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 374
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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collaboration
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digital media
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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flexera
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enterprise security
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cve
The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
CIOs urged to lead digital transformation
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
A new Harvard Business Review study highlights the critical need for CIOs to spearhead digital transformation or risk organisational disruption.
Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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seek
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recruitment
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talent
Australian ICT sector exudes vigour with a striking 10% surge in job ads, while cyber security talent is highly sought-after.
Insight: How Aussie channel stacks up for Workplace of the Future
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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workplace of the future
Australian and New Zealand businesses ill-equipped for workplace of the future, says Polycom ANZ managing director.
Warehouse, Noel Leeming online sales soar
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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noel leeming
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online shopping
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse Group is reports online sales ahead of domestic levels, with Noel Leeming growing online sales faster than the rest of NZ market.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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telco
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skinny mobile
Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award 2016.
Australian UC service market 'intense', set to reach $1 billion
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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analyst report
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partners
Amidst fierce competition, Australia's UC service market is forecast to top £725m by 2021, with tech giants vying for dominance.
Amazon teases new education platform
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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e-learning
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amazon
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amazon q
Amazon aims to enter the education market with a new platform for schools and classrooms, according to reports. #AmazonEducation.
Xero and BizDojo launch business mentoring programme
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero and BizDojo have launched Step Up, a mentoring programme aimed at accelerating the growth of early-stage entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
Christchurch, Uber has landed
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uber
Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.
E-learning expert coming to NZ
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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e-learning
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intersec
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awards
E-learning in schools is on the rise in NZ. International e-learning expert, Prof. Curt Bonk, to speak at DEANZ2016.
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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computer forensics nz
Lawyers storing clients’ confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.
Māori innovation category for Hi-Tech Awards proving a hit
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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callaghan innovation
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hi-tech awards
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awards
Māori ingenuity shines at the Hi-Tech Awards with a new category attracting double the expected entries, celebrating tech innovation.
EXCLUSIVE: What the Workplace of the Future means for the NZ channel
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
The New Zealand channel is well prepared to capitalise on what Polycom sees as being a significant opportunity for growth – Workplace of the Future.
Sex toys and cyber crims, oh my
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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trend micro
At a news conference, security firm Trend Micro demonstrated how a smart sex toy could be easily hacked and controlled.
Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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recruitment
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halcyon knights
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candidates
Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.
Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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palmerston north city council
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online voting
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horizons regional council
Horizons Regional Council will support an online voting trial for Palmerston North and Whanganui Councils, but will not contribute to the cost.
Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards
Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.
Cyber attackers are bolder, smarter and more daring
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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healthtech
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
In a stark warning, Trend Micro's report reveals cyber threats are surging, with 2015's attacks outsmarting traditional security.