
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justocat
A new robotic therapy has been launched to help people who suffer from dementia and intellectual disabilities, in the form of a cat.
Kiwi CIOs need to develop formal plans to address aggressive cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Although the frequency of a cybersecurity attack on a large scale is low, by 2018, 40% of large enterprises will have formal plans in place.
Samsung's mobile payment move poses more challenges to Google than Apple
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mobile payments are not yet a driver of handset sales. Few people will be basing their phone purchasing decisions on mobile payment functionality.
Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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chorus
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gigatown
Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.
Vodafone makes NZ's first successful Voice over 4G (LTE) tests
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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4g technology
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3g
Vodafone's VoLTE success hints at a revolution in NZ's mobile calling with instant connection and HD voice over its growing 4G network.
Introducing... VoIPwatch NZ
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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voip
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telephony
Our aim is to be the grand central station of VoIP news, bringing together industry, implementers and end users together in one spot.
Lenovo adware scandal: Superfish or super creep?
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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lenovo
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adware
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tablets
The instructions come amid backlash after it was revealed Lenovo preinstalled software that made devices vulnerable to hacking.
Get ready for the IoT of things onslaught
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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iot
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acquity group
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retail
Consumer adoption of connected devices and smart technology is poised for huge growth, and resellers would be wise to get ready to ride the IoT wave.
Long wait ahead for Spark's Gigatown plans
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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uc
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chorus
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gigatown
Spark will offer Dunedin locals its fastest Ultra Fibre plans at heavily discounted prices ahead of its Gigatown plans later this year.
Smartphone vendors need to take a look at secondhand market
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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supply chain
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apple
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analyst report
As the secondhand smartphone market surges to £14 billion, vendors must strategise for the growing appetite for refurbished tech.
Slingshot best performing broadband provider
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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uc
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slingshot
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contact centre
Slingshot has been named as the best performing broadband provider in New Zealand for the second year running.
Nutanix eases VDI pressure at Auckland Motorway Alliance
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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daas
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
The Auckland Motorway Alliance has implemented Nutanix technology as part of a virtual desktop infrastructure deployment.
More families to benefit from government's Computer in Home programme
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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edutech
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government
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ministry of education
Another 1500 low income families will be provided with computers in 2015/16 through the Computers in Homes programme.