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 382
Is cloud storage responsible for PELS downfall?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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storage
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cloud storage
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analyst report
Cloud storage causes decline in personal and entry-level storage market, with 2015 marking the first year of decline in four years.
Who are NZ's best mobile service provider and ISP?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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skinny mobile
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inspire net
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consumer nz
Skinny Mobile wins Best Mobile Service Provider at Consumer NZ People's Choice Awards; Inspire Net also wins in ISP category.
Women vital to NZ tech sector as event comes to Auckland
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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healthtech
Outgoing Xero NZ managing director Vic Crone to speak at NZTech event for women, discusses tech and mayoral campaign.
2016 looking rosy for smartphone vendors, despite some turbulence
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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smartphones
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analyst report
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technology gifts
New forecasts predict that over 1.5 billion smartphones will be shipped in 2016, as the industry grows by more than 10%.
Healthy storage spending in 2016, study finds
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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storage
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451 research
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research director
The majority of organisations are expected to increase spending on storage in 2016, with a focus on public cloud storage services.
Govt digital initiatives missing the personal touch, survey finds
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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digital transformation
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government
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unisys
New Zealanders prefer dealing with government agencies by phone or in person rather than online, according to new research from Unisys.
Wellington start up expands international video presence
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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wipster
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vimeo
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affinity
New Zealand video review company Wipster has partnered with global video platform Vimeo to expand its international presence.
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mbie
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catalyst fund
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biosecurity
New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.
Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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westpac
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massey university
Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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vodafone
Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
World's largest region for mobility: APAC
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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mobility
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analyst report
Asia Pacific (ex Japan) is set to become the largest region in the world in terms of mobility related spend, according to new forecasts from IDC.
Best tax refund firm revealed in Canstar Blue Awards
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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ird
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canstar blue
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mytax.co.nz
Nelson tech firm mytax.co.nz has been named the winner of the Canstar Blue Consumer Satisfaction Award for Personal Tax Agent 2016.
Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Study finds data storage reliability eclipses cost as top priority for businesses seeking to harness data for a competitive edge.
Govt gives update on ChCh school network
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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resilience
UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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bp
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retail
BP praises plate recognition technology as an ‘excellent deterrent' to petrol theft, saying it has seen a significant reduction in fuel theft as a result.
Spark to credit Fiji calls and texts in wake cyclone
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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telco
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spark
Spark to credit customers for calls and texts to Fiji after cyclone hit. Credits will be applied to February or March bills.
New cyber insurance website launched for Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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smb
Frank Risk Management pioneers NZ's first online cyber insurance hub for SMEs, offering a digital shield against growing cyber threats.
Christchurch: NZ's IoT and smart city extraordinaire?
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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fibre
Government reaffirms commitment to smart and sustainable Christchurch rebuild, with investment in Ultra-Fast Broadband.
Copper pricing hurts Chorus profits
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus reports sharp decline in financial results for H2 2015 due to lower regulated copper prices and reduced transaction charges.
Xero releases multitasking on iPad
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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personal computing devices
Xero introduces split-screen feature for iPad, increasing productivity for small businesses using Xero software.