About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 317
Selling broadband to millennials: Market schemes and outlook for 2017
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
To market broadband services to millennials, broadband companies need to acknowledge their preferences and buying habits or tendencies.
Govt welcomes passing of Intelligence and Security Bill
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
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government
Government welcomes passing of Intelligence and Security Bill, updating framework and increasing transparency of agencies.
Kiwis want faster internet, especially in rural areas, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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internetnz
New Zealanders are demanding faster internet for their homes, particularly in rural areas, according to a survey by InternetNZ.
To meet or not to meet: Are workplace meetings a waste of time?
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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uc
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meetings
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west’s unified communication services
While some workers look at meetings as a vital necessity for success, others look at them as a complete waste of time and completely unnecessary.
Geeks on Wheels comes in first over council parking ticket scuffle
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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geeks on wheels
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tauranga city council
Local tech provider Geeks on Wheels wins legal battle against Tauranga City Council over parking ticket dispute. #ParkingVictory GeeksOnWheels.
Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.
Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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ipad
Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.
Apple updates 9.7-inch iPad with better display and performance
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple rejuvenates its 9.7-inch iPad with a brighter screen and zippier performance, all while offering it at an enticing price point.
Apple unveils huge new range of bands for the Apple Watch
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Apple says the new offerings give customers 'more opportunity than ever' to personalise and customise their Apple Watch.
Kiwi company employs aroha to tailor leadership within business
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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leadership
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pd
Leadership development firm, Aroha Leadership, is working to transform personal and business results through developing extraordinary leaders.
Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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edutech
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tertiary education
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economy
Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.
New Zealand’s IPO number one in the world, review finds
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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physical security
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government
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intellectual property
New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.
Kiwi payroll company turns to crowdfunding ahead of IRD changes
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Dunedin and Wellington-based social enterprise Thankyou Payroll is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign to fund development and prepare for IRD changes.
Govt's Charities Services lands technology award
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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government
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new zealand charities technology awards
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charities services
Charities Services wins 'Best Government Agency' award at New Zealand Charities Technology Awards. Minister congratulates the organisation.
Transforming the financial management processes for better cash flow
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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financing
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concur
Businesses can achieve stronger cash flow by gaining visibility into expenditure and automating spend management, says Concur.
Tech firm wants Christchurch grads
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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crm
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martech
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recruitment
CRM solutions firm Magnetism is hiring and training graduates from the University of Canterbury as it opens a new office in Christchurch.
Scammers targeting Kiwis again, this time courtesy of Countdown
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Countdown warns Kiwi consumers of a surge in scam emails claiming recipients have won Countdown vouchers or confirming orders they haven't placed.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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instagram
From OPPO's NZ debut to the 4.5G buzz and Apple's user-friendly edge—here's the week in tech that had tongues wagging on NetGuide!.
Hands-on review: ASUS ROG Crosshair VI Hero Motherboard
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Of course, a great processor cannot make a great system without an impressive motherboard, and this is our main course today.
Getting more Instagram followers? Could be a scam
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Cybercriminals have been targeting Instagram users by luring them to install these apps, which claim to boost their Instagram followers.